2012 Training Seminars for ASQ Certification
An ASQ/CCT two days refresher training is offered Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20, 2012, to help applicants prepare for the ASQ CCT exam, followed by exam on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Monday, 19 March 2012
ASQ-CCT Preparation for ASQ Certified Calibration Technician PART I
ASQ-CQA Preparation for ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor PART I
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
ASQ-CCT Preparation for ASQ Certified Calibration Technician PART II
ASQ-CQA Preparation for ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor PART II
Refresher Workshop for ASQ Certified Calibration Technician Exam.
Instructor: Dilip Shah
Courtesy of E=mc3 Solutions
Abstract: ASQ certifications have had a history of recognition for over 35 years and they are recognized and endorsed internationally by major corporations. The ASQ Certified Calibration Technician Exam was first offered in 2003 and shall approach its ninth anniversary in 2012 with over 1000 candidates passing the exam. This year, the MSC is offering a refresher workshop (March 19-20) in conjunction with the administration of the CCT Exam (March 21). The refresher workshop shall prepare the CCT candidate for a final practice round of exam questions, exam taking techniques and any other concerns.
Notes:
The prospective candidate has to apply and pay separately for taking the exam. Apply for the exam here:
http://prdweb.asq.org/certification/control/calibration-technician/apply
PLEASE NOTE THAT EXAM APLLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 10, 2012.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATEAPPLICATIONS!
There are pre-requisites for taking the exam.
MSC does not administer the CCT exam. ASQ administers the exam in facilities provided by MSC at Disneyland, California.
Check the MSC and ASQ web sites for any further updates on the workshop
Please bring a non programmable scientific calculator to the workshop.
ASQ shall also administer the CCT exam only on March 21 at Disneyland hotel.
For those candidates planning to take the exam, here are a few tips offered:
The exams are open book.
Bring a good scientific calculator (TI-30, TI-36) that you are familiar with using. There is no time to learn how to calculate standard deviation or other functions during the exam. We will go over the refresher with it if you have the calculator. Ensure the calculator has fresh batteries or bring a spare calculator just in case. If the lighting in the exam room is not enough, the solar powered ones may not function well. Programmable calculators are not allowed.
The Metrology Handbook by ASQ Quality Press. An absolute must if you cannot bring any other reference books. The Measurement Quality Division of ASQ sponsored the writing of this book to be a sort of concise reference for the CCT exam and to have on the metrologist's desk for future reference.
NIST SP811, NIST 330, NIST 1297 - bring printed copies of them. You are not allowed to have a computer during the exam. You can download these from http://physics.nist.gov/Pubs/.
Bring Post-it notes to mark the pages of the books. It makes it easy to reference the pages during the exam.
You will be provided the CCT Primer by Quality Council of Indiana during the workshop. But, if you want to practice test questions from it earlier (I recommend highly), buy the solutions manual from Quality Council of Indiana earlier (http://www.qualitycouncil.com/cct_p.asp). You will get a good idea of the logic behind the way the questions are asked and answered. You cannot take the solutions manual or sample questions from the CCT Primer during the exam.
Good No. 2 pencils and even better erasers in case you decide to change your answer.
Scratch paper.
Copy of ISO 17025, ANSI/Z 540.1, ISO 9001 and ISO Guide 99:2007 if you have them.
Create a “cheat sheet” of formulas from the scratch paper so you have easy access to them during the exam without flipping through the books. We will also ask you to make one during the workshop.
Hard copies of any NCSLI RP or RISPs are good references to have, but not absolutely necessary www.ncsli.org/publications/index.cfm
A good first year college Physics book and any other reference you feel will help.
