Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller
SAQA ID
117309
NQF Level
04
Credits
173
Exit Level Outcomes
- Continuously and rigorously performs quality control activities during input, process procedures, and output products/services, ensuring conformance with specifications, prevention of non-conformance, and improvement of procedures and product/service.
- Gather, analyse and evaluate relevant in-process information, using statistical methods and trends to make recommendations for improvement.
- Formulate recommendations and remedies to address deviations and implement necessary corrective action.
- Understand, use and apply policies and procedures to maintain safety, legal compliance, quality, and the environment.
Course Overview
This qualification prepares learners to function as Quality Controllers, responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards in raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products/services. Key tasks include conducting quality inspections, validating products, identifying non-conformances, and recommending corrective actions.
Rationale
In an increasingly quality-focused global market, this qualification aims to reduce waste and costs while minimizing liability risks associated with product recalls. It equips learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage effectively in quality control across various sectors, supporting both employers and education providers in addressing skills gaps.
Knowledge and Skills Acquired
- Verifying product conformity.
- Identifying non-conformities.
- Ensuring adherence to safety, legal, and quality standards.
Career Pathways
- Quality Controller
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Quality Manager
Articulation Options
- Horizontal: National Certificate in Quality Assurance of Tyre Manufacturing Processes, NQF Level 4.
- Vertical: National Certificate in Quality Management Systems, NQF Level 5; Higher Certificate in Total Quality Management, NQF Level 5.