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, which includes quality control options, for example:
- 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
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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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 can get relevant qualifications through the Chartered Quality Institute, and as part of management courses with the Chartered Management Institute.
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Career tips
Some knowledge of British quality standards and working methods will be useful when applying for jobs in quality control.
Further information
You can find out more about working in quality control through the Chartered Quality Institute.