RABQSA Certified AS9110 Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) Standard Auditor Course

Course 0611 - 5 Days - 3.6 CEUs

$1995 USD
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Key Session Topics
Formerly RABQSA Certified AS9110 Standard Lead Auditor Training

GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND BASIC AUDITING TOPICS:

• Course format, attendee requirements and how attendee will be evaluated
• Aerospace auditors’ personal qualifications and conduct
• Roles and responsibilities of audit team members and others associated with the audit
• Overview of the types of audits, their purpose and importance
• Determining an audit schedule
• Degree of importance based on the type of business
• Focus of an audit on the organization’s entire documented/defined business system
• Post audit follow-up on nonconformities and closing out of corrective actions

Throughout the course, there will be discussion of key differences among the various standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, AS9014 and the AS9104 trilogy.

GENERAL TOPICS AND TOPICS RELATED TO STANDARDS:

• Description of the purpose of a quality management system and its role in helping an organization operate with increased effectiveness, consistency and customer satisfaction
• Explanation of the purpose and intent of the ISO 9000 series of standards and how they relate to AS9110
• Description of the continuing process of development of AQMS standards and ISO 19011, the impact such developments may have on the auditing process and the importance of auditors to stay current on auditing requirements and practices
• Description of the eight Quality Management Principles and explanation of how they relate to AS9110
• Detailed discussion and explanation of the intent and the requirement of each clause of AS9110
• Discussion and explanation of the documentation required by AS9110 and the interrelationships between the quality manual, procedures, quality planning, policy and objectives
• Explanation of the audit evidence needed to demonstrate conformity to the AS9110 requirements
• Explanation and practice in evaluating an entire AQMS, including process, customer focus and continual improvement
• Explanation and practice in evaluating the differing requirements for AQMS documentation in a variety of situations
• Explanation of the difference between documents and records and practice in recognizing each of them
• Detailed explanation of the difference between legal compliance and conformity with AS9110 and other AQMS standards and the significance of these terms when auditing
• A discussion of the hierarchy of authority’s requirements (i.e. FAA or other CAA, military, space) and applicable advisory materials, where to obtain additional information and how to incorporate authority’s requirements into the audit activities)
• A discussion of the hierarchy of standards published under the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) umbrella
• A description of the auditor authentication requirements for AS9110 auditors

THE AUDIT PROCESS AND AUDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Description of Americas Aerospace Quality Group requirements for AQMS certification and registration programs
• Description of an how an organization accomplishes certification/registration of its AQMS to AS9110
• Explanation of AS9110 AEA approval requirements
• Explanation of planning and organizing all aspects of an AS9110 audit, including several approaches to process auditing, and practice in performing these tasks
• Completing an AS9110 certification audit (done through case studies in class)
• Explanation of how to properly complete the AS9101 checklist and practice in completing a checklist, including scoring methods
• Discussion on recommendations regarding acceptability of an AQMS for certification and practice in making a recommendation
• Description of the OASIS database, how to access it, the data it contains, security of that data and access to the data (public and private)

Dates, Locations, and Registration  

How to Register

You can register for a course in either of two easy ways:

• Call us at (800)374-3818.
• Click on a date in the table below and complete the online registration form.

Register online or call 800-374-3818.

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Course Objectives
This course offers a detailed approach to quality management systems lead auditor training. It fully meets the requirements of the accredited RABQSA Certification Scheme. This course has also been approved by the America’s Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG) to provide Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQMS) training on AS9110. This 40-hour (5-day) course is taught to the most current version of the AS9110 standard and is designed to meet the AQMS standards training requirements of AS9014 section 7.4 and AS9104/3, section A.2 (which replaced the requirements of AIR5493).

• The training follows the basic steps of a QMS audit of an aerospace maintenance facility, from Preparation and Evaluation to Reporting and Corrective Action. While the course concentrates primarily on external audits, such as third-party and supplier audits, the information is easily adaptable to internal audits. Practical workshops, case studies, and simulated assessments are used to practice new skills and techniques. A two hour written examination is conducted at the end of the course.

