RABQSA Aged Care Quality Assessors Insurance Offering
RABQSA International Inc. (RABQSA) and AON Risk Services Australia Limited (AON) are pleased to announce a range of insurance solutions that are exclusive to RABQSA registered Aged Care Quality Assessors at a competitive premium.
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NRBPT and RABQSA International Announce Bi-lateral Agreement
Athens, Korea, Milwaukee, New Delhi, Sydney; The Quality Council of India’s National Registration Board for Personnel and Training (NRBPT) and RABQSA International, Inc. (RABQSA) today announced the signing of an International Bi-lateral Agreement that allows for the mutual recognition of certified training courses.
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RABQSA Auckland, a new presence in New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand - Following the signing of a Heads of Agreement, ACI Global Pty Ltd (ACI Global) and RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) have today announced the establishment of an RABQSA International Office in New Zealand; RABQSA Auckland.
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RABQSA Launches new e Momentum Blog Site
Athens, Milwaukee, Seoul, Sydney; RABQSA International Inc. (RABQSA) is pleased to announce the launch of our new e momentum Blog Site. This exciting new and interactive communication medium will replace the current on-line magazine Emomentum.
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RABQSA Launches the Australian Pork Industy's Moisture Infused Pork (MIP) Competency-Based Food Safety Auditor Scope
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International, Inc. (RABQSA) is officially launching the Australian Pork Industry's, Moisture Infused Pork (MIP) Food Safety Auditor Scope, developed inn liaison with industry and Australian Pork Limited (APL).
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ACHMM and RABQSA Announce Agreement
Bethesda, MD and Milwaukee, WI, USA: The Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, Inc. (ACHMM) and RABQSA International Inc. (RABQSA) today announce the signing of a Letter of Agreement that brings the organizations' expertise together for personnel certification, membership and professional development.
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RABQSA Expands International Presence
Seoul Korea, At a media conference today, RABQSA International (RABQSA) announced the establishment of a fourth RABQSA Principal Office - RABQSA Seoul.
Following the signing of a cooperation arrangement with RIRA Co. Ltd, RABQSA will now offer personnel and training certification products and services directly into the North Asia region from its office in Seoul.
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RABQSA International Launches Six Sigma Training Certification
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: RABQSA in conjunction with the Six Sigma Division of the Australian Organisation for Quality – Queensland Inc (AOQ-QLD) convened an industry-based committee to document the knowledge-based competencies for Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belts.
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IEMA and RABQSA International Announce Bi-lateral Agreement
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) and RABQSA International, Inc. (RABQSA) today announce the signing of a bilateral agreement that allows for the mutual recognition of training course certifications.
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RABQSA International Announces Food Safety Certification Now Available in North America
Milwaukee, USA: RABQSA International is pleased to announce the expansion of the Food Safety Auditor Certification Scheme in North America. The competency-based personnel certification scheme is designed to recognize the knowledge, skills and personal attributes of Food Safety auditors through RABQSA examination and assessment processes.
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RABQSA International Appoints New Chairman
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: On the 1st November 2007 Mr. Dennis Atkinson will assume the appointment of Chairman of the RABQSA International Board of Directors. Dennis Atkinson is the Global Quality Manager at Littelfuse Inc., the leading provider of circuit protection solutions to the Automotive and Electronics industry.
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RABQSA launches the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance (APIQ) Auditor Certification Scheme
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) is officially launching the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance (APIQ) Auditor Certification Scheme, developed in liaison with industry and Australian Pork Limited.
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The RABQSA Laboratory Assessor Certification Scheme Launch: Increased International Recognition For 17025 Assessors
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: RABQSA has today launched its newly developed Laboratory Assessor Certification Scheme designed to meet the requirements of Assessors working with the assessment and accreditation of laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
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International Insurance Program For RABQSA Certified Personnel
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: RABQSA and First City Partnership Limited are pleased to announce that the new Professional Indemnity insurance scheme is launched. Initially aimed at the North American market, it is planned to roll the product out on a worldwide basis.
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RABQSA Database Upgrade
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: RABQSA International is upgrading its Data Management System (DMS) to incorporate broader international functionality, online payment and electronic invoicing facilities. We will be commencing the upgrade of the DMS July 7-9 2007. During this period some parts of the website will be unavailable.
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New security auditing protocol
set to improve security management system standards
Sydney, Australia: World-wide standards in asset and personnel security management systems are about to improve dramatically with the launch this week of an internationally recognised Security Management System (SecMS) Auditor Certification Scheme.
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RABQSA Launches The Cleaning/Disinfection
Professional Certification Scheme
Athens, Greece: RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) has recently launched the Cleaning/ Disinfection Professional Certification Scheme, developed in liaison with industry and the accredited certification body community in Europe.
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RABQSA launches the Generic TCC product
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: RABQSA today announces the launching of the new training certification product, Generic TCC. The Generic Training Course Certification (GTCC) Development and Delivery Requirements were created in response to the growing needs of the industry to have their broad range of training courses RABQSA certified.
