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Scheduled Courses - May thru August 2008
Several courses are scheduled to dovetail with the SAE/PAMA conference in
Wichita, Kansas. SAE's Aviation Technology Conference, formerly
known as the General Aviation Technology Conference, will be held in
Wichita August 19 through 21, and the Professional Aviation Maintenance
Association (PAMA) Regional Airworthiness Symposium will be held in
Wichita August 22 and 23, 2008. More information on those
conferences can be found by clicking
HERE.
If you know of six or more people who need any of these training courses
anywhere in the world, contact
Crucial Knowledge and we'll try to arrange these same courses
at a time and place of your choosing. You may also contact
Crucial Knowledge to request a course outline in MSWord
format be emailed to you for any of the courses listed below, or to
request development of a specific course for your organization. ARINC 429 Theory & Troubleshooting
Repair Station Management & Operation Courses Human Factors for FAA Repair Stations Avionics & Aviation Electronics Courses
Inspection Authorization Renewal - On-line
AS 9120:2002 QMS - Aerospace Requirements for Stockist Distributors - On-line Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing for Inspection, Design and Engineering
FCC Commercial Radio Operators License (GROL) Study & Exam ISO 9000 QMS LEAD AUDITOR - On-line Aerospace Machine Trades Print Reading Aerospace Adhesives & Sealants - Boeing BAC5000 Torquing Aerospace Fasteners - Boeing BAC5509 ISO 17025 for Test & Calibration Labs
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ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training & Certification |
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Registration as a Lead Auditor for ISO 9000 standards requires that an
individual take a required course and pass an examination. Successful
completion of this course and the examination (included) fulfills the
training requirements of the National Registration Scheme for Assessors
of Quality Systems. The ISO 9000 series standards and this five day
course are designed to provide an understanding of the ISO 9000
standards; a guide to registration to the ISO standards; a guide to
registration as a Lead Auditor or Auditor; proven audit techniques to
apply immediately; and "how to" information conveyed by lecture,
discussions and a realistic case study in which the participant is the
auditor. Gladhill Associates is the presenter, Crucial Knowledge
hosts. Who: Mr. Chris Lair is a registered Quality System Lead Auditor - Aerospace, a Certified Quality Engineer, and is recognized by the RAB as a Qualified Aerospace Trainer. When: Class meets 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Lead Auditor written exam is held during the last half of Friday. Cost: $1895 includes all necessary materials, training, text and certification exam. For more information or to enroll, call Gary Burch at 301-412-5966. View the detailed course schedule by clicking HERE. Also, be sure to look at the ON-LINE QMS LEAD AUDITOR COURSES which are RABQSA approved! Comments from those who recently
attended ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training & Certification: "This class met, then exceeded, my expectations." "Every Boeing Field Representative needs this class." "Excellent course. Thanks!" "I gained an understanding, along with some excellent
techniques for conducting audits." "The instructor was very skilled, knowledgeable, and
had good communication skills."
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AS 9100 Rev. B Lead Auditor Training & Certification |
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Become an AS 9100 Registered Lead Auditor. Suppliers to the
aerospace industry will find critical auditing guidance in this RABQSA
accredited course. Designed for aerospace manufacturers and suppliers,
this five-day program features workshops tailored to the working
environment of the aerospace industry, as well as discussions on ISO
9001, AS 9000, AS 9100, and applicable FAA and industry reports, rules
and regulations. Discussions focus on the elements that comprise a quality management system, including policy manual, procedures and work instructions in the aerospace industry. Workshops and case studies illustrate valuable tools for audit preparation, conduct and follow-up. Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards is recommended. Gladhill Associates is the presenter, Crucial Knowledge hosts. Who: Burt Gold, a Quality Systems Management Specialist with experience in ISO 9000 commercial and military applications. His 40 plus years of experience and expertise includes all aspects of quality control systems, manufacturing processes, and Total Quality Management. He has experience as an ISO 9000/AS 9100 Project Manager and Quality Management Consultant. Previously a Corporate Quality Assurance Engineer and Manager with Allied-Signal Aerospace, Mr. Gold is a Registered Lead Auditor with the RAB, an IRCA Environmental Auditor and an RAB AS9100 auditor. Alternate Instructor is Stanley Faust, who holds an Associates degree in Total Quality Management and Masters Degrees in Management Information Systems and Human Resource Development. He is a 27 year aerospace industry veteran, is certified with the IRCA as a QMS Aerospace Lead Auditor, and is also certified with the RAB as an Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor (AIEA). Alternate instructor is Mr. Chris Lair is a registered Quality System Lead Auditor - Aerospace (IRCA), a Certified Quality Engineer, and is recognized by the RAB as a Qualified Aerospace Trainer. When: Class meets 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 3:30pm on Friday. The Lead Auditor examination is held on Friday. Cost: $1895 includes all necessary materials, training, text and certification exam. Where: For more information or to enroll, call Gary Burch at 301-412-5966. Think you’ve already got what it takes? Take an on-line AS 9100 pretest by clicking HERE. or Learn more about AS 9100 in general by clicking
HERE.
