Quality Control & Manufacturing
Safety
Train workers for GMP, HACCP & safe manufacturing operations.
Structured learning journey.
Introduction to Quality Control
Module 1: Introduction to Quality Control provides a basic overview of how quality control is used in manufacturing to ensure products meet required safety and performance standards. It covers the difference between quality assurance and quality control, introduces key figures like Deming and Juran, explains the cost of quality, and highlights common career paths in the field.
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GMP & HACCP Standards
Module 2: GMP & HACCP Standards introduces key safety and quality systems used in manufacturing, focusing on Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It also covers Canadian food safety regulations and pharmaceutical GMP, showing how these systems ensure safe, consistent, and compliant production.
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Manufacturing Safety Fundamentals
Module 3: Manufacturing Safety Fundamentals covers key workplace safety systems used in manufacturing, including OHSA regulations, machine safety controls, lockout/tagout procedures, ergonomics, and workplace inspections. It explains how these systems work together to prevent injuries and ensure safe, compliant production environments.
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Quality Control Testing
Module 4: Quality Control Testing covers the main methods used to check product quality in manufacturing, including destructive and non-destructive testing, sampling techniques, test equipment calibration, and documentation. It explains how these processes ensure accurate results, consistency, and compliance in production.
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Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Module 5: Statistical Process Control (SPC) covers how manufacturers use data and control charts to monitor processes, understand variation, measure process capability, and improve quality through continuous improvement systems.
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Measurement & Metrology
Module 6: Measurement & Metrology covers the fundamentals of measurement in quality control, including accuracy and precision, common measuring instruments, Gauge R&R studies, and the importance of traceability and standards for reliable and consistent quality inspections.
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Inspection & Testing Procedures
Module 7: Inspection & Testing Procedures explains how quality is checked at different stages of manufacturing, including incoming, in-process, and final inspection, and how non-conformance is managed to ensure defective products are identified, controlled, and corrected.
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Root Cause Analysis
Module 9: Root Cause Analysis covers key tools used to identify the underlying causes of quality issues, including the 5 Whys technique, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, and CAPA systems. It focuses on solving problems at the source to prevent recurrence and improve overall process quality.
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Cleanroom Requirements
Module 8: Cleanroom Requirements covers the fundamentals of cleanroom operations, including ISO 14644 classifications, gowning and hygiene practices, environmental monitoring, and contamination control methods used to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.
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Lean Manufacturing Principles
Module 10: Lean Manufacturing Principles covers key tools used to improve efficiency and reduce waste, including TIMWOOD, 5S workplace organization, Kaizen continuous improvement, and Value Stream Mapping. It focuses on streamlining processes and improving productivity through continuous improvement.
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Six Sigma Basics
Module 11: Six Sigma Basics covers DMAIC, sigma levels, key quality tools, and Six Sigma roles. It focuses on reducing defects and improving process consistency through data-driven problem solving.
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Documentation & Record Keeping
Module 12: Documentation & Record Keeping covers how organizations use batch records, SOPs, change control, and document control systems to ensure processes are consistent, traceable, and compliant.
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Auditing & Compliance
Module 13: Auditing & Compliance covers how organizations use internal and external audits, checklists, NCRs, and regulatory inspections to ensure processes are followed correctly, documented properly, and compliant with standards.
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Supplier Quality Management
Module 14: Supplier Quality Management explains how organizations select, monitor, and manage suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards and support consistent, compliant production.
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Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Module 15: Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) covers the key principles of ISO 9001, including process management, risk-based thinking, continual improvement, and certification, to ensure consistent quality and compliance in organizations.
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Professional Certification
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