Quality Inspection & Metrology
The Quality Inspection & Metrology short term certificate prepares students for employment as quality inspectors in the manufacturing industry. The program provides applied skills in precision measurement, blueprint reading, quality control, lean manufacturing, statistical analysis, data collection, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and measurement machines for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. This program introduces students to the techniques necessary to set up and measure parts, collect and analyze data, and ensure that manufactured parts meet the required tolerances for fit and finish. The program emphasizes a combination of theory with hands-on practical application necessary for successful employment.
Outcomes
Utilize a variety of precision measuring tools to determine whether parts are in or out of tolerance
Read and interpret blueprints to properly set up parts in an inspection environment
Collect and analyze measurement data
Apply quality principles and lean manufacturing techniques to maximize inspection efficiency and effectiveness
Quality Inspection & Metrology
Area V
| ADM 110 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ADM 296 | Applied Metrology | 3 |
| ILT 182 | Quality Practices & Measuremnt | 3 |
| ILT 282 | Lean Techniques & Advanced Measurement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |