Course Overview:
The Mechanical QA/QC (Quality Assurance & Quality Control) Certification Program by IIRDC – Nexora Academy trains students to become industry-ready professionals in the oil & gas, manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and power plant sectors.
This NCrF/NHEQF-aligned program provides practical training, industry tools, inspection techniques, NDT methods, documentation standards, and project exposure, along with university skill certification and DigiLocker verification.
Overview of the Industrial Impact:
- QA/QC professionals are in high demand globally, especially in oil & gas, refineries, petrochemical plants, fabrication units, automotive manufacturing, HVAC, EPC projects, and Gulf countries.
- Industries require technicians and engineers skilled in codes, standards, quality procedures, testing, inspection, documentation, and NDT techniques.
- This course bridges the skill gap between engineering theory and industrial quality standards, making students job-ready within a short period.
Course Modules
Core Subjects
- Quality Assurance (QA) Concepts
- Quality Control (QC) Procedures
- Mechanical Material Testing
- Codes & Standards (ASME, ANSI, ASTM, API)
- WPS, PQR, WQT Documentation
- Welding Inspection Techniques
- NDT – Level I/II (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT)
- Fabrication & Piping Quality
- Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger QA/QC
- Inspection Reporting & Documentation
Detailed Course Modules
- Introduction to Mechanical QA/QC Industry
- Quality Assurance vs Quality Control Concepts
- Mechanical Material Properties & Testing
- Welding Symbols, Defects & Inspection Methods
- ASME Codes & Standards Overview
- Piping QA/QC – Fabrication, Erection & Testing
- Dimensional Inspection & Equipment Alignment
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – RT, UT, MT, PT, VT
- Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Testing
- Documentation – WPS, PQR, WQT, DPR, ITP, QAP
- Quality Audits, NCR & Corrective Actions
- Safety & Compliance Standards
Management Projects (Practical Exposure)
- QA/QC Project Report on Fabrication Unit
- Piping & Welding Inspection Project
- Material Testing Lab Report
- NDT Practical Case Study
- Quality Audit & NCR Documentation
- ITP/QAP Preparation Project
Key Areas of the Course
- Welding QA/QC
- Piping Inspection
- Material Testing & Identification
- NDT Level I/II
- Dimensional & Alignment Inspection
- Pressure Testing
- Codes & Standards Interpretation
- Quality Documentation & Auditing
- Safety Standards & Compliance
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, learners will:
- Ability to perform NDT, welding & mechanical inspections
- Understanding of industrial QA/QC codes & standards
- Strong skills in documentation, ITP, QAP, WPS, PQR, DPR
- Ability to manage fabrication & piping quality
- Job readiness for oil & gas, construction & manufacturing sectors
- Improved safety awareness & technical reporting skills
Career Growth
- QA/QC Technician → QA/QC Inspector → Senior Inspector
- NDT Technician → NDT Level II → NDT Level III
- Welding Inspector → QA/QC Engineer → Quality Manager
- Piping Inspector → Project QA Lead → QA/QC Head
- Opportunities for international jobs with high salary packages
Industry Expectations
Industry Expectations:
- Sound knowledge of QA/QC documentation
- Familiarity with ASME/ASTM/API standards
- Hands-on NDT skills
- Strong observation & analytical skills
- Ability to handle site quality issues
- Professional reporting & communication abilities
Placement Opportunities
After completing the course, candidates can explore opportunities in oil & gas companies, refineries & petrochemical plants, construction & EPC projects, steel plants & fabrication units, automotive & aerospace manufacturing, HVAC & MEP companies, power plants & energy companies, Gulf countries (UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia), and industrial quality labs.
- Oil & Gas Companies
- Refineries & Petrochemical Plants
- Construction & EPC Projects
- Steel Plants & Fabrication Units
- Automotive & Aerospace Manufacturing
- HVAC & MEP Companies
- Power Plants & Energy Companies
- Gulf Countries – UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
- Industrial Quality Labs
Training Included