Internal Auditor AQAP 2110:2016 + AQAP 2131
This online course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct internal audits of quality management systems in accordance with AQAP 2110:2016, AQAP 2131, and the guidance of ISO 19011:2018.
AQAP 2110:2016 is based on ISO 9001:2015 but includes extended requirements relevant to organizations in the defense industry. In particular, the course covers topics such as risk management, configuration management, traceability, reporting, and supplier control.
AQAP 2131 complements these with additional requirements related to final inspection and product testing.

Duration
49 hours

Language
English/Ukrainian

Format
100% online
Course objective
The objective of the “Internal Auditor AQAP 2110:2016 + AQAP 2131” course is to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to plan, conduct, and document internal audits of quality management systems in accordance with the requirements of NATO standards AQAP 2110, AQAP 2131, ISO 19011, ISO 9001, and SIC internal procedures.
The main goals of the course include:
Understanding NATO AQAP requirements: Developing a deep understanding of AQAP 2110 and AQAP 2131, considering the specifics of the defense industry.
Mastering audit principles: Studying the structure and methodology of audits based on ISO 19011:2018.
Preparing and conducting audits: Gaining practical skills in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on corrective actions resulting from internal audits.
Assessing compliance: Developing the ability to objectively evaluate the implementation of quality management systems in line with AQAP/ISO requirements.
Supporting continual improvement: Learning methods for identifying nonconformities and opportunities for process improvement within the QMS.
Impartiality and ethics: Ensuring adherence to the principles of objectivity, confidentiality, and independence in the audit process, in accordance with SIC rules.
Target audience
The target audience for the “Internal Auditor AQAP 2110:2016 + AQAP 2131” course includes:
- Internal Auditors: Professionals responsible for conducting internal audits of quality management systems to verify compliance with AQAP 2110, AQAP 2131, ISO 19011, and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Personnel of defense industry enterprises: Specialists involved in the design, development, production, and testing of products in accordance with NATO/MOD customer requirements.
- Quality and technical control engineers: Experts engaged in quality control, final inspection, configuration management, reporting, and traceability.
- Quality Managers: Managers responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving quality management systems in line with AQAP standards.
- QMS Implementation Consultants: Experts supporting the implementation of quality management systems in organizations working under defense or government contracts.
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals: Personnel responsible for supplier control and managing the supply chain in accordance with AQAP 2110 requirements.
Document on completion
Certificate of internal auditor of the QMS, listed in SIC international register
Thematic plan
The course program includes 3 modules:
- Quality Management Systems ISO 9001.
- NATO Requirements for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production and Final Inspection AQAP 2110 + AQAP 2131.
- Internal Audit ISO 19011.
The program is designed for 49 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and passing testing.
Objectives
Course program: Internal auditor of quality management systems for design, development, production and final inspection in accordance with the requirements of AQAP 2110 and AQAP 2131
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HOURS |
І module |
Quality managemet systems ISO 9001 |
18 |
1 |
Introduction to the QMS |
3 |
2 |
Context of the organization as a fundamental basis of the QMS |
2 |
3 |
Leadership and Policy development in the sphere of quality |
2 |
4 |
Risk-based planning of the QMS |
2 |
5 |
Resources and documentation of the QMS |
2 |
6 |
Operational activities and processes of the QMS |
4 |
7 |
Evaluation and analysis of the effectiveness of the QMS |
1 |
8 |
Corrective actions and improvements to the QMS |
1 |
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Test |
1 |
ІІ module |
NATO quality assurance requirements for design, development and production AQAP 2110 + AQAP 2131 |
13 |
1 |
AQAP 2110 and its relation to ISO 9001 |
0,5 |
2 |
Key terms and roles in AQAP 2110 |
0,5 |
3 |
Access to production |
0,5 |
4 |
Quality representative |
0,5 |
5 |
Risk management |
0,5 |
6 |
Infrastructure and monitoring resources |
0,5 |
7 |
Competence, awareness, and access to information |
0,5 |
8 |
Operational planning and control |
0,5 |
9 |
Quality plan as a requirement of AQAP 2110 |
2,5 |
10 |
Configuration management and DDP (Design and Development Process) |
1 |
11 |
Customer communication |
0,5 |
12 |
Product requirements, design, and reliability |
0,5 |
13 |
Production, identification, and traceability |
0,5 |
14 |
Product release and handling of nonconformities |
0,5 |
15 |
Final product inspection (AQAP 2131) |
1 |
16 |
Complaint management from GQAR and Customer, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) |
0,5 |
17 |
Internal audit |
0,5 |
18 |
Management review |
0,5 |
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Testing |
1 |
ІІІ module |
Internal audit ISO 19011 |
18 |
1 |
Audit classification and objectives |
3 |
2 |
Audit terminology and principles |
4 |
3 |
Audit program management |
3 |
4 |
Audit conducting and reporting |
4 |
5 |
Competence and personal qualities of the auditor |
2 |
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Test |
1 |
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Case-reviews |
1 |
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Hours total |
49 |