AS9110 Rev C AEROSPACE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LEAD AUDITOR

We teach you how to use auditing to improve your organization

 Days: 5 • Price: $1945

Monday-Friday

Even though AS9110 is used as the model for teaching systems and audit, this course enables students to develop and apply auditing skills using any applicable management system standard.

In addition to this course, aerospace auditors must also complete the IAQG sanctioned Aerospace Auditor Transition Training course to fulfill the training requirements for aerospace auditor authentication and recognition in OASIS.

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This AS9110 course is being offered through Quality Management International, Inc. (QMII), a Probitas Authentication certified and IAQG certified Training Provider.

AS9100:2016 Rev D AEROSPACE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LEAD AUDITOR

We teach you how to use auditing to improve your organization

 Days: 5 • Price: $1945

Monday-Friday

Even though AS9100 is used as the model for teaching systems and audit, this course enables students to develop and apply auditing skills using any applicable management system standard.

In addition to this course, aerospace auditors must also complete the IAQG sanctioned Aerospace Auditor Transition Training course to fulfill the training requirements for aerospace auditor authentication and recognition in OASIS.

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This AS9100 course is being offered through Quality Management International, Inc. (QMII), a Probitas Authentication certified and IAQG certified Training Provider.

IAQG Sanctioned Aerospace Auditor Training (AATT) AS9100

AS 9100 4 Day Instructor-led Classroom Training/Evaluation and Examination

 The Instructor-led component of the AS9100 IAQG-Sanctioned AATT is a four day class that includes how to audit to the AS9100 series standards using the process-based approach of AS9101E. Along with the training in this instructor-led component, there is a continual evaluation of the trainees paying particular attention to his/her active participation, role play, and case study exercises. The fourth day includes Online Final Examinations (which will require a laptop computer) and an Interview.

Agenda

Day 1

• Bridging the online modules and the classroom training
• Pre-Audit Activities
• Stage 1 Audit Activities

Day 2

• Stage 2 Auditing Planning
• Auditing Top Management
• Auditing Process Owners
• Auditing Process Trails

Day 3

• Audit Conclusions
• Audit Reporting
• Certification Requirements
• Surveillance, Recertification and Special Audits
• Use of the new AS9101D Audit Forms

Day 4

• Final Online Knowledge and Application Exams
• Oral Interview Exam
• Final Determination of Pass/Fail
• Final scores and the determination Pass/Fail are provided by the IAQG and not the training provider.

Prerequisites

Online Training – Successful completion of AS 9100 Online Component Registering for and completing the AS9100 online module through Plexus Intl. is the first step in meeting the IAQG AATT training requirements. The online component begins with the Knowledge and Application Initial

Examinations followed by the Foundations

Understanding 9100 online training module. Participants achieving a score of 90% or better on the exams may opt out of taking the online training module. Upon completion, participants will be provided a Certificate of Completion of the Online Modules.

3 Day AS9100:2016 Rev D Internal Auditor Class

With Live Audits

Days: 3 • CEU Hrs: 2.4

Time: Day 1 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Day 2 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Day 3 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Audience: Beginner to Advanced

Overview: 

This course prepares you to perform internal QMS audits using industry-proven techniques and to apply proper interpretation of the ISO standard to real life audit situations. You’ll follow the full audit process including: audit tools and preparation, opening meetings, audit interviews, closing meetings, and reporting.  This is a very practical class that is not “bogged-down” with academic discussions of quality topics that have limited utility for class attendees.

This Internal Audit class makes extensive use of activities and case studies to help you fully understand the requirements of quality system auditing to the AS9100:2016 Rev D standard. Since people “lock” new understanding into long-term memory much better when they apply it, lecture time is held to a minimum providing you time to grasp and then practice your newly acquired skills in simulated real-life audit situations.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who will perform audits to AS9100:2016 Rev D Standards or Quality Management Systems, individuals assisting their organizations toward AS9100:2016 Rev D registration, or individuals who are frequently audited should attend this training. Quality directors, managers, engineers, auditors, ISO coordinators, laboratory quality professionals, and anyone engaged in quality audits will benefit from this training.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites.  This course is routinely taught to quality novices and life-time professionals. All attendees are required to bring their own copy of the AS9100:2016 Rev D Quality Management Standard Requirements to this training course. These will not be provided for you. We strongly advise you bring a “paper” copy.

