Quality Inspector
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate document control skills
- Competently utilize tools to inspect finished goods of any kind
- Ensure quality within the supply chain for consumer safety
- Analysis of collected data
- Create and maintain inspection documentation
- Interact professionally with coworkers
- Interpret engineering drawings utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Understand basic manufacturing practices
Career Opportunities
This field is under-represented in higher education and no program has the required skills in statistical analysis. Quality Inspectors are the individuals that assure the quality of manufactured products meet the requirements of the customer and regulatory bodies. Quality inspectors work in clean, environmentally controlled areas with regulated temperature and humidity to ensure part consistency. This is a mid-level position in the field with large opportunity for advancement and increased wage growth.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Course Prerequisites
Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
Program Sequence
Fall Semester
|
15 |
ADSC 1171
|
Microsoft Excel |
2
|
ENGL 2105
|
Business & Technical Writing (Goal 1&2)
|
4
|
MACH 1121
|
Metrology |
2
|
MACH 1132
|
Blueprint Reading |
3 |
MATH 1550
|
Introduction to Statistics (Goal 4)
|
4
|
Spring Semester
|
15 |
MACH 1090
|
Machine Fundamentals |
2
|
MACH 1231
|
Blueprint Design/CAD II |
1
|
MACH 1240
|
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing |
3
|
QUAL 1200
|
Measurement and Test Equipment |
4
|
QUAL 1210
|
Quality Concepts & Assurance |
2
|
SPCH 1200
|
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1&7)
|
3
|
Part-Time Options
Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide (see the program guide PDF under the LINKS section to the right). Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence. Refer to the below PDF document for first semester part-time course options and further information.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty
Start
Fall: August
Award
Certificate