At-a-Glance: Target a “core QA/QC stack” of ISO 9001 auditor + NDT Level II + Welding/Coatings inspector, then layer discipline API inspector cards and ASQ CQE. Typical runway: 9–18 months part-time; ...
Over the last few months, I have heard various experienced and knowledgeable experts state (emphatically no less) totally contradictory opinions regarding quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), ...