When will CBs be auditing organizations to AS9110:2012 (AKA AS9110B)

[slbiker]

Merry After Christmas Day everyone.

I have searched IAQG, OASIS, and this forum, but have not been able to find any information on when CBs will be auditing organizations to the AS9110:2012 (AKA AS9110B) standard. Our annual surveillance audit is scheduled for January 22-25, 2013, and we were hoping to be audited to the new standard at that time. Otherwise, we may end up needing a special audit to bring us up to AS9110:2012.

Has anybody heard anything regarding the timeline for upgrade to the AS9110:2012 standard?

Thanks for any information you can provide.



Christopher Dean
OO-ALC OASIS Administrator

 

[Sidney Vianna]

Has anybody heard anything regarding the timeline for upgrade to the AS9110:2012 standard?

Yes, the IAQG is finishing the resolution concerning the 9110B transition. The item holding the 9110B transition up is the finalization of of the IAQG sanctioned 9110:2012 AATT update training module, because, [highlight]only after the auditors have taken the online training and PASSED the examination[/highlight], they will be considered authenticated to perform AS9110B audits.

During 2013, CB's can perform 9110 audits to either the A or B revisions. After 1/1/2014, all 9110 audits must be performed to the Revision B. I know at least of one CB, which "jumped the gun" and advised their 9110 customers they had to make the transition to AS9110B during 2013, but the CB in question apparently suffered from "premature notification"....

 

[slbiker]

Sidney,

Thanks for the quick reply. We TOO have been instructed that we had to transition in 2013; hence, my comment about a possible special audit. We will hold course for AS9110A unless our registrar miraculously gets our AS9110 auditor qualified before Jan 22, 2013. BTW, I'm not holding my breath.

Thanks again,

Chris

 

[Sidney Vianna]

It is now official; the latest IAQG resolution log stipulates:

9110:2012 Transition:

All 9110 audits shall be to the 9110:2012 version of the standard no later than 01 January 2014, however CBs may initiate 9110:2012 audits with their clients as soon as any required CB management system changes are implemented and relevant personnel are demonstrated as competent for 9110:2012.

All 9110 AQMS authenticated auditors (including both AEA and AA), and AB Assessors conducting 9110 witnessed assessments, shall take the IAQG Sanctioned on-line 9110:2012 AATT update training module.

9110 AQMS Auditors shall submit their 9110:2012 certificate of completion of IAQG sanctioned update training to their respective AAB as part of the required information in order to successfully re-authenticate at the end of the current three year authentication cycle. AQMS Auditors not submitting this information shall not be re-authenticated for 9110.

CBs shall ensure all 9110 AQMS Authenticated Auditors have completed the 9110:2012 AATT update training course as part of the required demonstration of competence before selecting any auditor for the audit of a client?s management system to 9110:2012.

CBs shall ensure that personnel undertaking certification decisions for 9110:2012 are competent in accordance with 9104-001:2012 sections 6.7.a) and 6.7.b). The CB shall initiate the certification decision process upon completion of the first 9110:2012 audit with each 9110 certificated client.

At the next CB office surveillance, ABs shall review the demonstration of competence for auditors and decision makers in relation to 9110:2012, in accordance with 9104-001 requirements.

 

[Sidney Vianna]

An email received today, which reads

Dear IAQG Training Providers,

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is proud to announce the release of the IAQG 9110:2012 Online Update Training and Comprehension Review Component in English. Additional launch dates for the other approved IAQG languages will be supplied in the coming weeks.

This is in response to the revisions to the 9110 standard, ?Quality Management Systems ? Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations.? The standard has been revised to address stakeholder needs through the addition of definitions, clarification of existing requirements to resolve interpretation issues, and incorporation of editorial corrections. To view the full press release, please visit http://plexusintl.us1.list-manage1....f863c1f9cd00f67263&id=1cacb9169a&e=2a48a12953.

The update training is delivered entirely online and does not require a proctored examination. In order to purchase and gain access to the material, customers should login at www.iaqgtraining.com and go to the IAQG Store.

The 9110:2012 Update Training and Comprehension Review is comprised of an eLearning module, followed by a comprehension review assessment. Participants must complete both parts in order to receive a certificate. Upon completion of the 9110:2012 Update Component, participants will receive a certificate indicating that they have fulfilled the updated training requirements for 9110:2012 AAs, AEAs, and AIEAs.

Existing 9110 Auditors
For 9110 auditors that have already purchased the 9110 Online Component, the 9110:2012 Online Update Training is available for $150 USD. The module was recently added to the IAQG store and is now available to auditors for purchase. Upon completion of the online update training participants will receive the following:
? 9110:2012 Update Training Certificate

New 9110 Auditors
All new 9110 auditors will purchase the 9110:2012 Online Components (includes Foundations: Understanding 9110 + 9110:2012 Update Training) for $300 USD, and attend the 1-day Instructor-Led Training with an approved Training Provider. Upon completion of the online training components and successful completion of the 1-day 9110 AATT, participants will receive the following:
? 9110:2009 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training Certificate
AND
? 9110:2012 Update Training Certificate

In accordance with IAQG OPMT Resolution Number #99, authenticated auditors must complete this training prior to conducting a 9110:2012 initial, surveillance or recertification audit. Upon successful completion, auditors will be asked to provide a copy of the certificate to their respective Certification Body (CB) employer and will be required to submit the certificate in their next auditor re-authentication package. No interim re-authentication actions will be required.

 

[slbiker]

Thanks Sidney. Apparently, folks were not lying when they said you are the Information King.