Development is underway to soon begin offering the 40-hour Lead Auditor course as a hybrid mix of on-line training followed by three classroom days. By having students complete the initial portions of the Lead Auditor body of knowledge in on-line computer-based training, your travel time and time away from work will be substantially reduced. You'll also save money! |
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing for Inspection, Design and Engineering |
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What: This GD&T course is designed for those employed in the aerospace engineering, design and inspection fields and provides an understanding of GD&T principles and applications for the ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards. Learn the key elements, symbols and concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Know what datums apply and when. Read and understand Feature Control Frames. Who: The instructor, Mr. James Keith, has 25 years of experience in aerospace design and inspection. He is an active, voting member of the ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), the Y14.8 (forgings and castings) and Y14.43 (functional gauging and fixtures) Standards Committees. He also is co-author of a soon-to-be-published book on GD&T Applications. Where: The June/July class will be held at Globe Engineering, 1539 S. St. Paul, Wichita, Kansas. Click HERE to see a map. Where: The August 3-day class will be held at Hawthorn Suites, 2405 N. Ridge Road. That’s just north and west of the intersection of 21st Street North and Ridge Road. Click HERE to see a map. Cost: $599. Includes all necessary materials, training and text. GD&T for Shop Floor Employees What: This 16-hour GD&T introductory course is intended for shop floor employees and others who need to know how to interpret and work with GD&T blueprints in the measurement, fabrication and assembly of tooling, jigs, dies, and production components.Who: The instructor is Mr. James Keith. When: Class meets from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays, July 14 and 21, 2008.Where: Class will be held at Hawthorn Suites, 2405 N. Ridge Road. That’s just north and west of the intersection of 21st Street North and Ridge Road. Click HERE to see a map.Cost: $239 includes all necessary materials, training and pocket guide. For more information or to enroll, call Gary Burch at 301-412-5966. Think you’ve already got what it takes? Take an on-line GD&T pretest by clicking HERE. Read a paper by the instructor on how GD&T can save you money by clicking HERE. Comments from those who recently attended GD&T for Inspection, Design and Engineering: "This class will help me design better products, and improve company profits by reducing production costs." "This is a much needed skill for me to bring to my job." "My employer will see cost reductions for inspection and for out-sourced parts." "The instructor not only knew the material, but he explained how to apply it in appropriate ways." "I recommend that all engineers and quality inspectors that use GD&T attend."
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AS 9100 (Aerospace) Internal Auditor Training - Quality Assurance |
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What: AS 9100 (Rev. B) Internal Auditor is based on the quality system
requirements standard with additional requirements as established by the
aerospace industry. These requirements supplement the ISO quality system
model to satisfy internal, government and regulatory requirements for
the aerospace industry, and establish a single quality management system
for the aerospace industry. This class provides the needed training for
internal auditors and provides knowledge crucial to performing external
supplier audits to this new standard. By demonstrating conformance to AS
9100 (Rev. B), suppliers to the aerospace industry can gain a
competitive advantage and benefit from the improved processes and
continuous improvement that is the foundation of ISO 9001:2000. Almost
all major aerospace manufacturers are requiring suppliers to demonstrate
conformance to this standard.
