This document outlines a suggested course of study and extracurricular experiences for students interested in a career as a process control technician or quality control technician. The coursework covers subjects such as English, math, science, technology and engineering. Suggested extracurricular experiences include skills competitions, robotics clubs and apprenticeships. Upon completion of high school and potential postsecondary education, career options for students include positions as an inspector or quality control technician.

1. Quality Assurance
Career Goal (O*NET Code): Process Control Technician (51-9061), Cluster Overview: Planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related
professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process
Quality Control Technician (51-9061), Calibration Technician (17-3023).
engineering.
SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
English I World Geography Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
Core Courses: Algebra I Languages other than English I SkillsUSA Odyssey of the Mind
Biology Health/PE or Equivalent TSA Destination ImagiNation
9th
Botball Educational Robotics Program
Career-Related Technology Systems (Modular Lab Based)** or Engineering Principles or National Robotics Challenge
Electives: Robotics I or Electricity/Electronics Technology
English II World History
Core Courses: Geometry Languages other than English II
Principles of Technology I Technology Applications
10th
High School
Career-Related Engineering Graphics or Robotics II or Manufacturing Technology
Electives:
English III United States History Career Learning Experiences: Service Learning Experiences:
Mathematic Models with Applications Communication Applications Career Preparation (Paid/Unpaid) Boy Scouts of America
Core Courses:
Physics PE or Equivalent Job Shadowing Girl Scouts of the USA
11th
Internship Community Service Volunteer
Career-Related Apprenticeship
Bio-related Technology Systems or Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems or
Electives: Manufacturing Systems
English IV Government/Economics
Algebra II Fine Arts
Core Courses: Engineering
12th
Career-Related Research Design and Development or Problems and Solutions in Technology
Electives:
Professional Associations:
Associate's Certificates On-the-Job
Training
Machinist Assistant Drafting Assistant Shop Helper American Iron and Steel Institute
American Society for Quality
*NOTE: These experiences may be completed as part of the high school experience. American Society for Testing and Materials
Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Career Options: National Tooling and Machining Association
OSHA CareerSafe Inspector Precision Metalforming Association
Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
*Students may earn all or part of these certificates as part of the high school experience. Society of Quality Assurance
Career Options: Society of Plastics Engineers
Degree
Quality Control Technician
Industrial Production Precision Metal Worker
Postsecondary
Product Quality Control
Career Options:
Bachelor's
Degree
Quality Assurance Manager Industrial Technologist
Industry and Technology Technology Management Engineering Technology
Quality Coordinator
Career Options:
Graduate
Degree
Management of Technology Engineering Technology Industrial Safety Inspector Quality Assurance Manager Quality Coordinator
Consultant
* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career path and is based on the most recent information as of 2007.
** Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical Credit (ATC), or locally articulated All plans should meet high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
*** May substitute for the required credit for Health Education courses, if possible. Students may select other elective courses for personal enrichment purposes.
Manufacturing: Quality Assurance: Quality Control Inspectors - June, 2007