Quality Control Degree

The Quality Control Technician field of study is primarily concerned with the application of basic engineering and technical skills to ensure consistent construction and manufacturing standards. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer quality control degrees.

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Aiken Technical College

320 South Main Street, Haverhill, MA

About
Aiken Technical College, located in Graniteville, South Carolina, was founded in 1972 and is one of the 16 schools that comprise the South Carolina Technical College System. The school originally known as Aiken Technical Education Center and  operated out of temporary facilities and served 177 students, moving to a permanent campus in 1973. Today the school has expanded its offerings to serve as a comprehensive college serving nearly 3,500 credit  and 10,000 non-credit students annually.

Academics
Aiken Technical College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue career or transfer opportunities as needed. Career training programs allow students to pursue an education in a high demand field or industry that will impart skills and abilities necessary for entry into the workforce after completion of a one to two year program and earning a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Marketing
• Early Childhood Education
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid
ATC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll if they meet the minimum requirements, complete and application and pay the associated fees. Students should also supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor, participate in orientation, and  take placement exam if need prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined through the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Description

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).