Program Overview

Quality Control Technology

Program Overview

The Quality Control Technology program is designed to prepare and train learners as a manufacturing leader in Quality Control. Methods such as 5S, Lean and Six Sigma are emphasized to reduce waste, improve operations, reduce costs by minimizing resource use, and streamline business processes. Graduates of the program will be prepared for of the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector examination. Potential occupations include: Inspector, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Auditor, Quality Control Inspector and Quality Control Technician.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 21 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
• Financial Aid Available: Partial Financial Aid

Estimated Program Cost

$3,719.18

Financial Aid

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Program Overview

The Quality Control Technology program is designed to prepare and train learners as a manufacturing leader in Quality Control. Methods such as 5S, Lean and Six Sigma are emphasized to reduce waste, improve operations, reduce costs by minimizing resource use, and streamline business processes. Graduates of the program will be prepared for of the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector examination. Potential occupations include: Inspector, Quality Assurance Auditor, Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Auditor, Quality Control Inspector and Quality Control Technician.

Careers in Quality Control

Earning your One-Year Technical Diploma in Quality Manufacturing Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:

• Inspector
• Quality Assurance Auditor
• Quality Assurance Inspector
• Quality Assurance Technician
• Quality Auditor
• Quality Control Inspector
• Quality Control Technician

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• SolidWorks 1 (1 credit)
• Interpreting Engineering Drawings (2 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)
• Elements of Basic Metrology (2 credits)
• Math for the Machine Trades (2 credits)

Second Semester

• Manufacturing Processes (2 credits)
• Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) (1 credit)
• Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) (1 credit)
• Inspection Planning (1 credit)
• Quality Engineering Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Advanced Metrology (3 credits)

Admission

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Application Dates

• Fall 2025
  • Application open
  • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
• Spring 2026
  • Application open
  • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026

Admission Requirements

• 1. Admission Application
• 2. Education Completion
  • Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale

Career Outcomes

Madison College Quality Control Technology program graduates are prepared to:

• Perform Inspections
• Analyze Results
• Maintain equipment and instruments
• Create a quality plan
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment

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• Mechanical Design Technology
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• Welding
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