The Quality Institute (QI) provides training and other technical solutions for industry, through the delivery of information and instructions on the requirements, systems, processes and methods described by local, regional and international standards.

It has as its vision and mission the following:

The Vision of the Quality Institute, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (QI BSJ) is Jamaica’s premier provider of quality services in Training, Certification of Persons and the chief facilitator for Accreditation of conformity assessment bodies to support the national and regional quality culture towards attaining economic growth. 

The Mission of the Quality Institute, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (QI BSJ) supports the Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s (BSJ) goals; services the local and regional market and provides excellent client services through the facilitation of high-quality Training, Certification of Persons and other capacity-building services for the international recognition of conformity assessment and other organizations.

The QI delivers various training types / modes, these include:

• Public Training - offered as face-to-face classroom and field / simulated or distance (online) sessions

• In-Plant / On-site training 

• Industry Focused Training

• Attachment Training

Individuals, Small and Medium-sized entities (SMEs), institutions and other types of organizations are provided with information and tools that enable understanding of standards and technical competencies which aid in the development and promotion of a quality culture, and the establishment of world class industries for trade. The QI’s services are provided to the public and private sectors, as well as government and other groupings within industry.

The Unit currently offers technical training solutions in:

• All the major management systems at various levels including:

  • Food Safety - Element Food Safety, GMP, HACCP ISO 22000

  • Quality Management System - ISO 9001, Developing QM, IA and audit related courses

  • Environmental Management system

  • Occupational Health and Safety - ISO 45001

  • Risk Management- ISO 31000

  • Laboratory requirement- ISO 17025

• Other Technical trainings including:

  • Dangerous Goods, Can seam analysis, Building Codes, Labelling, Project Management, Microbiological Identification, Business Continuity and Cost of Quality Training

• Online Training Courses will include:

  • Good Manufacturing Practices

  • HACCP Training

  • Quality Management System

  • Understanding & Interpreting ISO 9001:2015

  • Food Safety Management System

  • Occupational Health & Safety Management System

  • Foundation ISO 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety