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Find out how to perform an internal audit against the requirements of AS9100D for quality management systems in the aerospace, defence and related industries.

This 2-day AS9100 Internal Auditor training course teaches the skills needed to audit an organisation’s quality management system against AS9100D.

The interactive course combines teaching modules, discussions and group exercises to help delegates explore the practical application of the standard.

Delegates will leave the course with the skills and knowledge to undertake an internal audit of an AS9100D quality management system, including assessing conformity against AS9100D, and providing recommendations for continual improvement.

The course is suitable for those involved in internal audits of systems and processes against AS900D, including:

  • those who are planning to perform internal audits for AS9100D
  • managers responsible for an AS9100D quality management system or are planning to implement an AS9100D-compliant QMS
  • quality engineers, quality assurance managers and compliance managers who are required to have knowledge of both AS 9100D and ISO 9001

The course has been designed for delegates with no prior auditing experience.

Key topics covered by this course include:

  • the role and responsibilities of an internal auditor
  • the internal audit process (including planning, reporting, checklists, interviewing techniques, corrective actions and follow-up)
  • QMS structure
  • AS9100D additional requirements (including counterfeit parts, calibration and determination of requirements for products and services, operational risk management and performance indicators)
  • overview of AS9110 and AS9120
  • the process approach
  • gap analysis
  • risks and opportunities
  • root cause analysis
  • nonconformity report writing
  • Annex SL
  • ISO 9001:2015 purpose and clauses
  • recommended resources

Delivered by a subject matter expert and experienced tutor, this course is tailored to meet the needs of the teaching environment. Whether face-to-face or online in our Virtual Classroom, the teaching will be highly interactive, with plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and group exercises. Agendas will vary according to delivery method, but will look similar to:

Day 1

  • WELCOME
  • Concepts of quality and systems, skills requirements, cost of quality failure, auditing approaches
  • Understanding ISO 9001:2015
  • Understanding AS9100D requirements beyond ISO 9001:2015, including counterfeit part; product safety; special requirements; design and development planning and controls; control of externally provided processes, products and services; control of equipment, tools and software programs; validation and control of special processes; identification and traceability; post-delivery activities; control of nonconforming outputs; performance evaluation; management reviews; continual improvement
  • LUNCH
  • Understanding the standards continued
  • CLOSE

Day 2

  • Understanding the standards continued
  • LUNCH
  • Mentored audits in teams
  • Collate and review findings and categorise
  • Noncomformity reporting, writeup and follow up
  • CLOSE

By the end of this AS 9100 Internal Auditor training courses delegates will understand the principles of internal QMS auditing and be able to:

  • Plan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit specifically against AS9100D
  • Identify risks, nonconformities and opportunities for improvement

A certificate of completion will be awarded to delegates who attend the full course, which they can use to demonstrate their new AS 9100 internal auditing knowledge and skills.

AS9100 Internal Auditor Certificate