Self-test: Is the course on "Quality assurance training (cert.)" (quality inspector) the right one for me?

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Analysis of the activities of quality assurance specialists

What does the day-to-day work of quality inspectors and quality technicians look like?

Quality assurance specialists support the head of quality management in maintaining and developing the quality assurance system. They are responsible for compliance with quality targets, monitor continuous improvement processes and carry out internal audits. To support the production teams, they conduct training courses and are the point of contact for quality issues.

As quality assurance specialists in production, they define the control criteria for processes and products, draw up the test instructions and statistically evaluate the test results. Based on customer complaints or rejects from production, they analyze the causes and develop improvement measures.

Depending on the position, they may also be responsible for supporting suppliers, checking and assessing initial samples and incoming goods and carrying out supplier audits.

 

According to the job advertisements, the tasks are distributed roughly as follows:

Support for the quality manager, audits, training courses Approx. 25% of the time
Manufacturing and production: Creation and control of test and work instructions, operation plans and measures in the event of deviations, statistical evaluation of data Approx. 35% of the time
Supporting customers and suppliers in quality issues Approx. 15% of the time
Checking compliance with quality specifications, processing complaints, creating test instructions and reports Approx. 25% of the time

The distribution of tasks can vary greatly depending on the job profile and type of company.

 

What is usually required in job advertisements for quality assurance specialists?

  • Mechanical-technical basic training
  • Further training in quality management, e.g. as a quality or process engineer
  • Several years of professional experience in the relevant industry
  • Good PC and SAP R/3 knowledge as well as knowledge of quality standards and QM systems
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills
  • Quality awareness
  • Independent and goal-oriented way of working
  • High level of personal responsibility, commitment and resilience
  • Ability to work in a team and good communication skills

Question 1:

Would I like to work in quality assurance?

Who is a course in quality assurance suitable for?

Target group:

  • Experts from industry and production
  • Quality assurance employees
  • Engineers and technicians who are interested in quality assurance

Personal requirements:

  • Accuracy and quality awareness
  • High affinity for mathematics and statistics
  • Good technical imagination
  • Resilience and assertiveness

Course description:

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Question 2:

Are you generally interested in such a course?

Admission to the courses

Admission is regulated differently depending on the course and provider. The following prerequisites are often required:

  • Apprenticeship qualification in a technical profession
  • At least 2 years of professional experience after completion of apprenticeship
  • Good knowledge of German (at least level B2)
  • Frequently: Activities in quality assurance

Question 3:

Do I meet the requirements?

Financing of further training

The course fees for a course in quality assurance are to be paid either at the beginning of the course or by semester. However, it is also possible to agree individual installment payments in individual cases.

Question 4:

Are you able to pay between CHF 3,500 and CHF 8,500 for the course fee, depending on the course and provider?

Time spent on classroom teaching and learning (homework)

There are courses that last 7 weeks and those that last 2, 4 or 6 months. Lessons often take place on one or two full days per month, and there are also evening and Saturday courses.

Learning and practicing takes about 4 hours per week in addition to school lessons.

Question 5:

Can I cope with the time and effort required for the face-to-face lessons and homework?

Conclusion

Will I graduate?

For most courses, the following is required to pass the final examination:

  • Attendance of at least 80% of the attendance hours
  • Sufficient proof of performance or term papers during the course
  • Often working on an independent diploma or master's thesis
  • Passing the final examinations

Other general success factors for successfully completing an apprenticeship are

  • Regular preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
  • Committed cooperation in group work, case studies etc.
  • Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
  • Practise exam situations by working on previous exam tasks

Question 6:

Do I have the confidence to pass the final exams?

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