How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
- working towards this role
- specialist courses run by professional bodies
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree.
Subjects that cover quality control include:
- production management
- business and management
- manufacturing engineering
You may need a degree that is specific to the industry you want to work in, for example:
- science
- construction
- engineering
- pharmaceuticals
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could do a Quality Practitioner Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
This could take between 1 and 2 years to complete.
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 start work as a quality control assistant and move into a quality officer role by training on the job, for example through the Chartered Quality Institute.
Direct Application
You could apply directly for jobs if you have a a experience in quality control.
You'll find job opportunities in any industry or sector that has quality control processes, such as engineering, manufacturing or health and safety .
Other Routes
You could take quality control qualifications through the Chartered Quality Institute, or as part of a leadership course from the Chartered Management Institute.
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Career tips
You may find it helps when applying for jobs in quality control if you have some knowledge of British quality standards and methods.
You can move into management roles once you have gained experience as a quality control officer.
Further information
You can find out more about working in quality control through the Chartered Quality Institute.