Course Objectives

• Prepared to conduct a solo internal audit at successful course completion
• Fully understand and interpret the AS9100:2016 Rev D requirements.
• Apply the proper interpretation of the standard in actual audit situations.
• Understand process auditing tools leading to substantive quality system improvements
• Tailor an audit interview based on the requirements of the standard and obtain audit evidence from this interview.
• Follow-up and resolve “audit trails that present themselves during the audit interviews
• Conduct audits that result in real improvements to the quality system
• Plan and execute the entire audit process including: audit preparation, opening meetings, auditing, closing meetings, and reporting.

Agenda

Day 1

Part 1:  Introductions and Self-Assessment

1. Course requirements
2. How to get the most from this experience
3. Networking with class mates (industry professionals)
4. Self-assessment of audit skills and internal audit programs Exercise #1

Part 2:  Quality Terminology and Definitions

1. Quality industry vernacular from AS9100:2009, ISO 19011
2. Differentiating between Verification and Validation
3. Understanding Corrective and Preventive Actions
4. How to converse with external auditors
5. Terminology Exercise #2

Part 3:  Requirements of AS9100:2009

1. Demystifying the AS9100:2016 Rev D standard
2. Interpreting and cross-referencing the quality standard
3. Analyzing audit findings
4. Audit exercises for application of AS9100:2016 Rev D to quality events
5. Audit Case Studies

Part 4:  The Audit Process:  Roles and Duties 

1. Roles of Auditors, Auditees, and Management during Internal Audits (IAs)
2. Qualifying Auditors
3. Duties of the IA staff
4. Exercise #8: Preparing to be audited-

Day 2

Part 5:  The Audit Process:  Performing the Audit Process

1. Audit Tools – checklists, process maps, findings, reports
2. Conducting Audit Interviews Exercise #9
3. Exercise #10 with Morgan Case Studies

Part 6:  The Audit Process:  Audit Skills and Techniques

1. Audit Interviewing techniques
2. Continual improvement techniques
3. Process Auditing methods
4. Developing a “continual improvement” attitude in the organization
5. Exercise #11 Writing Audit Findings
6. Exercise #12 Evaluating the effectiveness of Audits
7. Exercise #13 Application of Process Auditing techniques
8. Review written NCRs and OFIs

Day 3

Part 7:  The Audit Process:  Finalizing the Audit

1. Developing an Audit Schedule
2. Conducing Audits- Live Audit
3. Writing Non-Conformities
4. Prepare a PEAR form
5. Writing the audit report
6. Exercise #14 Writing and audit report
7. Exercise #15 Writing Non-Conforming Reports
8. Exercise #16 Conducting a Closing Meeting

Review and Examination for Certificate

2-Day Risk Based Thinking and Risk Management

ISO 31000 & 14971

Risk Management for ISO 9001:2015, AS9100:2016 and ISO 13485:2016

 Quality Risk Management Principles and Practices

This class will teach participants to turn Risk Assessment into a well-organized systematic approach that targets and then reduces risk to the organization, customers and stakeholders. While Risk Management is a requirement for Aerospace and Medical Device Manufacturers, these same techniques can be used regardless of the products or services offered by your organization.

Who should attend

• Anyone who needs to develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Management
• Program meets requirements for ISO 14971 and ISO 31000
• Any organization that needs a formal, disciplined approach to the identification, assessment and management of Risk
• Quality Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Internal and external auditors
• Design Teams
• Management Representatives
• Project Teams
• Anyone who needs to understand the difference between Risk Identification, Risk
• Assessment and Risk Management and how to put these important tools to work for your organization.

What you will learn

• The components of risk management that can be applied to any organization, regardless of their products or customers
• How to design a risk management structure for your organization that gets results
• A means for demonstrating to customers and stakeholders the potential risks associated with products or processes and provide assurance that these have been effectively managed
• Tools used for Risk Assessment such as FMEA and FMECA
• How to quantify risk as the first step in establishing priorities for your organization

Day 1 Agenda

• Risk terminology and theory from ISO 14971,ISO 13485, and ISO 31000
• History of risk management and relationship with Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Requirements of ISO 14971

• Design of framework for managing risk
• 4.3.2 Establishing risk management policy
• Integration into organizational processes
• Establishing internal communication and reporting mechanisms
• Establishing external communication and reporting mechanisms
• Implementing risk management
• Implementing the framework for managing risk & risk management process
• Continual improvement of the framework
• Communication and consultation
• Establishing the internal and external context
• Establishing the context of the risk management process
• Defining risk criteria
• Risk assessment

