Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Quality control ensures that products and materials meet specifications before they reach customers. Effective inspection balances risk, cost and speed.
This Aractech course covers quality control principles, specifications and tolerances, inspection planning, sampling plans, measurement tools, visual and dimensional inspection, defect classification, non-conforming product control and quality records. Participants design inspection and sampling plans.
The course suits quality inspectors, technicians and supervisors in manufacturing and supply.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain quality control principles
- Interpret specifications and tolerances
- Plan inspections and sampling
- Use measurement tools correctly
- Classify defects and control non-conforming products
- Maintain quality records and reports
Who should attend
Target audience
- Quality inspectors and technicians
- Quality control supervisors
- Production supervisors
- Supplier quality staff
- Warehouse receiving staff
- Engineers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical presentations
- Sampling plan exercises
- Measurement demonstrations
- Defect classification workshop
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Quality Control Fundamentals
- QC versus QA
- Specifications
- Tolerances
- Inspection stages
- Coffee break
- Inspection stages (continued)
- Quality plans
- Exercise: Reading specifications
Day 2
Inspection Planning
- Inspection plans
- Critical characteristics
- First article inspection
- In-process inspection
- Coffee break
- In-process inspection (continued)
- Final inspection
- Workshop: Inspection plan
Day 3
Sampling
- Acceptance sampling
- Sampling plans
- AQL
- Sampling risks
- Coffee break
- Sampling risks (continued)
- Records
- Exercise: Sampling plan design
Day 4
Measurement and Defects
- Measurement tools
- Calibration
- Visual inspection
- Defect classification
- Coffee break
- Defect classification (continued)
- Non-conforming product
- Exercise: Defect classification
Day 5
Reporting and Improvement
- Quality records
- Inspection reports
- Trend analysis
- Coffee break
- Trend analysis (continued)
- Feedback to production
- Improvement
- Capstone: QC system review
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Quality Control and Inspection Techniques (QP-012) cover?
This course covers Quality and Productivity through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Quality inspectors and technicians, Quality control supervisors, Production supervisors
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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