Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance - Procurement
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance – Procurement, designed for procurement officers, supply chain managers, and QA/QC professionals working in construction, manufacturing, and service industries. The program emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract compliance, risk management, and sustainability in procurement. Participants will gain the competence to implement QA/QC systems in procurement, conduct supplier audits, and prepare audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance - Procurement |
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| Total Credits | 80 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 320 |
| Qualification Time | 800 |
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Introduction to Quality Assurance in Procurement Scope, importance, and role of QA/QC in procurement and supply chain management.
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Procurement Process and Best Practices Procurement cycle, tendering, bid evaluation, and purchasing strategies.
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Supplier Selection and Evaluation Criteria for supplier approval, performance metrics, and compliance checks.
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Contract Management and Compliance Contract drafting, monitoring, and adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
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Risk Assessment in Procurement Identifying risks in sourcing, logistics, and supplier reliability.
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Quality Control Techniques in Procurement Inspection test plans (ITPs), sampling methods, and verification protocols.
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Auditing Suppliers and Supply Chains Supplier audits, compliance verification, and corrective actions.
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Performance Monitoring and Reporting KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems for procurement quality.
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Sustainability and Ethical Procurement ISO 20400 standards, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility.
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Continuous Improvement in Procurement Quality Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen approaches for procurement processes.
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Builds competence in QA/QC systems for procurement and supply chain projects
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Enhances compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 20400, CIPS, OSHA, and BS standards
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Strengthens skills in supplier evaluation, contract compliance, and auditing
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Provides tools for audit‑ready procurement management and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in procurement QA/QC, supply chain management, and compliance consultancy
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Procurement officers and supply chain managers
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QA/QC inspectors in construction, manufacturing, and service industries
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Compliance auditors and contract managers
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Procurement Safety (PRSF‑212) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical procurement QA/QC project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on QA/QC project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance – Procurement (QAPR)
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