I would like to write the qualifications of a QA/QC Engineer. One of the major employer’s aims to hire a QA/QC Engineer is his or her qualifications, so this gonna be the main thing that we will look up to more than anything else.
Here are the qualifications that a Quality Engineer can have to become competitive.
Education of a Quality Engineer
You must be a college graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering ( BSCE ). It is a five years course degree but some schools are offering trimester, so you can take the course for only about four years!..
But, anyone can become a Quality Engineer even though you are not a Civil Engineer as I mentioned before, as long as you have the strong desire or willingness and yes! You must be a degree holder as well. I’ve known one person in the neighboring company he’s an Architect but, in his current position, he is a QA/QC Engineer. So it means it is depending on oneself if he or she has the willingness to shift to other fields of specialization.
Has a license as Engineer
The best qualification that you can have is a license, there is a good advantage of having a license. When we talk about competition especially when it comes to the process of interview, this might be the major question of the interviewer “Have you got a license?” You will be ahead from the others who do not have it, it will be more comfortable and your self-esteem as well will go up. Your belief of being one to be hired is high.
Work experience
Much better if you have work experience, preferably two or three years work experience is enough. It is very rare for one to be hired without work experience, I haven’t known anyone.
Like me when I graduated college and passed the board exam. I immediately joined in a company just to get work experience. Actually, I joined in a government institution then because in my belief there I can get good experience. I was not mistaken right after I was hired I immediately went down to the field and inspected the project assigned to me. It’s just happened exactly what I wanted to become so I was happy then and feeling contented.
This is what I noticed some of my classmates didn’t go in line with their career, don’t ever think about that, you’ll lose. You just have to get in line and stay in line which the first step is you have already gotten. I believe that success is made for those who will not quit, once you got your career choice continue that until you succeed, like me! Ha ha.
Knowledge of Standards or Codes
I remember when I was interviewed by one of the companies I applied with that was year 2007, actually, that interview was for QA/QC Engineer position to be deployed in Saudi. One of the questions was “Do you know ISO standards?” And “Do you know what is the standard for Audit?” So in summary, I was not hired I think because of that questions.
So be ready and have put in mind some of the important standards or codes that you’d feel might be one question.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Even during our college days until we got our first job we’ve always been exercising these skills and it’s just a matter of continuous mingling or associating with other co-employees so that you could develop and enhance interpersonal skills and communications as well, it’s like balancing your life when it comes to your work.
In communication skills, this is the number one necessity in our work, our “English communication skill”. It is very hard for you to express your point across others if you don’t know English.
It will have a good impact on your career if you really well in English. So I suggest If you want to have good English communication skills, you might enroll to any school to acquire such skills. Well! as far as I know, any skill is learnable, that’s a very good chance here.
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Moreover, eighty percent of the work of an Engineer is communication, they are always communicating every day even through verbal, correspondence, emails, etc. So your English communication skill must be maintained.
So good luck in your future and have it all qualifications achieved and maintained, there is no reason for you to become a successful Quality Engineer.
Good day sir I hold National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, I have worked with Testing Company for a period eight years and six months in Reputable Company with vast knowledge in QMS and general Civil testing codes and standard, Currently working I am working as Civil construction company as QA/QC Technician, I would love to enrol have certificate in QA/QC Civil.
Hi, sir, I am BE-Electronics and communication engineer, Can I become a QA / QC Engineer ???
Yes, sure.. Why not.
I am holding a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, can pursue a bachelors in Quality Control or Management?
Hi Hishama,
I don’t think there is a degree course for quality control but just check that out. Me, I took this as my specialization. I am actually a civil engineer.
Dear Sir: I am Mobin. Me working also as a welder.(tig&arc welder) 7 years working experience in welding. Now, I am thinking of studying qaqc engineering. How is it pls reply for me?
Yes, that is good. Meanwhile, read my blog posts here to learn more.
Sir, I have studied BSc second year but unfortunately could not complete it. Presently I am in the UAE and want to enroll in QC. Am I eligible for doing QC Course? If so, please Guide me.
Hello Rajan,
Yes you can. Go ahead.