• Risk identification
• Risk analysis
• Risk evaluation
• Risk treatment

• Selection of risk treatment options
• Preparing and implementing risk treatment plans
• Monitoring and review
• Recording the risk management process
• Exercises B.1 – B.6 internal & external framework, risk treatment, risk monitoring, risk policy, risk analysis
• Additional Requirements for ISO 31000

Day 2 Agenda

• Guidelines from ISO 14971/31000 Risk Assessment Techniques – Risk Management
• Selection of risk assessment techniques

• Selection of techniques
• Availability of Resources
• The Nature and Degree of Uncertainty
• Complexity of risk
• Application of risk assessment during life cycle phases

• Types of risk assessment techniques

• Flow charts and process mapping
• Brainstorming
• Risk Checklists
• Delphi Method
• Process FMEA
• Design FMEA
• Fault Tree Analysis (Event Tree Analysis)
• HAZOP & HACCP
• Cause & Effect with 5-Whys & 7-M
• Preliminary hazard analysis
• Risk Ranking and Filtering

• Case Studies with application
• Organization’s Risk Procedures and Tools

• Case Studies from Organization’s Risk Analysis, Treatment and Monitoring

• Risk Applications in the Aerospace organization

• Internal Audit
• Training
• CAPA System
• Supplier Selection & Control
• Outsourcing – Special Processes
• Facilities and Equipment
• Design & Development
• Production and Process Controls
• Process Validation and Re-Validation
• Servicing

• Design FMEA Case Study
• Various Risk Case Studies
• Organization’s Case Studies
• Statistical Methods
• Test

 2 Day (18 Hr) AS9100:2016 Rev D Internal Auditor Class

Live online or Onsite Only

Days: 2 • CEU Hrs: 1.9

Time: Day 1 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Day 2 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Audience: Beginner to Advanced

Overview: 

This course prepares you to perform internal QMS audits using industry-proven techniques and to apply proper interpretation of the ISO standard to real life audit situations. You’ll follow the full audit process including: audit tools and preparation, opening meetings, audit interviews, closing meetings, and reporting.  This is a very practical class that is not “bogged-down” with academic discussions of quality topics that have limited utility for class attendees.

This Internal Audit class makes extensive use of activities and case studies to help you fully understand the requirements of quality system auditing to the AS9100:2016 standard. Since people “lock” new understanding into long-term memory much better when they apply it, lecture time is held to a minimum providing you time to grasp and then practice your newly acquired skills in simulated real-life audit situations.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who will perform audits to AS9100:2016 Standards or Quality Management Systems, individuals assisting their organizations toward AS9100:2016 registration, or individuals who are frequently audited should attend this training. Quality directors, managers, engineers, auditors, ISO coordinators, laboratory quality professionals, and anyone engaged in quality audits will benefit from this training.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites.  This course is routinely taught to quality novices and life-time professionals. All attendees are required to bring their own copy of the AS9100:2016 Quality Management Standard Requirements to this training course. These will not be provided for you. We strongly advise you bring a “paper” copy.

Course Objectives

• Prepared to conduct a solo internal audit at successful course completion
• Fully understand and interpret the AS9100:2016 requirements.
• Apply the proper interpretation of the standard in actual audit situations.
• Understand process auditing tools leading to substantive quality system improvements
• Tailor an audit interview based on the requirements of the standard and obtain audit evidence from this interview.
• Follow-up and resolve “audit trails that present themselves during the audit interviews
• Conduct audits that result in real improvements to the quality system
• Plan and execute the entire audit process including: audit preparation, opening meetings, auditing, closing meetings, and reporting.

