Course in International Auditing in Defence Factories
Online 300-hour course in international auditing in defence factories. 6 modules covering AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements), STANAG 4107 (mutual government quality assurance) and advanced Excel. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the particularities of auditing in the defence industry.
Apply AQAP requirements and government quality assurance.
Plan and carry out audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and EN 9101.
Audit technical areas such as special processes, configuration and metrology.
Manage audits in multinational and multilingual contexts.
Assess compliance requirements in international programmes.
Develop an international audit programme for a defence plant.
Who it's for
- International quality auditor in defence who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- Government quality assurance representative who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- Plant quality manager who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- EN 9100 lead auditor who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- International programme manager who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- Industrial compliance consultant who wants to specialise in International Auditing in Defence Factories.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
- STANAG 4107 (mutual government quality assurance)
- EN 9100 (quality in aerospace, space and defence)
- AQAP 2070 (mutual government quality assurance process)
- ISO 19011 (guidelines for auditing)
- EN 9101 (EN 9100 audit requirements)
- ISO/IEC 17021-1 (certification bodies)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Characteristics of the defence industry1.2First-, second- and third-party audits1.3ISO 19011 as an auditing guide1.4ISO/IEC 17021-1 and certification bodies1.5Accreditation by ENAC and equivalent bodies1.6Sector schemes: AQAP, EN 9100 and ISO 90011.7Official quality assurance1.8Confidentiality and industrial security1.9Auditor profile and competences1.10Case study: audit map of a plant
2.1AQAP 2110 and AQAP 2310 publications2.2AQAP 2070 and reciprocal assurance2.3Quality plans under AQAP 21052.4Software in defence contracts: AQAP 22102.5Role of the official quality assurance representative2.6Product risks and surveillance plans2.7Management of concessions and deviations2.8Product configuration and traceability2.9Interface with subcontractors2.10Practice: drafting an AQAP quality plan
3.1Risk-based audit programme3.2Scope, criteria and audit plan3.3Prior document review3.4Opening meeting and interviews3.5Sampling and gathering evidence3.6Audit of special processes3.7Product and process audits3.8Remote and blended audits3.9Findings, non-conformities and observations3.10Workshop: simulated audit of an assembly line
4.1Special processes: welding and treatments4.2Non-destructive testing and certified personnel4.3Metrology and calibration4.4First article inspection under EN 91024.5Prevention of counterfeit components4.6Health and safety under ISO 450014.7Environmental management under ISO 140014.8Information security under ISO/IEC 270014.9Cybersecurity in the supply chain4.10Case study: audit of a machining supplier
5.1Differences between NATO countries5.2Industrial offsets and associated audits5.3Export control in the plant5.4Anti-bribery under ISO 370015.5Human rights and corporate due diligence5.6European directive on sustainability due diligence5.7Facility security clearance of companies5.8Professional ethics of the auditor5.9Independence and conflict of interest5.10Workshop: anti-bribery compliance audit
6.1Selection of the plant and scope6.2Audit programme and plan6.3Checklist by standard6.4Simulated execution and gathering of evidence6.5Classification of findings6.6Corrective action plan6.7Audit report6.8Follow-up and closure6.9Dissertation and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Project, MasterControl, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from simulated plant audits, review of government quality assurance files and analysis of international cases. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the particularities of auditing in the defence industry.
Apply AQAP requirements and government quality assurance.
Plan and carry out audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and EN 9101.
Audit technical areas such as special processes, configuration and metrology.
Manage audits in multinational and multilingual contexts.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses advanced Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Project and MasterControl. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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