Quality Controller

Quality Controllers, also known as Quality Assurance Officers inspect and test manufactured products and primary produce to ensure it meets the organisation’s quality standards — as well as government requirements. You’ll need a working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, writing, and administration skills.

As a Quality Controller you could be inspecting manufactured goods for cracks or imperfections, sampling and testing raw materials, isolating and destroying defective items, or preparing quality and compliance reports for the QA Manager.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $84,968
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a quality controller?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MEM30819

Certificate III in Locksmithing

Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
36 months
$0 - $29,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSM40116

Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing

On Campus, Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICP40120

Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MST50122

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

On Campus
18 months
$7,805 - $13,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AMP30622

Certificate III in Meat Processing

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$1,846 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AMP30322

Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection

Blended
24 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Quality Controller
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