Association for Quality in AV Technology (AQAV)

AV9000 Certified QA Technician (CQT)
Learn how to evaluate AV systems by applying auditing skills to verify compliance with the Customer's expectations and the AV9000 Standard
Course Outline
· General
o Quality Principles and definitions: defining quality; quality assurance vs. quality control; quality management systems; Working within an ISO9000 QMS (Quality Management System): quality records;
Applying auditing principles and practices
· AV System commissioning
o Pre-commissioning inspection
o Audio calibration
o Video calibration
o Control system and networking testing
o System Documentation
· Instrumentation
o Calibration
o Instrument limitations
· Monitoring and Measurement Checklists
o Contract review
o Design Review
o Site Ready
o Staging
o Commissioning
o System Acceptance
· The Reports
o Purpose and significance
o Plain, unambiguous, objective language
· Practicum
· Examination and Registration
Course details
· Three-day, on-site course. Certification tests on the fourth day, if desired
· Continental breakfast and lunch included
· Prerequisites: CTS minimum, 4 years experience in AV design and installations
· Cost: $1,900 per individual training (non-members, $1,400 members), $250 for certification examination. Certification is valid for three years
SCHEDULED DATES:
June - NO CLASSES
July - NO CLASSES
August 5-7, Certification Test on Aug 8, 2013
September 9-11, Certification Test on Sept 12, 2013 (location TBD)
October 7-9, Certification Test on Oct 10, 2013 (location TBD)
November 4-6, Certification Test on Nov 7, 2013 (location TBD)
December 9-11, Certification Test on Dec 12, 2013 (location TBD)
Contact admin@aqav.org for details.
AQAV/AV9000 Webinar Series
Look for upcoming events here.
Note: Webinars are free, but you must register no later than one week in advance to participate. Contact admin@aqav.org for more details.