Quality Inspector Training

If you are someone with a keen eye and a strong attention to detail, seeking a career as a quality inspector could be a great move for you. Through our partnership with Ed2Go, this 100% online course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to show competency as a quality inspector, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, and management, in just 12 months as you work to begin your new career.

Job Outlook for Quality Inspectors

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), quality control inspectors make an average of $18.55 per hour, which equates to $35,580 per year.
• The quality inspector salary for top professionals is over $62,970 annually.
• Quality inspectors are needed nationwide, with the BLS reporting that there were 571,600 jobs posted for quality control inspectors in 2021 alone.

Quality Inspector FAQ’s

WHAT DOES A QUALITY INSPECTOR DO?

Quality inspectors play an integral role in the manufacturing process. They perform a detailed examination of products and materials to ensure there are no defects or deviations from set specifications. Job duties can vary widely across manufacturing industries, but most quality inspectors will use tools, operate equipment, record results in inspection reports, notify supervisors when issues arise, and help to analyze and correct problems.

ARE QUALITY INSPECTORS IN DEMAND?

The BLS projects that 67,800 qualified professionals will be needed to fill quality inspector jobs each year over the next decade. Despite advancing technology that is automating functions throughout the manufacturing process, people are still needed to personally perform testing validation on products—especially in areas concerning taste, texture, and performance.

DO QUALITY INSPECTORS NEED LICENSING?

No. Quality inspectors are not required to obtain certifications or licensing in order to work. The best way to break into a career as a quality inspector is to complete a comprehensive course, like our accelerated online Quality Inspector course, which will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to prove competency as an inspection professional in just 12 months.

Course Objectives

• Understand production floor safety measures
• Learn metallurgy
• Understand how to apply various inspection methods
• Learn about Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Know how to apply Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM principles

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Curriculum

Math

1. 1. Math Fundamentals 101
   2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
   3. Units of Measurement 112
   4. Basics of Tolerance 121
   5. Blueprint Reading 131
   6. Algebra Fundamentals 141
   7. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
   8. Geometry: Triangles 161
   9. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
   10. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
   11. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
   12. Trigonometry: Sine Bar Applications 221
   13. Statistics 231

Inspection

1. 1. Basic Measurement 101
   2. Calibration Fundamentals 111
   3. Hole Standards and Inspection 141
   4. Thread Standards and Inspection 151
   5. Surface Texture and Inspection 201
   6. Material Tests for Welding 201
   7. Introduction to GD&T 301
   8. Major Rules of GD&T 311
   9. Inspecting a Prismatic Part 321
   10. Inspecting a Cylindrical Part 331
   11. Advanced Hole Inspection 341
   12. Inspecting with Optical Comparators 351
   13. Inspecting with CMMs 361
   14. Calibration and Documentation 371
   15. In-Line Inspection Applications 381
   16. Measuring System Analysis 300

Safety

1. 1. Intro to OSHA 101
   2. Safety for Metal Cutting 101
   3. Personal Protective Equipment 111
   4. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
   5. Respiratory Safety 131
   6. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
   7. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
   8. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
   9. Walking and Working Surfaces 171
   10. Fire Safety and Prevention 181
   11. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
   12. Ergonomics 102
   13. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
   14. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
   15. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
   16. Confined Spaces 231
   17. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
   18. Machine Guarding 140

Materials

1. 1. Introduction to Physical Properties 101
   2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
   3. Introduction to Metals 121
   4. Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel 211
   5. Hardness Testing 221
   6. Ferrous Metals 231
   7. Nonferrous Metals 241
   8. Exotic Alloys 301
   9. Machining Titanium Alloys 325

Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma

1. 1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
   2. Developing a Lean Culture 135
   3. 5S Overview 151
   4. Intro to Six Sigma 171
   5. Metrics for Lean 231
   6. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
   7. Maintaining a Consistent Lean Culture 330
   8. Transforming Lean into Business Results 340
   9. Measuring Lean Systems 350

Quality and Manufacturing Management

1. 1. Essentials of Leadership 110
   2. Essentials of Communication 120
   3. ISO 9000 Review 121
   4. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
   5. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
   6. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
   7. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
   8. Intro to Supply Chain Management 140
   9. Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140
   10. Conflict Resolution Principles 150
   11. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
   12. Team Leadership 160
   13. Cell Design and Pull Systems 161
   14. Quality and Customer Service 175
   15. Troubleshooting 181
   16. Personal Effectiveness 190
   17. Conducting Kaizen Events 191
   18. Conducting an Internal Audit 201
   19. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
   20. SPC Overview 211
   21. Harassment and Discrimination 215
   22. TS 16949:2009 Overview 221
   23. Interpreting Blueprints 230
   24. Performance Management and the Law 230
   25. Fabrication Process 232
   26. Process Flow Charting 241
   27. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
   28. Total Quality Management Overview 261
   29. Management Tools: Problem Solving 270
   30. Management Tools: Product and Process Design 275
   31. Value Stream Mapping: The Current State 301
   32. Value Stream Mapping: The Future State 311
   33. Managing Practices for Total Quality 320

Instructor

This course is not facilitated by an instructor; however, support will be provided through email, online forums, and phone whenever it is needed.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.