The CCT Body of Knowledge is listed at: www.asq.org/certification/calibration-technician/bok.html
For more information please contact Dilip Shah at 330.328.4400,emc3solu@aol.com, web site: www.emc3solutions.com
Workshop Developer Biography: Dilip A. Shah (ASQ Senior Member) has over 35 years of industry experience in metrology, electronics, instrumentation, measurement and computer applications of statistics in the Quality Assurance areas. He is well versed in all measurement parameters. He has been employed in various positions with Philips Electronics (UK), Kodak Ltd. (UK), Instruments Division of Monsanto Corporation, Flexsys America and Alpha Technologies. He is currently a Principal of E = mc3 Solutions, a consulting practice that provides training and consulting solutions in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 9001/TS 16949, Measurement Uncertainty and computer applications. Dilip is certified by American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Calibration Technician. Dilip volunteers his time with the local Akron-Canton (Ohio) ASQ section where he was the Chair (2001-2002 year). Dilip has served on the advisory board of the University of Akron Engineering and Science Technology Division. Dilip also belongs to the Statistics, Reliability, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Inspection, Quality Audit and Measurement Quality Divisions (Chair 2007-2008, 2003-2005 years) of American Society for Quality. Dilip is the co-author of The Metrology Handbook published by the ASQ Quality Press and has contributed to the 2010 re-write of the CCT Primer by the Quality Council of Indiana. Dilip participated in the development of ASQ’s Certified Calibration Technician exam. Dilip participates actively in the measurement related issues through National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) and the west coast based Measurement Science Conference (MSC) where he presents sessions, papers and workshops. Dilip is a member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Dilip is the recipient of NCSLI’s 2011 Education & Training Award, MSC's 2010 Andrew J. Woodington Award, MQD’s Highest Award, the 2005 Max J. Unis Award and co-recipient of MSC’s 2003 Algie Lance Award for the Best Paper (Gage R. & R. versus ANOVA). Dilip is a Member of the A2LA Board of Directors and Board Secretary (2006-2012). Dilip is a Chief Technical Officer for Workplace Training Inc. which provides many on-line measurement-related training options to the industry. Dilip is also involved in Learning & Development Committee activities of NCSLI. Dilip is a frequent contributor to the ASQ Quality Progress magazine’s Measure for Measure column.
For additional information contact:
Dilip Shah (ASQ CQA, CQE, CCT)
E = mc3 Solutions
330.328.4400
emc3solu@aol.com
An ASQ/CQA two days training is offered Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20, 2012, followed by CCT exam on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Refresher Workshop for ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Exam.
Instructor: Milt Krivokuca, DBA
Courtesy of California State University Dominguez Hills
Abstract: To provide internal quality auditor training in preparation for the American Society for Quality’s Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) examination. This training program will examine each element contained in the CQA body of knowledge, along with best practices test taking techniques. The course structure will consist of 16-hours of face-to-face class during which an overview of the ASQ certification structure will be discussed.
Workshop Developer Biography: Milton Krivokuca teaches both bachelors level and masters level Quality Classes, ASQ Certification Refresher classes and serves as the California State University Dominguez Hills' BSQA and MSQA Program Coordinator. He has also instructed quality classes for Illinois State University and California State University Riverside. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Pittsburgh in Management Science. He earned his MBA at DePaul University and a Masters Degree in literature from Purdue University. After 25 years in manufacturing, he entered a new career as an instructor at a college in Chicago and earned a Doctor of Business Administration on-line. In addition, he has several professional certifications: CQIA, CMQ/OE, CQA, CQT, CQPA, CCT, CQE, CQE, CSSGB, CCT, RAB ISO:9000-2000 Auditor, CPM, and PCM. He participates in the California Council for Excellence as an Examiner in the Performance Excellence (CAPE) award program and a Judge in the California Team Excellence (CTEA) competition. He is a senior member of ASQ and is currently on the Quality Management Division leadership team as chair-elect. He is also a Subject Matter Expert in several of the quality certification bodies of knowledge including the new ISO 26000 social responsibility standard and the Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
For additional information contact Milt Krivokuca CSUDH 310-243-3352
mkrivokuca@csudh.edu