AS9100 Lead Auditor Training Course
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to lead effective AS9100 audits across aerospace, aviation, space and defence environments. TPT Consultancy’s AS9100 lead auditor training course supports professionals who need to understand AS/EN 9100:2016 requirements, lead audit activity and apply recognised aerospace auditing principles with confidence.
This course is available through virtual classroom and in person delivery, making it suitable for individuals, quality teams and organisations looking to build stronger AS9100 auditing capability.
TPT’s AS9100 lead auditor training is designed for professionals who need to lead, manage and report audits against AS/EN 9100:2016. The course supports learners in developing a detailed understanding of AS9100 auditing, including audit planning, audit delivery, objective evidence, reporting, findings, corrective action and audit follow up.
This AS9100 lead auditor course is suitable for people working across aerospace, aviation, space, defence, manufacturing and supply chain environments. Learners will explore how Aerospace Quality Management Systems are assessed, how conformity and effectiveness are evaluated, and how audit activity supports customer confidence, compliance, certification readiness and continual improvement.
The course is particularly relevant for quality managers, internal auditors, supplier quality professionals, compliance teams and those looking to progress towards aerospace auditor authentication. It helps delegates move beyond understanding the standard and develop the practical confidence needed to lead audit activity in real working environments.
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What Will The Course Cover?
This AS9100 lead auditor course covers the knowledge and practical skills required to lead audits within the 9100 series framework. Learners will explore AS/EN 9100:2016 requirements, aerospace quality management principles, audit planning, audit techniques, audit reporting and audit follow up.
The course supports delegates in understanding how to assess the effectiveness of an Aerospace Quality Management System, gather objective evidence, evaluate conformity and report findings clearly. Training includes practical application of AS9100 auditing principles, helping learners build confidence in leading audits across aerospace, aviation, space and defence organisations.
During the course, learners will develop their understanding of the audit process from initial preparation through to closing meetings and corrective action follow up. This includes how to plan audit activity, allocate audit responsibilities, communicate with auditees, identify nonconformities and evaluate whether corrective actions are appropriate and effective.
Who Should Attend AS9100 Lead Auditor Training?
This AS9100 lead auditor training course is suitable for aspiring AS9100 auditors, existing internal auditors, quality managers, compliance professionals, supplier quality professionals and people responsible for auditing or maintaining an Aerospace Quality Management System.
It is also suitable for professionals looking to progress their aerospace auditing career or take on a more senior role within audit planning, supplier assurance, certification preparation or quality management system improvement.
Learners who successfully complete this IAQG Aerospace Quality Management System, Aviation, Space and Defence Lead Auditor course will have completed the baseline requirements towards becoming an authenticated auditor as defined in 9104/3.
Prerequisites
Learners should have knowledge of management systems, quality management principles and AS/EN 9100 requirements before attending this AS9100 lead auditor course. A good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 9000 terminology and the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle is also recommended.
If you are not yet familiar with AS/EN 9100:2016 requirements, TPT recommends completing a suitable foundation or requirements course before booking AS9100 lead auditor training. This helps ensure learners understand the standard before developing the skills needed to audit it effectively.
Course Summary
5 days
4-20 candidates
Classroom & Virtual
Course Dates
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AS9100 Lead Auditor Training will give you the knowledge to:
- Explain the purpose of an AQMS and its role in helping an organization operate with increased effectiveness, consistency, and customer satisfaction
- Identify the interactions between the various components of an organization’s AQMS
- Explain the purpose and intent of the ISO 9000 series of standards and how they relate to the applicable AQMS standard
- Discuss the difference between legal compliance and conformity with AQMS standards, and the significance of these terms when conducting audits
- Appreciate the hierarchy of standards published under the IAQG umbrella
- Understand key auditing fundamentals contained within ISO17021-1 and 9101
- Discuss IAQG sector scheme requirements for an AQMS certification/registration programs (see 9104);
- Understand Quality Management Principles and how they relate to the AQMS
- Understand Quality Management Principles and how they relate to the AQMS
- Appreciate the continuing process of development of AQMS standards and ISO 19011, the impact that these developments may have on the audit process, and the need for auditors to keep up to date
- Understand the intent and requirement of each clause of the AQMS standard
- Understand the hierarchy of ASD authority requirements (e.g., civil aviation military, space) and applicable advisory material, where to obtain additional information, and how to incorporate authority requirements aspects into AQMS audit activities
- Explain the importance of key personal attributes including characteristics such as fairness, truthfulness, discretion, confidentiality, bias, and other personal and ethical considerations that may impact audit activities
- Understand Auditor authentication, reauthentication and advancement requirements for the applicable AQMS standards. (9104/3); and OASIS database for access to audit data and security (public and private)
You will learn the skills to:
- Plan, organize, conduct and report all aspects of an AQMS audit
- Identify audit evidence needed to demonstrate conformity to the requirements of the AQMS
- Determine sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence that supports audit findings and conclusions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an entire AQMS, including process, customer focus, and continual improvement
- Apply sampling techniques for auditing and evaluate the limitations of these techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an entire AQMS, including process, customer focus, and continual improvement
- Make recommendations on the acceptability of the AQMS for certification; and use of the applicable AQMS auditing documentation