Why Consider Quality Process Improvement?

You want to begin your career in quality assurance with a solid foundation.
You'll be part of a team, working together to create a quality product or
service.
You have a drive to get things right and correct problems.
This role can be satisfying as is or your start on a path to more advanced
quality roles.

Why Train at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education
(CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving
personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
You'll learn from instructors with industry certifications and years of quality assurance work experience.
Upon completion, you'll be workforce-ready and prepared to complete our Quality Assurance Technician associate
degree.

What It Takes

Focus and critical thinking skills
An interest in applying principles, techniques, procedures, and
equipment to the design and production of various goods and
services
Attention to detail
Good time management skills
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Career Area

Manufacturing

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-623-2

Availability

CBE

Technical Diploma
2 Terms
26 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Starts fall/spring

On Campus Support available from Jim Ervin on Tuesday & Wednesday 9 AM - 6 PM and by appointment.

On Campus Support available from Terry Koenig on Wednesday & Friday 8 AM - 5 PM and by appointment.

Career Outlook

Quality Process Improvement

Median Income: $49,946.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Life, physical, and social science technicians.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $4,252.52
Book Cost: $236.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $4,488.52

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Terry Koenig

I am passionate about quality and continuous improvemnet, and I want to help others tap into their potential. I enjoy making lectures and school entertaining and educational.

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