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RABQSA International establishes presence in Cyprus!
Sydney, Milwaukee, Athens: Following the signing of a Heads of Agreement, Cyprus Certification Company (CYC) and RABQSA International (RABQSA) have today announced the establishment of an RABQSA Office in Nicosia. The Office will provide direct access to RABQSA services and products to the Cyprus and regional market.
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RABQSA Launches The Drinking Water QMS Auditor Scheme
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International is officially launching the Drinking Water QMS Auditor Scheme. The Drinking Water - Quality Management System (DW QMS) Auditor Certification Scheme (Scheme) has been developed by RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) in conjunction with Victorian Department of Human Services, the Water Services Association of Australia and the Victorian Water Industry Association.
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California Adopts Emergency Regulations To Restrict Hazardous Substances (Rohs) In Electronic Products
California, USA: The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued emergency regulations on December 22, 2006 to restrict allowable concentrations of lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium in eight categories of video display electronics devices.
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Financial services, including insurance,
offering adds
value to RABQSA Certified Personnel
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International has negotiated a range of financial services offerings, including insurance, for its Australian and New Zealand certified personnel. Aon Risk Services has prepared a suite of financial services aimed at covering and supporting RABQSA certified personnel.
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RABQSA Membership Approved to the IAAR
Milwaukee, USA: RABQSA International, an accredited personnel and training certification body with principal offices in Sydney, Milwaukee and Athens, has been granted membership of the International Association of Accredited Registrars (IAAR).
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RABQSA International ends Presence in Vietnam
Milwaukee, Sydney, Athens: RABQSA and the Bureau of Accreditation Vietnam (VICAS) have mutually agreed to end the Heads of Agreement for the RABQSA International Office of Vietnam.
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RABQSA Establishes and Appoints Director Certification Services
Milwaukee, Sydney, Athens: In accordance with the RABQSA International 2007-8 Business Plan, RABQSA will establish the position; Director Certification Services, replacing the current Manager Certification Services.
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RABQSA Launches Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Auditor Scheme
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International is officially launching the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Auditor Scheme. The Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) Auditor Certification Scheme (Scheme) has been developed by RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) in conjunction with the HVA Auditor Sub-Scheme Committee.
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RABQSA Launches Bus Operator Accreditation Auditor Scheme
Sydney, Australia: RABQSA International is officially launching the Bus Operator Accreditation Auditor Scheme. The Bus Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) Auditor Certification Scheme has been developed by RABQSA International, Inc in conjunction with the NSW Ministry of Transport (MoT)
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RABQSA International Announces its First Certified Training Provider for ISMS
RABQSA International (RABQSA) has today announced the certification of SAI Global’s Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) competency unit. The ISMS competency unit was designed to meet the knowledge requirements of RABQSA’s ISMS auditor certification scheme.
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Coles Supermarkets and RABQSA launches the Coles Food Safety Auditor Program
Coles Supermarkets and RABQSA International are officially launching the Coles Food Safety Auditor Scheme. The scheme opened on the 1st of November to all existing and new food safety auditors.
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RABQSA International Introduces Certification Designed for Certification Auditors
RABQSA International (RABQSA) has today announced the release of a new auditor certification scheme designed specifically for auditors engaged by accredited management system certification bodies.
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American Aerospace Quality Group invites RABQSA to join the RMC
The RMC evaluate RABQSA’s recommendation regarding the certification of aerospace auditors to the AS9100 and AS9110.
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RABQSA Enters European Markets!
RABQSA International, Inc (RABQSA) and the Society of Trainers, Assessors and Registered Professionals (STAREGISTER) have entered into an agreement of cooperation for the delivery of RABQSA’s personnel and training certification products to the European market.
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Interview Extract: A unique insight into RABQSA International
The interview provides a unique insight into RABQSA’s business structure, operations, international expansion...
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RABQSA certification for ASQ Certified HACCP Auditors
RABQSA has formally recognized the ASQ Certified HACCP Auditor as meeting the competency requirements for the RABQSA Accredited Provisional Food Safety Auditor Certification and the RABQSA HACCP Practitioner Certification knowledge requisites.
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Options for a CB to Conform With the Requirement for Initial Assessment of an Auditor’s Performance During an On-site Audit
For auditors that work for other accredited CBs, this requirement may be fulfilled by the CB’s process having means of obtaining and using assessments performed by another accredited CB...
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RABQSA and IRCA establish bi-lateral agreement
London, Milwaukee and Sydney; IRCA and RABQSA International today announce the signing of a bilateral agreement that allows the mutual recognition of each others’ training course certifications.
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RABQSA Certification for CQA's
RABQSA has formally recognized the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor as meeting specific competency requirements under the RABQSA Accredited Quality Management System Auditor Certification Scheme.
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RABQSA Releases Disability Services Personnel Certification Scheme
RABQSA International (RABQSA) and Department of Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) are pleased to announce the release of the personnel certification scheme for disability services audit personnel.
