How to become a quality control assistant
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- 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
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 take a Quality Practitioner Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship which usually takes a year and 2 months to complete.
With this apprenticeship, you could work in any 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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Direct Application
You could apply directly for jobs if you have a a lot of experience in other areas, like engineering or health and safety.
Other Routes
You could take a quality control qualifications through the Chartered Quality Institute or the Chartered Management Institute.
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Career tips
You may find it helps you apply for jobs in quality control if you have some knowledge of British quality standards and methods.
Further information
You can find out more about working in quality control through the Chartered Quality Institute.