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2007-2008
Program Sheet
About the Career
Training in quality assurance and the application of technology can lead to a
rewarding and successful career as quality improvement skills are needed in this
field in all types of businesses. Challenging opportunities exist for people-oriented,
analytical, and creative thinkers. As an expanding field of employment, quality
assurance offers limitless opportunities.
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities will be best for those with advanced quality training.
The emphasis on improving quality and productivity has lead to a more systematic
approach to quality inspection, therefore requiring employees with advanced skills
and training.
Potential Starting Salary
$43,760
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Schedule
Varies—Program courses offered evenings, 1 evening per week for 8-10 weeks.
Visit gotoltc.edu/classlisting to see
a copy our classes being offered.
Length of time to complete Quality Assurance Technician
coursework
2.5 years.
Course Pre- or Co-requisites
Word I, Excel I, Level I- Supply Chain Management.
General Studies
21 required credits are offered evenings and online in fall, spring and summer.
Work these courses into your schedule based upon your intended date of graduation. Plan
your general studies classes—check out the General
Studies 2007-08 Learning Options.
Starts
August 2007.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Capella University
Cardinal Stritch University
Franklin University
Lakeland College
Marian College
MSOE Rader School of Business
Silver Lake College
UW-Stout
For more transfer options information, click
here.
Quality Assurance Technician Coursework—45
credits
Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
Quality Concepts |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2007 |
Portfolio Introduction |
1 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2007 |
Service Operations Management |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2007 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2008 |
Blueprint Reading, Metrology, & Calibration |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2008 |
Advanced Quality Planning & Inspection |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2008 |
Strategic Resource Management |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2009 |
ISO 9000 |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2009 |
Lean Manufacturing & Execution
Control |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2009 |
Accounting for Professionals |
3 |
Accelerated |
Summer 2009 |
Six Sigma Tools for Green
Belts-Measure & Analyze |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2008 |
Six Sigma Tools for Green
Belts-Improve & Control |
4 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2009 |
Six Sigma Tools for Green
Belts-Implementation |
3 |
Accelerated |
Spring 2009 |
Career Assessment |
3 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2009 |
Portfolio Assessment |
1 |
Accelerated |
Fall 2009 |
Elective |
3 |
Accelerated |
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General Studies Requirements (21 credits):
Written Communication—3 credits
Introduction to Sociology or Race Ethnic & Diversity Studies—3
credits
Elementary Algebra with Applications—3 credits
Oral/Interpersonal Communications or Speech—3 credits
Economics—3 credits
Technical Reporting – 3 credits
Introduction to Psychology—3 credits
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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