Quality Inspector

We are glad to see you are interested in our Quality Inspector program. A visit with Enrollment Services is a great way to get your questions answered. Attend a Tuesday virtual information session, a Wednesday in-person information session or schedule a one-on-one video chat appointment today.

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Program Information

The Quality Inspector program is designed to train students in the tools and processes used to ensure the quality of finished goods and products. Graduates of this certificate will have the skills necessary to be employed as a quality assurance inspector in a variety of manufacturing sectors. With completion of this certificate students will also obtain 11 Minnesota Transferable Credits meeting 3 goal areas.

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.