How to become Quality assurance manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- production management
- business studies
- human resources management
- business administration
You may need a degree that is specific to the industry you want to work in, like:
- science
- construction
- engineering
- pharmaceuticals
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role:
- level 4 Quality practitioner
This apprenticeship typically takes 14 months to complete.
You could work in any kind of industry or sector that has quality control processes.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could work as a quality control assistant and move into quality assurance management by doing training on the job, for example through the Chartered Quality Institute.
Direct Application
You could apply for jobs directly if you've got experience in quality control and management from other industries.
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Career tips
An understanding of British quality standards and working methods will be useful when applying for jobs in quality control.
Knowledge of business improvement methods like lean management and Six Sigma will also be helpful.
Further information
You can find out more about working in quality management through the Chartered Quality Institute.