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‘RU’ Ready Recertification? - September 2012 -

‘RU’ Ready Recertification? - September 2012 -. Joe Decker. Recertification Chairman Youngstown- Warren Section. Introduction. What is a Recertification Journal? What is the Recertification process?. Topics of Discussion. Who? Why? When? HOW??. Who?.

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‘RU’ Ready Recertification? - September 2012 -

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  1. ‘RU’ Ready Recertification?- September 2012 - Joe Decker Recertification Chairman Youngstown- Warren Section

  2. Introduction • What is a Recertification Journal? • What is the Recertification process?

  3. Topics of Discussion • Who? • Why? • When? • HOW??

  4. Who? • Certified Quality Engineers • Certified Reliability Engineers • Certified Quality Auditors • CQA – HACCP • CQA - Biomedical • Certified Quality Managers • Certified Software Quality Engineers • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt • Certified Calibration Technician • Not a complete list

  5. WHY? To ensure ASQ-certified quality professionals maintain the same level of “state-of-the-practice” knowledge and expertise as demonstrated when originally certified.

  6. WHEN? • Up to six months before expiration date • No later than six months after expiration date • Special cases • Retired Status • Synchronization of certifications

  7. HOW???? • 18 Point (RU’s) Recertification Journal • Cost is only $30-$50 (members) OR • Recertification by Examination! • (There’s plenty of seats available!) • Cost is only $130** ** - Members Only; Non-CQM

  8. Recertification Unit Credits • What are they? • How do I get them? • How much are they?

  9. Criteria: Knowledge Broadening or Job Enhancing • Professional learning activity that benefits you in your job • Learning activity that helps you apply job knowledge • Job-related activity that increases your product knowledge

  10. Examples • Employment • Educational Enhancements • College • Non College • Professional Activities • Local section meetings

  11. Professional Development Employment Courses Instructor Student Meetings Committees Certifications Exam Proctoring Electronic Media Publishing Paper Book Presentation Categories:

  12. Conferences, seminars, forums, workshops Sponsored by company or professional society Examples AQC (3.0 RUs) Pre- & Post-conference tutorials Division conferences Section conferences Professional Development/Educational Activities1 CEU = 1 RU or 0.1 RU/hrMax = 9 RUs

  13. Certifications: 1.0 RU/Cert 3.0 Max Examples • CQIA • CQE • CQA • CQM • etc • Must be earned during certification period Documentation: • Copy of certificate

  14. Committees - 1.5/Com. - 4.5 max • Section, Division, Technical or National level (ASQ or other professional associations) • Education • Conferences • Recertification/ Professional Development • Programs/ Website • Must contribute to advancement of quality profession • Work-related committees do NOT qualify

  15. Committees Documentation: • Letter from committee officer or section/division chair stating mission, frequency of meetings, duties and term of serviced on committee letterhead • No minutes • No Program Calendar

  16. Courses • Student • College: 1 Semester Credit = 1 RU • Non-college: 1 CEU = 1 RU or .1 RU/hr of class • ASQ or Company Sponsored: 1 CEU=1RU OR .1/hr • Home Study: 1 CEU = 1 RU Max of 9.0 • Instructor - 1 CEU = 1.5 RU or .15 RU/hr Max of 10.8

  17. Courses: Student-College Examples • Mfg. Process - KSU • Intro to Plastics - University of Akron • Cost Accounting I - U of A • SPC - Stark State Documentation: • Copy of official transcript or report card indicating course title and completion date

  18. Non-ASQ classes: Employer sponsored Proprietary schools Consultant Training ASQ Classes Examples Lead Assessor Trng. TS16949 Trng. Benchmarking ISO9000 Systems FMEA/PPAP Trng. Courses: Student- Non-College

  19. Courses: Student – Non-College Documentation: • Certificate of completion verifying hours, dates, and subject matter

  20. Courses: Instructor Examples • Any applicable courses mentioned as student courses • Must be in addition to job responsibilities Documentation: • Letter from organization verifying course title dates and hours OR • Course description with names and dates

  21. Employment:FT: 3.6 RU/yr PT: 1.8 RU/yr 10.8 Max Documentation: • Letter on company letterhead by direct supervisor or personnel department stating title, duties, dates of employment. NO BUSINESS CARDS or RESUMES

  22. Meetings - .3 RU/meeting - 9.0 Max • ASQ or other technical society meetings - professionally based – not purely social in nature • Clinics and workshops held directly before or after Documentation: • Roster of attendees • Meeting notice signed by officer • Meeting tickets or receipts

  23. Professional Development/Educational Activities Documentation: • Proof of attendance • badge • attendance roster • sign-in sheet • certificate of completion • travel voucher • PLUS activity description - program guide, schedule, outline, etc.

  24. Publishing - 9.0 max • Author & Co-author credit • Articles/Papers 1 RU/0.5 RU • Books 3 RU/ 1.5 RU • Paper presentations 1.0 RU/ 1.0 RU

  25. Publishing Documentation • Presented papers - copy of entire program (emphasis on PUBLISHED) • Articles - copy of article & Table of Contents • Books - title page PLUS Table of Contents

  26. Other Activities • Exam Proctoring - .5 - 1.0 RU/exam – 7.0 Max • Electronic Media - .025 RU/15 minutes - 3.6 max/3 yrs Documentation: • Letter from ASQ Certification Dept. • Letter from supervisor with title and length

  27. Synchronization After synchronization:

  28. Journal Submission • ASQ Members - Section Recertification Chairman • Non-ASQ Members - ASQ National Headquarters • Include a copy of the certification(s) being recertified.

  29. Journal Checklist • CHECK or CREDIT CARD payable to ---ASQ----- • Letter of employment • Proof of hours attended • Proof of attendance • Note of applicable Body of Knowledge • DON’T WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE!!!!

  30. Journal Application • www.asq.org • Certifications • Recertification • Download Application and Journal • Sent to: • PO Box 2301, Warren, OH 44484 • Email – recertasq805@gmail.com

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