Who: Burt Gold, a Quality Systems Management Specialist with experience in ISO 9000 commercial and military applications. His 40 plus years of experience and expertise includes all aspects of quality control systems, manufacturing processes, and Total Quality Management. He has experience as an ISO 9000/AS 9100 Project Manager and Quality Management Consultant. Previously a Corporate Quality Assurance Engineer and Manager with Allied-Signal Aerospace, Mr. Gold is a Registered Lead Auditor with the RAB, an IRCA Environmental Auditor and an RAB AS9100 auditor. Alternate Instructor is Stanley Faust, who holds an Associates degree in Total Quality Management and Masters Degrees in Management Information Systems and Human Resource Development. He is a 27 year aerospace industry veteran, is certified with the IRCA as a QMS Aerospace Lead Auditor, and is also certified with the RAB as an Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor (AIEA). Alternate instructor is Mr. Chris Lair is a registered Quality System Lead Auditor - Aerospace (IRCA), a Certified Quality Engineer, and is recognized by the RAB as a Qualified Aerospace Trainer. When: All Wichita classes meet from 8am to 5pm on Thursdays, and from 8am to Noon on Fridays. Classes outside of Wichita meet from 8am to 5pm both days. Where: ON-LINE!!! This course is also available as an on-line training course that you can take on your own schedule at any internet-connected computer of your choice. View the course outline and on-line training details by clicking HERE. For more information or to enroll, call Gary Burch at 301-412-5966. Think you’ve already got what it takes? Take an on-line AS 9100 pretest by clicking HERE or Learn more about AS 9100 in general by clicking HERE.
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AS 9120:2002 Quality Management Systems - Aerospace
Requirements for Stockist Distributors |
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What: Become familiar with the purpose of SAE AS 9120:2002 Aerospace Requirements for Stockist Distributors Quality Management Systems, including abbreviations of the International Standard and the requirements for Aerospace and Original Equipment Auditors. You'll learn the requirements for Aerospace Experience Auditors and necessary continuing education and audit requirements. This standard addresses chain of custody, traceability, control and availability of records. AS9120 is applicable for use by organizations that procure parts, materials and assemblies, who sell these products to a customer in the aerospace industry. AS 9120 provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system focused on areas directly impacting product safety and reliability including specific requirements for batch and lot splitting and maintaining conformance to specifications, defining documents and maintaining airworthiness certificates and requirements, control of records, traceability, and evidence of conformance. When and Where: At your convenience from any internet-connected computer. For more information or to enroll, call Gary Burch at 301-412-5966. To have your name ADDED or REMOVED from the Crucial Knowledge e-mail notification list: | |
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RABQSA Certified QMS ISO 9001:2000 Provisional Lead Auditor Certification Course - ON-LINE! |
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What: This self-paced on-line course is intended for those who need to obtain detailed knowledge and understanding of the ISO 9001:2000 Standard, in addition to its application in the audit process. This course includes all three RABQSA competency modules: Management System Auditing (AU), Auditing Quality Management Systems (QM), and Leading Management System Audit Teams (TL), thereby fully meeting the RABQSA requirements for application resulting in Provisional Auditor status for students successfully completing the coursework. Presentation by Gladhill Associates, hosted by Crucial Knowledge. Enroll in specific individual modules (QM - AU - TL), or take all three at a package discount. This is an RABQSA certified course. Learn more about the RABQSA Organization by clicking HERE. Learn more about Crucial Knowledge's On-Line Training by clicking HERE. Who: Initially developed by the RABQSA certified instructor Burt Gold, these on-line courses were fully reviewed and approved by the RABQSA in January 2005. When: At your own pace and beginning whenever you like. No travel expenses. No per diem. No commuting. No hotel rooms. No rigid schedule. Where: At any internet connected computer.
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AS 9110 Lead Auditor Training - Quality Systems for Aircraft Repair Stations - RABQSA Approved |
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What: Become an AS 9110 Lead Auditor by upgrading your existing ISO 9001 or AS 9100 Lead Auditor status in this two day "bridge" course. This two-day course is RABQSA approved and presents thorough information regarding the AS 9110 standard, which defines the quality system requirements for the maintenance of commercial, private and military aircraft. Presentation by Gladhill Associates, hosted by Crucial Knowledge. Certifying your organization's quality management system to the AS 9110 standards:
Who: This class is taught by Burt Gold, a Quality Systems Management Specialist with experience in ISO 9000 commercial and military applications. His 40 plus years of experience and expertise includes all aspects of quality control systems, manufacturing processes, and Total Quality Management. He has experience as an ISO 9000/AS 9100 Project Manager and Quality Management Consultant. Previously a Corporate Quality Assurance Engineer and Manager with Allied-Signal Aerospace, Mr. Gold is a Registered Lead Auditor with the RABQSA, an IRCA Environmental Auditor and an IRCA AS 9100 AEA auditor. When: Class meets from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Instructor lead: $995 includes all necessary materials. On-line: $695. Where:
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