Duration: 6 Months
• To provide fundamental knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) principles
• To develop skills in inspection, testing, and quality documentation
• To introduce quality standards used in engineering and construction industries
• To prepare learners for entry-level QA/QC technician roles
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Understand QA/QC principles and quality management systems
2. Identify defects and apply basic inspection techniques
3. Use quality control tools and documentation methods
4. Understand ISO quality standards and procedures
5. Assist in basic quality audits and reporting
Module 1: Fundamentals of QA/QC Engineering
• Introduction to quality concepts
• QA vs QC differences
• Quality management principles
• Importance of quality in engineering industries
Module 2: Quality Control Tools and Techniques
• 7 basic quality tools (Pareto chart, fishbone, etc.)
• Inspection methods
• Sampling techniques
• Measurement and calibration basics
Module 3: Materials Testing and Inspection
• Destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) basics
• Material standards and specifications
• Inspection of raw materials
• Testing procedures overview
Module 4: ISO Standards and Documentation
• Introduction to ISO 9001
• Quality manuals and procedures
• Inspection test plans (ITP)
• Documentation control systems
Module 5: Quality Assurance in Industry Practice
• Process control methods
• Non-conformance reporting (NCR)
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Basic auditing principles