Quality Control and Inspection Techniques (QP-012) Training Course

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 or online

15Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees 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

1Day 1: Quality Control Fundamentals

QC versus QA
Specifications
Tolerances
Inspection stages
Quality plans
Exercise: Reading specifications

2Day 2: Inspection Planning

Inspection plans
Critical characteristics
First article inspection
In-process inspection
Final inspection
Workshop: Inspection plan

3Day 3: Sampling

Acceptance sampling
Sampling plans
AQL
Sampling risks
Records
Exercise: Sampling plan design

4Day 4: Measurement and Defects

Measurement tools
Calibration
Visual inspection
Defect classification
Non-conforming product
Exercise: Defect classification

5Day 5: Reporting and Improvement

Quality records
Inspection reports
Trend analysis
Feedback to production
Improvement
Capstone: QC system review

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.

Can I take Quality Control and Inspection Techniques online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

Quality Control and Inspection Techniques

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