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Quality Assurance Technician

Quality systems, documentation, inspection methods, and compliance foundations.

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Duration: Approximately 90 days
Location: 1835 Terminal Drive, Suite 130, Richland, WA 99354

What you will learn

  • Quality assurance vs quality control principles
  • Basic inspection techniques and documentation
  • Nonconformance reporting and corrective action concepts
  • Recordkeeping and traceability basics
  • Process monitoring and basic auditing concepts

Who should enroll

  • Individuals seeking entry into QA or inspection roles
  • Career changers looking for stable technical work
  • Workers moving into compliance or documentation roles

Requirements

  • GED or high school diploma
  • No prior QA experience required
  • All adults and 11th and 12th grade high school students may enroll (a GED or diploma is required for employment)

Career outlook and earning potential

Entry-Level QA Technician
~$20+ per hour
Experienced QA Professional
~$35+ per hour

Actual pay varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Figures shown are illustrative.

Completion

  • ATI Course Completion Certificate
  • Eligibility for regionally accredited college credit through Columbia Southern University (CSU)
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