£17,160 Average salary at age 20
£39,000 Average Salary
38 Average hours per week

Description

Jobholders in this unit group plan, organise, co-ordinate and direct the effective measurement monitoring and reporting on the qualitative and regulatory aspects of a specified tangible (industrial production) or non-tangible (service provision) output.

Main Tasks

  • Develops and implements visual, physical, functional or other appropriate measures and tests of quality;
  • Analyses and reports upon the results of quality control tests to ensure that production remains within specification;
  • Considers the impact of legislation upon specification requirements;
  • Examines current operating procedures to determine how quality may be improved;
  • Examines operating procedures to ensure the process and the product meet regulatory standards and implements changes necessary to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Entry normally requires a degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience. Off- and on-the-job training is available. NVQs/SVQs that encompass quality assurance elements are available up to Level 4.

UK Prospects

112700 Workforce Size
12.22% Predicted growth 2025 - 2035

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