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Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Mechanical)

Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Mechanical)

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Mechanical), designed for mechanical engineers, inspectors, and QA/QC professionals working in manufacturing, oil & gas, power plants, and industrial projects. The program emphasizes inspection, testing, documentation, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to implement QA/QC systems, conduct mechanical inspections, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for mechanical engineering projects.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Mechanical)
Total Credits 120
Guided Learning Hours 480
Qualification Time 1200
  1. Mechanical Inspection Techniques Methods for inspecting mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.

  2. Materials Testing and Evaluation Tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, and metallurgical testing protocols.

  3. Mechanical Component Quality Assurance QA procedures for gears, shafts, fasteners, and precision components.

  4. Mechanical Systems Quality Control QA/QC for piping, HVAC, turbines, and rotating equipment.

  5. Precision Measurement and Calibration Use of gauges, micrometers, CMMs, and calibration standards.

  6. Mechanical Failure Analysis Root cause analysis of fractures, wear, fatigue, and corrosion.

  7. Welding Inspection and Quality Assurance Visual inspection, NDT methods, and compliance with welding codes.

  8. Mechanical Equipment Reliability Reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle analysis.

  9. Mechanical Design Verification QA/QC in design validation, stress analysis, and compliance with ASME/API codes.

  10. Mechanical Maintenance Quality Management Maintenance audits, documentation, and continual improvement strategies.

  • Builds competence in mechanical QA/QC systems and inspection techniques

  • Enhances compliance with ISO, ASME, ASTM, API, BS, and OSHA standards

  • Strengthens skills in failure analysis, welding QA/QC, and reliability engineering

  • Provides tools for audit‑ready QA/QC management and continual improvement

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in mechanical QA/QC, inspection, and compliance consultancy

  • Mechanical engineers and inspectors

  • QA/QC professionals in manufacturing, oil & gas, and power plants

  • Safety officers and compliance auditors

  • Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Mechanical Safety (MSFT‑212) or equivalent qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + practical QA/QC project + viva

  • Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on QA/QC project, and oral defense

  • Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)

  • Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Mechanical) (QAME)

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