January 19, 2018 News, Resources Launch of new AS standards A series of new AS standards have been launched over recent months focused around New Product Introduction and the associated core tools. There is increasing mandate expected in 2018 for suppliers to align to these standards, alongside existing customer specific requirements. Aerospace companies now have several options Do nothing, wait and see what happens Do enough to try and tick the boxes in future audits by ‘bolting on’ to existing quality management systems Take the initiative, understand what the standards are seeking to achieve and use them to drive competitive advantage As a leading aerospace management systems training organisation, Industry Forum has developed a range of courses to up-skill your team in the overall APQP approach and the elements of PPAP. These courses will enable delegates to apply the tools and maximise the benefit to your business. Open course places are available in our Birmingham Learning Centre and will become available in other global locations. Closed courses and implementation support can also be provided at your organisation in a format that best suits your specific needs. AS9145 APQP and PPAP Practitioner (5 day course) Our first course in 2018 is the 5 day AS9145 APQP and PPAP Practitioner (12th – 16th March). This course will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of the standard which aims to embed APQP and PPAP best practice within aerospace and defence organisations New Product Introduction processes. View course information Aerospace Management Systems Training As a leading Aerospace management systems training organisation, Industry Forum has developed a full range of courses to up-skill your team in the overall APQP approach and the elements of PPAP aligned to the new AS standards. Course name Days Pricing More information AS9145 – APQP and PPAP Essentials for Aerospace 2 days £625 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS9145 – APQP and PPAP Practitioner for Aerospace 5 days £980 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS13004 – Design and Process FMEA Essentials for Aerospace 1 day £350 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS13004 – PFMEA and Control Plan Essentials for Aerospace 1 day £350 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS13003 – MSA Essentials for Aerospace 1 day £350 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS9103 – SPC Essentials for Aerospace 1 day £350 (ex. VAT) Find out more AS13000 – 8D Problem Solving 2 days £415 (ex. VAT) Find out more Contact us for more information If you would like to talk to us about one of the above courses please contact us at +44 (0)121 717 6600 or email enquiries@if.wearecoal.work and we will arrange for one of our expert team to discuss your needs in more detail.