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Quality Controllers, also known as Quality Assurance Officers inspect and test manufactured products and primary produce to ensure it meets the organisation’s quality standards — as well as government requirements. You’ll need a working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, writing, and administration skills.
As a Quality Controller you could be inspecting manufactured goods for cracks or imperfections, sampling and testing raw materials, isolating and destroying defective items, or preparing quality and compliance reports for the QA Manager.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Quality Controller.
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Become a quality assurance manager with the BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing. This hands-on qualification is recognised Australia-wide and you will learn how to lead quality audit teams and operational compliance. The course has a strong focus on leadership and communication, so you’ll spend time learning how to communicate with influence, lead meetings, and make presentations. The course also covers: working within compliance frameworks, evaluating and reviewing compliance, analysing evidence and data, managing business risk, quality audit reporting, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Quality Controller generally earns $1,314 per week ($68,380 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are currently 11,900 Quality Controllers working in Australia at this time. Quality Controllers mainly work in food processing, agricultural, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Quality Controllers usually have technical or trade qualifications in their industry as well as formal qualifications in Quality Assurance. We recommend the Diploma of Quality Auditing. This course takes 12-18 months to complete. You might also consider a VET qualification with a QA specialisation eg, Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance).
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Here are some potential career pathways within quality assurance. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Quality Assurance
Quality Control Technician
$1,154 weekly pay
Compliance Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Compliance Specialist
Governance Coordinator
$1,730 weekly pay
Governance Officer
$1,540 weekly pay
Policy Analyst
Policy Officer
Program Evaluator
Quality Assurance Auditor
Quality Assurance Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Quality Assurance Specialist
$1,712 weekly pay
Quality Control Analyst
Quality Controller
Review Officer
Compliance Analyst
Compliance Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
Quality Control Manager
Senior Policy Officer
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