Agenda

Part 1:  Introductions and Self-Assessment

1. Course requirements
2. How to get the most from this experience
3. Networking with class mates (industry professionals)
4. Self-assessment of audit skills and internal audit programs Exercise #1

Part 2:  Quality Terminology and Definitions

1. Quality industry vernacular from AS9100:2016, ISO 19011
2. Differentiating between Verification and Validation
3. Understanding Corrective and Preventive Actions
4. How to converse with external auditors
5. Terminology Exercise #2

Part 3:  Requirements of AS9100:2016

1. Demystifying the AS9100:2016 standard
2. Interpreting and cross-referencing the quality standard
3. Analyzing audit findings
4. Audit exercises for application of AS9100:2016 to quality events
5. Exercise #3-#7: Short case studies in quality events

Part 4:  The Audit Process:  Roles and Duties 

1. Roles of Auditors, Auditees, and Management during Internal Audits (IAs)
2. Qualifying Auditors
3. Duties of the IA staff
4. Exercise #8: Preparing to be audited

Part 5:  The Audit Process:  Performing the Audit Process

1. Audit Tools – checklists, process maps, findings, reports
2. Conducting Audit Interviews Exercise #9
3. Exercise #10 Quality event case studies

Part 6:  The Audit Process:  Audit Skills and Techniques

1. Audit Interviewing techniques
2. Continual improvement techniques
3. Process Auditing methods
4. Developing a “continual improvement” attitude in the organization
5. Exercise #11 Writing Audit Findings
6. Exercise #12 Evaluating the effectiveness of Audits
7. Exercise #13 Application of Process Auditing techniques

Part 7:  The Audit Process:  Finalizing the Audit

1. Writing the audit report
2. Opening and Closing Meetings
3. Exercise #14 Writing and audit report
4. Exercise #15 Writing Non-Conforming Reports
5. Exercise #16 Conducting a Closing Meeting

Review and Examination for Certificate

1/2-Day Counterfeit Parts AS5553 Class

We teach you how to identify and prevent the use of counterfeit parts

Days: 1/2 • Price: $500

Who Should Attend

• End User (government or commercial using platforms, systems, and/or equipment e.g. UK MoD, US DoD, NASA etc.)
• Platform Integrator
• Systems Integrator
• OEM (System level e.g. Radar, Lower Level e.g. Power Supply)
• CEM (Board Level)
• Product Maintenance/Repair Organization
• Material Procurement Organizations (e.g. BPO organizations etc.)
• Others (any organization contracted by a customer to comply or who chooses to use to enhance its processes)

9001:2015 , 13485:2016, & AS9100:2016 Transition

Who Should Attend

Those responsible for planning and executing the transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015, including Management Representatives and Quality Managers, or anyone desiring an up-to-date awareness of the changes that will be impacting new or existing ISO 9001:2008-based Quality Management Systems, including ISO 13485 and AS9100.

Course Objectives

• Understand the key changes to ISO 901:2015, AS9100 Rev D (2016), and ISO 13485:2016
• Understand the development and implications of Annex SL
• Learn how the new format and structure of 2015 sub-clauses compares to those of 2008
• Provide tools, techniques and tips to address the new requirements for strategic planning, risk management, the context of the organization, etc.
• Become aware of new requirements in documentation

Agenda

Day One

 

• New Requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and AS9100:2016
• Comparison of the Structure and Sequence of ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2008
• Implications of Appendix 4
• Strategic Planning Elements of 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, and 9.3
• Risk-based Elements of 6.1, 7.5.1, and 8.1
• Action Plan Elements of 6.2
• Differences in Documentation and Other Requirements
• Timetable for Transition of Certification to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016
• Individualized Transition Road Map

1 Day Nadcap Introduction

Days: 1

Time: Day 1 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Audience: Beginner to Advanced

Overview:

This course introduces you to the Nadcap process and helps you get prepared for the certification process including the onsite assessment performed by the Nadcap auditor.  You’ll learn about Nadcap and how to effectively work within the Nadcap system.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals responsible for obtaining or maintaining Nadcap accreditation for their organizations.  Quality directors, managers, process owners, quality engineers, auditors, laboratory personnel, and production management.

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites.  This course is routinely taught to quality novices and life-time professionals.

Course Objectives

• Learning about Nadcap, its purpose, and documentation.
• Prepare for Nadcap accreditation.
• Understanding and application of Nadcap requirements.
• Preparing for and performing internal audits to Nadcap criteria.
• Preparing for the Nadcap audit
• How to respond to Nadcap corrective actions.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Nadcap
  • History
  • Purpose,
  • Documents
  • Meetings
  • Participation
  • Requesting certification etc…

• Preparing for Nadcap Certification
  • Documenting requirements
  • self-audits
  • self-audit frequency
• The Nadcap Audit Process
  • Stages of the audit
  • ITAR
• Nonconformance Report (NCR) Response Methodology and Process
  • Response Time Frame,
  • Cycles explained
  • Components of the response.