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

  • external auditors of management system certification bodies;
  • lead auditors who are involved in certification, surveillance, and recertification audits;
  • candidates for external auditors who are undergoing training or qualification to work within certification bodies;
  • auditors involved in integrated and combined management system audits.

The course is aimed at professionals who have basic knowledge of management system standards and perform independent, impartial assessments of organizations.

Document on completion

Certificate of internal auditor of the QMS, listed in SIC international register

Thematic plan

The course program includes 3 modules:

  1. Quality Management Systems ISO 9001.
  2. NATO Requirements for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production and Final Inspection AQAP 2110 + AQAP 2131.
  3. 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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Test

1

 

Case-reviews

1

 

Hours total

49