Hello Sir,
My self Ramadevi. I am working in Construction company as a qa/qc engineer .
I want to know for girls in qc deparment better opportunity available are not,
I want your valuable suggestion, sir, plz tell me.
Or better go to another department…..Plz, tell me.
Good evening Sir/madam,
My self Suraj Singh presently pursuing B-tech 3rd year civil branch.
I want to take QC course.
Please guide me.
Hi Rajan,
Just wait for the course that is being done it will be published soon.
Hi sir,
I’m Syed I have done my diploma in civil
And have 1.5 years experience as qc inspector in canal work.
Can I try to get a job aroad for a post of qc inspector to building work?
Please do reply thanks 🙂
Regards
Syed
Hey Sir ..
I have Done Msc Geology And Bsc in Physics/Mathematics and Geology can I work as a QA/QC ?
It needs at least to be an engineering graduate but you can always try.
Hi sir, I completed my BTech in EEE. Now I joined in MNC company as QA/QC trainee. Is my decision good or bad? Is there any possibility for me to grow? Please tell me sir.
Mr noel,
I am a BTech civil engineer with 7 years site construction experience in the gulf region. I want to specialize in QA/QC civil. can you recommend me any course?
You can take ISO 9001:2015 QMS. And I am preparing a course just wait for that.
Hi, I am Sindhuri and working as a QC coordinator in an MNC (oil field services).
Which would certification courses help me group in my position?
I basically track the maintenance of equipment ion job, calibration equipment and make reports.
Sir I want to know which certifications are required in field of QA/QC,….
You can take ISO 9001:2015 QMS and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE – ASQ).
Dear Sir,
I am Sonu. I am from India. I Passed intermediate School and nowadays, I am working in a construction company as Q.A./Q.C. Asst. but here is my actual trade is labor. Normally I check the concrete and I am making Inspection request and I handle all documents. I am doing these things since one year so now I need your advice that what should I do for becoming as Q.A./Q.C. inspector. I need your help.
Sir I have completed my graduation B.sc with physics… Can I work as QC/QA..?
Ya, you can do that.
Thank you sir….
How much time it will take ?sir i want details becouse i dont know much about the processes….please provide me some details if you can….i would be thankful to you…
I am a graduate of BA. I am working now in a calibration department as a Marketing.
Can I work as QA/QC?
Yes, Syed. Why not, just train yourself first by attending courses in order to learn first. This is what I’ve been telling before that “the quicker you learn the quicker you earn.” I suggest enrolling to our academy.
Dear Sir,
I’m an Industrial Engineer by profession, can you help me since I’m very interested to a path of Quality Engineering
As of now I’m working in Saudi as Administrator which is totally different or not line with my profession. How should I start?
Don’t have to be in civil engineering, chemistry degrees any science combined with ASQ certification.
I graduated with a diploma of a mechanical engineer. Having 5 yrs experience in QA/QC. Can I get good job in that section? Can I take admission in EMBA IN TQM?
If I were you just stay as a QAQC in MEP so you are just in-line with your education and with long years of experience already. Because if you want to shift in Civil Engineering field you will start all over again, it’s a waste of time. But still, we have a freedom to try. Just try to apply there is no obstruction for not trying.
I am a graduate of bba. I am working now in a gas plant as a permit holder. I had a wish to study nebosh. Is it possible for me to go for qa qc engineer onwards?
Just do it don’t wish. Attend more trainings. Just try to shift to quality inspector then once you get enough experience then you can go on to qaqc engineer field but I can’t guarantee that because you are not a graduate of any engineering or quality assurance and quality control course. But everyone has the chance to TRY. Do something.
License as Engineer:
What is that license as Engineer? Can you explain this term… & how & where can I get it?
After you graduated from a five-year course BS Civil Engineering degree you need to take a licensure examination given by the government. If you passed the examination you will then be issued a license. Once you have a license you are then allowed to make structural design, make plans or drawings, can sign a plan, become consultant etc.
Many thanks for the prompt reply….. 🙂
You are always welcome.
B. Tech in civil engineering is not degree?