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AFAQ-ETA UPDATE
LIVENING UP OUR QUALITY COURSES!
AFAQ-ETA is to modernise its IRCA Approved ISO 9001:2000 Auditor/Lead Auditor course. Accelerated learning methods will be introduced so that it is not simply a mix of lectures and workshops. Research by IRCA has shown clearly that people learn better when introduced to a variety of learning styles. Psychologists have shown that people respond better to ‘doing’ than ‘being told’! The course will be made more participative with activity based training being used throughout the programme. This blended solution will be developed over the next three months before submission to IRCA for approval.
The new course, along with an updated IEMA Approved ISO 14001 Auditor/Lead Auditor course, will be put on in Bangkok in May or June for AFAQ and Ascert Asian offices wishing to enter into license agreements with us. We are pleased to announce that we will pay for the course venue, trainer and trainer travel costs. Delegates’ travel, accommodation and meals will have to be met by the licensees.
Existing Asian licensees will also be invited to the ISO 9000 Lead Auditor course so that the new learning style can be understood.
A new OHSAS 18000 Auditor course will be developed during 2005. It will build on a course produced by EAQA/BestCERT in Taiwan by Dr August Tsai. It will also follow the blended learning style with a view to eventual submission to IRCA for accreditation.
Finally we will also be offering overseas offices the opportunity to license a range of short courses covering the international standards.
Asian Companies wishing to license our courses including the new ISO 9000 programme and wishing to send delegates on the free 2005 Thailand course for trainers should contact Bill Fenton at bill.fenton@afaq-eta.com
For licensees in Europe and South America we will be offering the choice between attending a UK course on the new leaning style or one in the host country.
Alister Dalrymple has been appointed as the new Managing Director of AFAQ-EAQA Ltd. Alister replaces Trevor Wilmer who will now concentrate on special projects on a part-time basis. Alister will also continue with his role as International Director for the AFAQ Group based in Paris.
AFAQ and AFAQ-EAQA have recently restructured their operations in Asia. An Asian Hub has been established, based in Taiwan. Although our presence in the region is already well-established, the aim of the Hub is to take things one step further and streamline our processes. The office in Taiwan will act as the lynchpin for the entire region, servicing our offices in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Vietnam and South Korea. The main functions of the Hub will be certification decisions and network operations.
It is recognised that the needs of the Asian markets can differ significantly from Western requirements. Resources and marketing functions will, therefore, be coordinated for an approach that is both more integrated, but which also serves the market conditions of local offices. Looking towards the future, we will also be developing new products and training programmes to meet our customers’ requirements.
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