Inspection and Test Planning for Quality Control
Delegates learn to design inspection and test regimes that catch defects at the right point without adding unnecessary cost. The course covers inspection and test plans, sampling by attributes and variables, acceptance criteria, and the handling of hold and witness points. Practical work includes building an inspection plan for a representative product.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Designing a fit for purpose inspection and test plan
- 02Selecting appropriate attribute and variable sampling methods
- 03Setting clear acceptance and rejection criteria
- 04Positioning hold and witness points effectively
- 05Recording inspection results for full traceability
- 06Catching defects at the right point without excess cost
What you will gain
- Design a fit for purpose inspection and test plan
- Select appropriate sampling methods
- Set clear acceptance and rejection criteria
- Position hold and witness points effectively
- Record inspection results for traceability
Who should attend
- Quality control inspectors
- Quality engineers and planners
- Production supervisors
- Project quality staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
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