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Explore Central Community College's Associate of Applied Science in Quality Technology
Program Overview
Quality technicians use a variety of scientific, mathematical and statistical processes to guarantee the quality of the products their firms manufacture. As a quality technician you’ll apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals responsible for maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards.
| Credits to Complete | 63 credit hours | Transfer Credits | CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award. |
What You'll Learn
In modern manufacturing environments, quality technicians are involved in every stage of the production process and they often work with engineers to help improve production techniques.
CCC's Quality Technology program was developed specifically to meet the growing demand for quality technicians in industry. The technical and math skills required in the program meet the standards of the American Society of Quality Control on its certified quality technician test.
Career Preparation
Quality Technology graduates are prepared to:
Demonstrate the necessary theoretical concepts and practical skills in quality technology and related areas;
Support the organizational goal of producing a quality product or service;
Understand the cost of quality and problem solving tools for continuous improvement;
Participate in high performance teams;
Integrate knowledge of quality disciplines to define problems.
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Certificate Opportunities
| Certificate Name | Credit Hours to Complete | Description |
| Lean Six Sigma | 15 credit hours | Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two popular methodologies used in business and industry today–Lean which focuses on eliminating waste, and Six Sigma which focuses on reducing variation. The program is designed for students pursuing careers in quality improvement for both service and manufacturing environments. |
| Quality Auditor | 15 credit hours | The certificate provides students the skills needed to understand the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting to determine a quality system’s adequacy. |
| Quality Calibration | 15 credit hours | The certificate provides students the skills needed in maintaining an inspection metrology lab. |
| Quality Inspection | 12 credit hours | Students will learn the basic statistical tools used in quality control and tools used to make measurements, and learn math sills required in career/technical fields. Students will also prepare for the American Society of Quality’s Certified Quality Auditor exam. |
About Central Community College
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ABOUT: Central Community College is a multi-campus community college located in Nebraska accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more than 30 years, Central Community College has offered online courses. They currently offer three degrees with 22 program specialties and over 260 courses online through the Virtual Campus. ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Comission (HLC) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to:
TRANSFER CREDITS: CCC accepts up to 75% of credits toward your award. COST: The cost is $160 per credit hour. |
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