Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Engineering), designed for senior engineers, QA/QC managers, and compliance professionals across civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering sectors. The program emphasizes advanced inspection, auditing, risk management, and leadership in QA/QC systems. Participants will gain the competence to lead QA/QC teams, implement integrated management systems, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for large‑scale engineering projects.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Engineering) |
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| Total Credits | 50 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 200 |
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Advanced Principles of QA/QC in Engineering Scope, leadership roles, and integration of QA/QC across engineering disciplines.
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Engineering Standards and Regulatory Compliance ISO 9001, ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, OSHA, and BS standards for multi‑disciplinary projects.
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Quality Planning and Assurance in Engineering Projects Developing quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and project quality objectives.
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Advanced Inspection and Testing Procedures NDT, destructive testing, and advanced inspection technologies.
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Risk Management and Failure Analysis in Engineering Hazard identification, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
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Integrated Management Systems (QMS, EMS, OHSMS) ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 integration for engineering projects.
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Auditing and Compliance Verification Internal/external audits, supplier audits, and regulatory compliance checks.
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Leadership in QA/QC and Team Management Supervising QA/QC teams, communication strategies, and conflict resolution.
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Documentation, Reporting, and Audit‑Readiness Preparing audit‑ready reports, compliance records, and continual improvement logs.
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Case Studies and Applications in Engineering QA/QC Real‑world projects in oil & gas, construction, power, and manufacturing sectors.
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Builds competence in multi‑disciplinary QA/QC leadership
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Enhances compliance with ISO, ASME, API, ASTM, IEC, OSHA, and BS standards
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Strengthens skills in auditing, risk management, and integrated systems
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Provides tools for audit‑ready QA/QC leadership and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in
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Senior engineers and QA/QC managers
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Compliance officers in civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical projects
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Project managers and technical auditors
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Individuals progressing from Level 3 Diplomas in QA/QC (Civil – QACC‑313, Mechanical – QAME‑313, Electrical – QAEL‑313, Chemical – QACH‑313, Piping – QAPI‑313, Procurement – QAPR‑313)
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Assessment Type: Written exam + capstone QA/QC project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, project report, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 120 theory + 1 capstone project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total)
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Certification: Level 6 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Engineering) (QAEN)
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