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Professional training course · QP-012
Quality Control and Inspection Techniques
Quality control ensures that products and materials meet specifications before they reach customers. Effective inspection balances risk, cost and speed. This LLMI course…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 15Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Quality control ensures that products and materials meet specifications before they reach customers. Effective inspection balances risk, cost and speed.
This LLMI 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.
Course 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
Target Audience
Quality inspectors and technicians
Quality control supervisors
Production supervisors
Supplier quality staff
Warehouse receiving staff
Engineers
Course Methodology
Practical presentations
Sampling plan exercises
Measurement demonstrations
Defect classification workshop
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Quality Control Fundamentals
- QC versus QA
- Specifications
- Tolerances
- Inspection stages
- Quality plans
- Exercise: Reading specifications
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2Day 2: Inspection Planning
- Inspection plans
- Critical characteristics
- First article inspection
- In-process inspection
- Final inspection
- Workshop: Inspection plan
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3Day 3: Sampling
- Acceptance sampling
- Sampling plans
- AQL
- Sampling risks
- Records
- Exercise: Sampling plan design
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4Day 4: Measurement and Defects
- Measurement tools
- Calibration
- Visual inspection
- Defect classification
- Non-conforming product
- Exercise: Defect classification
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5Day 5: Reporting and Improvement
- Quality records
- Inspection reports
- Trend analysis
- Feedback to production
- Improvement
- Capstone: QC system review
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Quality Control and Inspection Techniques course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Quality Control and Inspection Techniques course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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