Quality Control
MSSC · Tooling U-SME · Ivy Tech · ASQ
Checking parts and products against standards, using measuring tools and inspection methods.
- Format
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- Prerequisites
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- Fees and assessment details
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Options
MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement
The beginner option. Part of the Certified Production Technician.
Tooling U-SME Inspection
Ivy Tech Medical Device Quality Certificate
Check with Ivy Tech for campus availability.
ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate
A next step. Check eligibility with ASQ.
Practical uses
- 01
Check parts and products against standards on a production line.
- 02
Use measuring tools and inspection methods to catch defects early.
- 03
Build toward quality inspector and quality technician roles.
How to get it
- 1.
Start with the beginner option, MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement, or pick another option that fits you.
- 2.
Visit the issuer's website to see what the option involves. Check with the issuer.
- 3.
For Ivy Tech's Medical Device Quality Certificate, check with Ivy Tech for campus availability.
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Complete the training and any tests the issuer requires.
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When you're ready for a next step, check eligibility with ASQ for the Certified Quality Improvement Associate.
Study tips
- Practice reading calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Learn basic quality terms, like tolerance and defect, before you start.