Course in Military Supplier Audits
Online 300-hour course in military supplier audits. 6 modules covering ISO 19011 (auditing guidelines), AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements) and SAP QM. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Military Supplier Audits — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £664 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Define the criteria and scope of a supplier audit.
Plan the audit according to supply risk and criticality.
Carry out system, process and product audits on site.
Assess cross-cutting areas such as configuration, metrology and counterfeit parts.
Classify findings and write audit reports.
Establish corrective action plans and supplier development.
Design an annual supplier audit programme.
Who it's for
- Supplier auditor looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- Supplier quality engineer looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- Technical purchasing manager looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- Supplier development engineer looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- First article inspector looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- Supply chain manager looking to specialise in military supplier audits.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19011 (auditing guidelines)
- AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
- EN 9100 (quality in aeronautics, space and defence)
- AS9102 (first article inspection)
- AS9145 (APQP and PPAP in aerospace)
- AQAP 2310 (quality for NATO aviation suppliers)
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Objectives of a second-party audit1.2Difference from third-party certification1.3Timing: qualification, follow-up and cause1.4Criteria: standard, contract and customer requirements1.5Management system audit standards1.6Sector-specific audit schemes1.7Competencies of the audit team1.8Independence and conflict of interest1.9Field vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: defining audit criteria
2.1Supplier risk-based audit programme2.2Supplier segmentation by criticality2.3Prior document review and questionnaire2.4Analysis of quality and delivery history2.5Audit plan and agenda2.6Process-specific checklist2.7Remote auditing and its scope2.8Logistics, confidentiality and access2.9Opening meeting2.10Practice: writing an audit plan
3.1Walkthrough of the production flow3.2Verification of order management and requirements3.3Control of materials and stores3.4Special processes and their qualification3.5Control of measuring and calibration equipment3.6In-process inspection and release3.7Management of nonconforming and reworked items3.8Traceability and records3.9Interviews with operators and managers3.10Practice: auditing a process with evidence
4.1Management of the supplier's subcontractors4.2Production capacity and planning4.3Management of obsolescence and change4.4Security of shared information4.5Export control compliance4.6Prevention of counterfeit components4.7Health and safety and environmental compliance4.8Ethics and anti-corruption at the supplier4.9Supplier business continuity4.10Practice: checklist for a cross-cutting area
5.1Classification and grading of findings5.2Defensible wording and evidence5.3Closing meeting and disagreements5.4Audit report and its distribution5.5Supplier corrective action plan5.6Verification of closure and revisit5.7Escalation and suspension of the supplier5.8Joint development and improvement programmes5.9Supplier performance indicators5.10Practice: writing findings and an action plan
6.1Selection of the supplier and its criticality6.2Audit criteria and scope6.3Own plan and checklist6.4Simulation of evidence gathering6.5Classified and justified findings6.6Complete audit report6.7Follow-up and development plan6.8Supplier indicator dashboard6.9Methodological report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP QM, Minitab, Advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for on-site process audits, first article inspection and process capability assessment. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Define the criteria and scope of a supplier audit.
Plan the audit according to supply risk and criticality.
Carry out system, process and product audits on site.
Assess cross-cutting areas such as configuration, metrology and counterfeit parts.
Classify findings and write audit reports.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with SAP QM, Minitab, Advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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