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National Food Safety Auditor Scheme Launched By the Hon. Sussan Ley
The Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Honorable Ms Sussan Ley MP, officially launched the National Food Safety Auditor (NFSA) Scheme.
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RABQSA Releases Certified Internal Auditor Scheme
RABQSA International is pleased to announce the release of an Certified Internal Auditor personnel certification scheme.
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US Dept of Defense Turns To ISO 17024 For Confidence in Competence
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is now requiring its agency personnel and contractors who perform certain Information Assurance functions to be certified by credentialing bodies that have been independently accredited by a third party.
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RABQSA Signs Heads of Agreement with The Food School in Thailand
Following the signing of a Heads of Agreement, The Food School and RABQSA International have today announced the establishment of an RABQSA presence in Bangkok.
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United States Adopts International Standard to Validate Personnel Certification Programs
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASTM International have announced the adoption of ISO/IEC 17024:2003.
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NQI to Pursue Canada Excellence Awards
As of February 2006, NQI will be concentrating their efforts on the development of the Canada Excellence Awards for Excellence.
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RABQSA International Introduces CAEAL Assessor Certification!
RABQSA and the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories (CAEAL) are pleased to announce the establishment of an industry-specific laboratory accreditation assessor scheme aimed at providing recognition to assessors engaged in Canadian laboratory accreditation assessments based on ISO/IEC 17025.
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New Training Opportunity for RABQSA Certified Training Providers
RABQSA has been working with the Australian Government and other key stakeholders in the development of a certification scheme for disability services audit personnel. This scheme is in the final draft stage and is expected to be approved for release in February 2006.
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RABQSA International establishes presence in Turkey!
Istanbul Turkey - Following the signing of a Heads of Agreement, AHI Management Consulting (AHI) and RABQSA International (RABQSA) have today announced the establishment of an RABQSA Office in Istanbul. The Office will provide direct access to RABQSA services and products to the Turkish market.
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RABQSA Establishes Presence in South Korea
Seoul, Korea - RABQSA International (RABQSA) and the Korean based company organization, International System Quality Registrars (ISQR), are pleased to announce announcing the formation of a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing and developing accredited personnel & training certification programs, and related professional development services, throughout Southern Korea.
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RABQSA International and the Japan Frozen Foods Inspection Corporation Establish New Auditor Certification Scheme
Tokyo, Japan - RABQSA and the Japan Frozen Food Inspection Corporation (JFFIC) are pleased to announce the establishment of an industry specific auditor certification scheme aimed at improving the performance of auditors and inspectors engaged in the inspection of frozen food in Japan.
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New Direction for International Auditor and Training Certification Association
The Chairman of the International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA), Dr George Anastasopoulos, announced a new direction for the Association today.
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RABQSA to Recognize the ASQ's Certified Quality Auditors
RABQSA International (RABQSA) and the American Society of Quality (ASQ) (QAD) have today announced that RABQSA will recognize the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) for immediate certification as an RABQSA certified QMS Provisional Auditor in the Competency Based (ISO/IEC17024:2003) QMS Personnel Certification Scheme.
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Singapore Accreditation Council Auditors Join RABQSA
RABQSA International (RABQSA) has today announced the transition of Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) certified personnel to the RABQSA accredited auditor certification schemes.
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RABQSA Releases New Aerospace AS9110 Certification Scheme
April 25th, 2005 - Milwaukee, USA and Sydney, Australia. RABQSA International (RABQSA) has today announced the release of the AS9110 Aerospace Auditor Certification Scheme in agreement with ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Americas Aerospace Quality Group (AAQG).
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Responsible Care Auditor Certification Examination Agreement
April 20th, 2005 - Washington DC USA. RABQSA International (RABQSA) is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic agreement between the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Board of Environment, Health and Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC) regarding Auditor Certification and Cooperation. This agreement is intended to facilitate the ongoing certification of auditors for the ACC's Responsible Care Certification process.
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RABQSA International closes the 'gap'!
April 20th 2005 - RABQSA International (RABQSA) has today announced that the RABQSA Training Services Division has designed and developed the knowledge based competency profile to bridge the 'gap' in knowledge competence between the current Training Course Certification (TCC) and the recently introduced Training Provider and Examiner Certification Scheme (TPECS).
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RABQSA Wins National Contract
Australia, February 7th 2005 - RABQSA International (RABQSA) and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) today signed a contract for the development and implementation of a National Food Safety Auditor Certification Framework based on the protocols of ISO/IEC 17024:2003.
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RABQSA Merger Background
On January 1, 2005 the merger of Milwaukee based, RAB (Registrar Accreditation Board) and Sydney based, Quality Society of Australasia (QSA International) took effect. Over the transition period of late 2004, the following News Releases were distributed:
News Release - Merger Announcement
New Release 1 - October 2004 Merger Update
News Release 2 - November 2004 Merger Update
News Release 3 - November 2004 QSA Member Transition
News Release 4 - December 2004 Merger Update
News Release 5 - January 2005 New Year Release |
