Diploma in Quality Management is one year to two years diploma level course designed to provide knowledge about the concepts of quality management and quality control in different fields. Quality, productivity, processes and products/services are some of the topics that students learn in relation to quality improvement and enhancement of the same. These include; total quality management (TQM), quality standards (ISO certification), statistical quality control, quality audits, quality tools such as 7 QC tools, new 7 management tools, quality function deployment, lean and six sigma principles, acceptance sampling and among others. Students are provided with theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience in order to enable him/her to detect, assess and manage quality related problems in an organization.
Unlike other types of degrees, for enrolling in the Diploma in Quality Management program, there is no entrance examination. Many institutes require candidate to pass their 10+2 or equivalent examination while some of the institutes have their own written examination tests. Students who completed their earlier education in science, engineering or commerce can apply for this course. The candidates should have work experience in quality domain for getting admission to this course as it could be an added advantage. Another requirement that candidates must meet is passing an interview conducted by the institute offering this program. The course assists students to establish a career in quality control or quality assurance in various sectors.
Feature | Details |
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Full Form | Diploma in Quality Management |
Duration | Typically 1-2 years |
Course Level | Diploma |
Eligibility | Usually 10+2 pass, some institutes may have specific requirements |
Top Colleges | Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics, Private Management Institutes, Online Platforms |
Entrance Exam | Not typically required, admission based on merit or entrance test conducted by the institute |
1. Minimum of 10 + 2 pass in any stream from a recognized board. Candidates who are going to complete their 10+2 exams can also apply for this entrance test.
2. As for eligibility, there is no specific age limit to enroll for the course. This course is open to candidates of any age group.
3. It is not necessary to have previous work experience in order to apply to this course. The admission is also open for freshers.
4. There are no restrictions on the education domain; anyone from Science, Arts, Commerce etc. can opt for this course.
5. While some of the institutes there may conduct entrance exams for admission others may offer direct admission on merit on 10+2 scores.
6. Fluency in English is crucial since most of the quality management diplomas are taught in English. Applicants should be able to read and write English at a basic level.
Subject Area | Important Topics |
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Introduction to Quality Management | Quality concepts, Total Quality Management (TQM), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Planning |
Statistical Quality Control (SQC) | Statistical process control (SPC), control charts, process capability analysis, acceptance sampling |
Quality Tools and Techniques | Seven Basic Quality Tools, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis |
Quality Assurance | Quality planning, quality control, quality improvement, ISO standards (ISO 9000 series) |
Quality Auditing | Quality audit principles, audit planning, audit execution, audit reporting |
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) | TPM concepts, equipment maintenance, autonomous maintenance, loss prevention |
Supply Chain Management | Supply chain overview, quality in supply chain, supplier quality management |
Job Role | Potential Industries | Salary Range (Approximate) |
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Quality Control Inspector | Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals | INR 15,000 - 25,000 per month |
Quality Assurance Engineer | IT, Electronics, Telecommunications | INR 20,000 - 30,000 per month |
Quality Auditor | Manufacturing, Service Industries | INR 20,000 - 30,000 per month |
Quality Supervisor | Manufacturing Units | INR 25,000 - 35,000 per month |