Course Outline
This course is the AS9110 Standard Auditor Course as defined by AS9014/3

This course is intended for the auditor who wants to become an AS9110 Aerospace Experience Auditor (AEA) and has not successfully completed a QMS (ISO 9001 based) based auditor training course approved by a training provider approval body. This course is also intended for experienced auditors, as it can serve as an excellent opportunity to polish auditing skills that have been developed so far and facilitate growth as an auditor.

This is a highly participative course which provides comprehensive instruction on auditing quality management systems for those who wish to audit in the aerospace arena. The course content covers a broad range of aerospace information relating to auditing activities. It includes an expanded discussion on the AS9110 standard, the AS9111 checklist and the requirements of the AS9104 trilogy.

Certification
This course has been certified by RABQSA International. It meets the training requirements as established in AS9014 and AS9104/3 (which replaced the requirements of AIR5493). “Successful completion” of this training satisfies the RABQSA's requirements for AS9110 Standard Auditor Training in its Aerospace Auditor Certification Program.

This course is also certified by RABQSA International to meet the training portion of the requirements for non-accredited certification of individual QMS Provisional Auditors, Auditors, and Lead Auditors.

Please click here for further details about the RABQSA auditor certification process.



Who Should Attend

• Individuals who want to become RABQSA certified AS9110 Aerospace Experience Auditors (AEA)
• Individuals who want to become RABQSA certified QMS Lead Auditors
• Quality Professionals and Management Representatives
• Anyone who will perform internal or supplier audits, especially of aerospace maintenance activities
• Representatives from companies seeking AS9110 registration
• Representatives from companies that recognize the value of operating a controlled quality management system
• Experienced auditors seeking to hone their auditing skills
• Auditors seeking an understanding of the requirements for auditing in the aerospace maintenance arena
• Individuals who will lead the AS9110 certification or conformity effort in their company
• Individuals who seek a better understanding of aerospace activities, especially with a maintenance focus
• Quality Professionals seeking career broadening information
• Accountable Executive Managers, Maintenance Managers and Management Representatives for maintenance facilities

Prerequisites

• Each student should have studied the current published version of AS9110 prior to attending this course
• Familiarity with the work, auditing and training requirements required to become an AEA is helpful

Successful Course Completion:
Attendees who achieve the required pass points for the written examination and the required minimum grading for the continuous assessment will receive a certificate of “Successful Completion” to demonstrate that you have met the AS9110 Standard Auditor training requirements. Attendees who do not achieve the required pass points will receive a certificate of “attendance” only.

To become an RABQSA Certified AS9110 Aerospace Experience Auditor (AEA):
To be an AS9110 AEA, an individual must already be an auditor or lead auditor with credentials established with a certification/registration body, such as RABQSA International. There are training, work experience and auditing requirements. One requirement of AS9104/3 is that a prospective AEA have at least two years aerospace work experience in the last 15 years.

The prospective AS9110 AEA must also either:

• have four years in the last ten years of work experience in aerospace and have specific training in Repair/Overhaul or demonstrated 2 years full time experience in the last four in the Repair/Overhaul area (per AS9104/3, the AS9110 Aerospace Industry Specific Course (formerly the AS9110 Competency Course) meets this training requirement),
  
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  • take an AS9110 Aerospace Industry Specific Course and complete two aerospace audits while being witnessed by a currently qualified AS9110 AEA auditor who themselves did not become qualified via industry specific training. Please click here to visit the RABSQA Web site for further details about the RABQSA.
  
  
  To become an RABQSA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor:
  You must satisfactorily complete a certified lead auditor course and accomplish the auditing requirements set forth by the RABQSA. Please click here to visit the RABSQA Web site for further details about the RABQSA.

What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:

• breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
• a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
• a copy of the standard (where applicable)
• forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
• certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
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Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
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1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.