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 |
-
Mechanical Inspection Techniques Methods for inspecting mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
-
Materials Testing and Evaluation Tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, and metallurgical testing protocols.
-
Mechanical Component Quality Assurance QA procedures for gears, shafts, fasteners, and precision components.
-
Mechanical Systems Quality Control QA/QC for piping, HVAC, turbines, and rotating equipment.
-
Precision Measurement and Calibration Use of gauges, micrometers, CMMs, and calibration standards.
-
Mechanical Failure Analysis Root cause analysis of fractures, wear, fatigue, and corrosion.
-
Welding Inspection and Quality Assurance Visual inspection, NDT methods, and compliance with welding codes.
-
Mechanical Equipment Reliability Reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle analysis.
-
Mechanical Design Verification QA/QC in design validation, stress analysis, and compliance with ASME/API codes.
-
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)
Similar Posts
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process & Practice
Learn More
Level 3 Diploma in QA/QC Piping and Welding
Learn More