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Quality Assurance Practitioner Training

Practitioner
This course will give you an understanding of quality within the MOD and contributes to the Government Quality Assurance elements of the MOD Quality Practitioner Licensing Scheme.
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Course Information

Level: Practitioner
Location: Multiple locations
School/Centre: Defence College for Military Capability Integration
Course Code: QAPT
Duration: 2.5-days

About this course

This course will give you a knowledge and understanding of quality assurance within the MOD for the quality practitioner. Successful completion of this course and exam are mandatory requirements of the Government Quality Assurance (GQA) elements of the MOD Quality Practitioner Licensing Scheme.

What you will learn

By the end of the course you will:

  • understand the roles and activities undertaken by a GQA practitioner
  • be able to state the policies and standards that are required for the role and will know where to find sources of advice and guidance
  • understand the role and benefits of a Quality Management System (QMS)

How this course will help your career

This course is part of the quality management suite of courses and has been designed to enhance your understanding in this field. The course is mandated if your intention is to obtain an MOD GQA or comprehensive license.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military
  • MOD civil servants
  • Industry

Before you attend

Before attending this course, students are required to complete the Quality in the MOD and Quality Fundamentals workbooks. These foundation modules form part of the Quality Development Scheme (QDS) and provide the underpinning knowledge required for successful participation on the course. Students are also expected to read JSP 940 Parts 1 and 2 and the GQA Framework document prior to attendance.

During the course, students will need access to JSP 940 Parts 1 and 2, the GQA Framework, and the Knowledge in Defence (KiD) Managing Quality topic area, as these resources will be referenced throughout the training. Applicants should ensure they have sufficient time to complete the mandatory pre-course learning and reading before applying for and attending the course.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face
  • Online (Virtual)

How you will be assessed

End of course exam.