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‘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? 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 WHY? To ensure ASQ-certified quality professionals maintain the same level of “state-of-the-practice” knowledge and expertise as demonstrated when originally certified. WHEN? Up to six months before expiration date No later than six months after expiration date Special cases – Retired Status – Synchronization of certifications 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 Recertification Unit Credits What are they? How do I get them? How much are they? 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 Examples Employment Educational Enhancements – College – Non College Professional Activities – Local section meetings Categories: Professional Development Employment Courses – Instructor – Student Meetings Committees Certifications Exam Proctoring Electronic Media Publishing – Paper – Book – Presentation Professional Development/ Educational Activities 1 CEU = 1 RU or 0.1 RU/hr Max = 9 RUs Conferences, Examples seminars, forums, – AQC (3.0 RUs) workshops – Pre- & PostSponsored by conference company or tutorials professional society – Division conferences – Section conferences Certifications: 1.0 RU/Cert 3.0 Max Examples – CQIA – CQE – CQA – CQM – etc Must be earned during certification period Documentation: – Copy of certificate 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 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 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 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 Courses: Student- NonCollege 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 – NonCollege Documentation: Certificate of completion verifying hours, dates, and subject matter 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 Synchronization Certificate Expiration Date CQM 6/30/14 CQE 12/31/13 CQA 12/31/12 ** After synchronization: Certificate Expiration Date CQM 12/31/15 CQE 12/31/15 CQA 12/31/15 Journal Submission ASQ Members - Section Recertification Chairman Non-ASQ Members - ASQ National Headquarters – Include a copy of the certification(s) being recertified. 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!!!! Journal Application www.asq.org – Certifications Recertification Download Application and Journal Sent to: – PO Box 2301, Warren, OH 44484 – Email – [email protected]