Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the ISO AS9100:2016 (Aerospace‑QMS) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying aerospace quality management systems. It emphasizes AS9100 requirements, audit planning, risk‑based thinking, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare organizations for certification, and ensure compliance with international aerospace quality standards.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO AS9100:2016 (Aerospace-QMS) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to AS9100:2016 and Aerospace QMS Overview of AS9100, its relationship with ISO 9001, and aerospace industry requirements.
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Aerospace Quality Management System Requirements Clauses, mandatory documentation, and integration with ISO 9001:2015.
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Risk‑Based Thinking in Aerospace QMS Identifying risks, evaluating controls, and applying risk‑based auditing.
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Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.
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Conducting On‑Site Aerospace Audits Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.
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Special Aerospace Requirements in AS9100 Configuration management, product safety, counterfeit parts prevention.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.
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Continual Improvement in Aerospace QMS Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing AS9100:2016 Aerospace QMS
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Enhances compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 19011 standards
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, reporting, and risk‑based thinking
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Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in aerospace auditing, compliance, and consultancy
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Aerospace quality managers and engineers
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Internal and external auditors in aerospace industries
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Compliance and risk management professionals
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Individuals progressing from AS9100:2016 Internal Auditor (ASIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)
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Certification: ISO AS9100:2016 (Aerospace‑QMS) Lead Auditor (ASLA)
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