INTERCÁTEDRA EXPERIENCE FROM SIMULATION TO PLANT

Abstract

This work describes an interfaculty articulation experience to integrate specific competencies from two subjects: Quality Engineering and Management Control, linking knowledge and knowledge of applicability in the current industry.
With the motto “from simulation to the Plant” and during the class day, prior to the technical visit to the company, research pr ofessors from the Innovation, Management and Continuous Improvement Research Group (GIMCo) planned, with the collaboration of interns, a Simulated experience in the classroom space for fifth year students of both departments. The objective was to experienc e, in advance of the visit, the work methodology and Kaizen philosophy of the visited company, to promote active learning and the involvement of students in the management of operations, processes and customer focus.
The work methodology was empirical and exploratory, semi structured collection instruments and directed interviews were used to reveal the experience. The results indicate that planned teaching and practical training spaces allow for the strengthening of specific and generic skills applicable i n the current complex industrial context and continuous innovation. The technical visit is valued as a didactic training resource in practice to teach and learn.