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Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector certificate and Quality Technician degree programs at Anoka Technical College are designed to train you on the tools and processes to ensure the quality of finished goods and services in manufacturing.

Quality Technicians and Inspectors put their strong attention to detail and data-driven mindset to assure that the quality of manufactured products meet the requirements of the customer and regulatory bodies.

Developed in partnership with manufacturing partners, the Quality programs at Anoka Tech prepare you for the workplace and certifications to advance your career.

Prepares students for ASQ Certification

Learn on state-of-the art equipment that matches industry

Salary increases rapidly with certifications and experience

Potential Jobs:

Quality Inspector
Quality Technician

Salary Information:
$25-27 per hour entry-level wage
Salary increases rapidly with certifications and experiences.

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About the Program

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What to Expect from the Learning Environment

Students learn on state-of-the art equipment in a Quality/Metrology Lab that matches industry to develop the problem-solving skills to quickly transition and learn new equipment on the job.

The program is designed to integrate with the full suite of industry programs offered at Anoka Tech, so the learning environment reflects the workplace.

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Part-Time Options

Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides (see: Quality Inspector certificate, Quality Technician AAS degree). Because every course may not be offered each semester with both day and evening options, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term part-time course sequence.

Below, new Quality students can find first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisors to plan future semesters.

Note: See the Developmental Courses section for important information regarding the math and English requirements for Quality programs. Students who require developmental courses should take those in their first semester if possible.

First Semester Part-Time Course Options

Course Subject & Number	Course Name	Credits
MATH 0801	Basic Math	4
MACH 1132	Blueprint Reading	3
ADSC 1171	Microsoft Excel	2

Developmental Courses

MATH 1550 Introduction to Statistics requires a QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics) ACCUPLACER score of 265 Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1550.

ENGL 2105 Business & Technical Writing requires a Reading Comprehension ACCUPLACER score of 250. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental Reading and English courses as determined by the placement chart.

Review detailed course information for other ways to meet these prerequisites on the testing services page.

Related Programs

Quality Technician
AAS degree

CNC Manufacturing Technology
AAS degree, diploma

CNC Service Technician
Diploma

Machine Technology
Certificates

Faculty

Matthew Rogers

Faculty Advisor

MRogers@anokatech.edu

763-576-4088

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

Certifications

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to competently use tools and processes utilized in industry for the inspection of finished goods. Students continuing to the AAS degree combined with experience in the field will also be able to test for the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification for a Quality Inspector.