Sampling Plans and Acceptance Inspection
Inspecting everything is expensive and inspecting badly is worse than not inspecting at all. This course covers building sampling plans that give a known level of protection and interpreting acceptance results correctly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why sampling always carries risk, and quantifying it
- 02Producer and consumer risk explained
- 03Acceptance quality limits and choosing one
- 04Single, double and sequential sampling plans
- 05Using standard sampling tables
- 06Switching rules: normal, tightened and reduced
- 07Rejected lots, disposition and supplier feedback
What you will gain
- Explain the risk that any sampling plan carries
- Select sampling plans using recognised standards
- Set acceptance quality limits appropriate to the risk
- Apply single, double and sequential sampling
- Switch between normal, tightened and reduced inspection
- Interpret results and act on rejected lots
Who should attend
- Quality inspectors and controllers
- Incoming goods and receiving staff
- Quality engineers and supervisors
- Supplier quality professionals
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
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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- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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