Quality assurance
technicians

Description

Quality assurance technicians perform a variety of technical inspections and testing and monitoring tasks to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.

Tasks

• sets up scientific, electronic, or other technical equipment to perform functional and inspection tests
• analyses and interprets the results of tests undertaken and writes up reports upon completion
• supervises the work of routine inspection staff and notes any defects reported
• assists quality control engineers in undertaking production audits
• liaises with production engineers and staff to maintain the quality of output and to develop quality management systems.

Educational Requirements

Entrants normally possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or A levels/H grades. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by training courses where instruction in specific techniques is required. Various industry-specific NVQs/SVQs encompass aspects of quality control.