Short Courses 2008
Saturday Courses
We are also offering some Saturday courses. All units meet the requirements of ASQ Certification
Start time 9.30am Finish 15.30pm
One day = Member $350 non Member $450
Two Day = Member $615 non Member $700
Contact AOQ for Saturday Course Dates
Auditing TS 16949 - ATS — 1 day
DATES: 18 Aug, 24 Nov
Details automotive auditing requirements, including changes in an auditor’s roles and responsibilities. Enhance understanding of process auditing techniques. Designed for experienced QS-9000 auditors who wish to upgrade their skills and add value to audits. Includes ISO 19011:2002 Auditing Standard.
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Failure Mode & Effects Analysis - FMEA — 1 day
DATES: 10 July, 8 Oct
Automotive suppliers need to prepare FMEAs for all new or changed products. Understand the benefits of using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis as a prevention tool during Quality Planning. Non-automotive companies can also benefit from using this tool.
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Statistical Process Control - SPC — 1 day
DATES: 21 Aug, 20 Oct
Understand and apply appropriate SPC tools required by TS 16949, also of value to those wanting an understanding of how to apply practical SPC in their organisation. Identify where greatest benefits of SPC can be achieved. Select & apply the appropriate tool, interpret results, and decide on action required. Covers Process Capability and attribute & variables Control Charts.
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Integrating Management Systems - IMS — 1 day
DATES: 16 Sep, 27 Nov
Simplify your management systems through integration, especially by reducing costly paperwork, & eliminating duplicated procedures and audits, and achieve effective operation of quality, environmental and OH&S systems in your organisation.
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Continual Improvement and Problem-Solving Tools - CIPS — 1 day
DATES: 7 July, 9 Oct
Course provides hands-on experience in effective use of various tools and techniques for problem solving and continual improvement. Understand variation and process capability; analyse and present data using ‘The Seven Tools’, PDCA, and 8D.
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Internal Auditing - IA — 2 days
DATES: 19-20 Aug, 6-7 Oct, 8-9 Dec
Designed to equip participants with both the skills and the confidence to conduct process-based audits of management systems. Learning outcomes include proficiency in planning, conducting and reporting audits on Quality, Environmental or OH&S Management Systems.
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Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan - APQP — 2 days
DATES: 8-9 July, 25-26 Nov
Gain skills needed to lead an Advanced Product Quality Planning team, develop Control Plans, and prepare Production Part Approval Process documentation meeting automotive requirements. Determine customer needs and expectations, Effectively apply elements of the planning process.
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Programs can be presented at Regional Centres, and additional dates arranged, subject to demand. All programs can be customised to suit your specific needs and presented on-site at very competitive rates. Contact the office for a detailed proposal.
For a detailed information sheet on any of these programs, including times and a location map, contact AOQ:
Postal Address: PO Box 1246, Hawksburn 3142
Phone: (03) 8598 9133. Fax: (03) 8598 9733
Web Site: www.aoqvic.org.au
Email: office@aoqvic.org.au
Melbourne Venue: 2nd Floor, Management House, 181 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, 3182. A map plus directions will be emailed to participants on reservation.
Cancellation Policy: Course cancellations advised in writing more than fourteen (14) days before course commencement receive a full refund of fees paid. Cancellations advised in writing between seven (7) and thirteen (13) days before course commencement receive a 50% refund of fees. Cancellations with less than six (6) days notice or where a course is not attended, forfeit the full course fee. All cancellations where a refund of fees is involved must be confirmed in writing before the refund will be paid.
Rescheduling Policy: The Australian Organisation for Quality reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason. Clients will be given maximum practicable notification of cancellation. A full refund of fees will be made; however, clients may elect to transfer their registration without additional cost where a course is rescheduled and the dates are convenient to the client.
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Certification Programs
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (ASQ) Program
The Certified Six Sigma Green
Belt is designed to provide the
knowledge necessary for individuals
who are involved in six sigma quality
improvement projects.
Individuals may seek certification from
the American Society for Quality.
Eligibility is two years of general work
experience or at least an Associate
Degree from post secondary school.
These certifications provide professional
peer group recognition both nationally
and internationally.
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Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ) Program
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Certified Manager Of Quality/Organisational Excellence (ASQ) Program
The Certified Manager of Quality
/Organisational Excellence is designed
to provide the knowledge necessary for
individuals who are involved in managing quality
and dedicated to organisationl excellence in
order to obtain and maintain improvement.
Individuals may seek certification from the
American Society for Quality. Eligibility you must
have 10 years of on-the-job experience in one or
more of the areas of the Certified Manager of
Quality/ Organisational Excellence Body of
Knowledge. A minimum of five years of this
experience must be in a decision-making
position, defined as the uthority to define,
execute or control projects/processes and to be
responsible for the outcome. This may or may
not include management or supervisory
positions.
These certifications provide professional peer
group recognition both nationally and
internationally.
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