Course Objective

This course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Quality Control (QC) principles and practices in manufacturing. Participants will be guided through the process of implementing a quality control system, fostering a culture of quality, and overcoming common challenges in quality control. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, participants will gain the ability to apply these concepts to their own manufacturing processes and stay updated with future trends in quality control, particularly the role of technology in shaping its evolution.

By the end of the training, attendees will be proficient in utilizing QC tools and techniques enabling them to ensure consistent product quality, reduce defects, and drive ongoing improvements in their manufacturing processes.

Prerequisites

N/A

Course Format

The course is divided into ten (10) chapters and more than 25 sub-chapters. Each chapter begins with oral presentation depicting the theoretical notions followed by group or individual practical work or case studies. At the end of training, a final exam will take place in order to provide the participant with a certificate of achievement.

Course Topics

• Introduction to Quality Control
• Quality Control methods and techniques:
  • Inspection Methods: Visual, Dimensional, Functional
  • Testing Methods: Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing
  • Sampling Techniques
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs):
  • Pre-operational checks & checklist preparation
  • Receiving control
  • In-process control
  • Warehousing management
• Good Hygiene practices contribution to Quality of food products
• Cleaning and disinfection techniques:
  • Dry & wet cleaning
  • Grain cleaning
  • Cleaning In Place (CIP)
  • Types of soil and choice of detergent
  • Cleaning verification
  • Detergents and disinfectants components and mode of action
• Maintenance and productivity
  • Equipment parameters and change-over
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Calibration of measuring devices
• Data collection and analysis
• Quality Control tools
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Quality
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Control Charts and Capability Studies
  • Cause-and-Effect Diagram
  • Pareto Chart
  • Flowchart
• Techniques for continuous improvement
• Future trends in Quality Control
• Exercises, workshops and case studies