Membership Information
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Research shows people who join associations experience increased job satisfaction, earn more money, and are generally happier. (The William E Smith Institute for Association Research, 2008).
Membership of the Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc is open to any individual or corporation that has a yearning for knowledge and understanding of business improvement through the technologies and techniques of the management of quality.
AOQ-QLD® caters for accountants, administrators, consultants, designers, doctors, engineers, hospitality workers, IT, laboratory personnel and analysts, lawyers, marketers, nurses, pathologists, psychologists, organisational specialists, public employees, scientists, students, teachers, technicians of all persuasions ........ Our assistance transcends whatever happened to be your professional entry point.
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Discount on all AOQ-QLD® (Queensland Quality Centre) courses.
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Networking Opportunities: 24 minimum per annum. Invitations by email.
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Training - A full programme of training is available through the Queensland Quality Centre.
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Discounted Registration Fees for AOQ-QLD® Industry Seminars and Conferences.
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Other Benefits: AOQ-QLD®
- Promotes the quality industry through Government and other industry bodies in Australia and internationally, and lobbies as required on behalf of the industry.
- Raises awareness and consciousness of quality issues and maintains the vitality of the industry.
- Has affiliations with a wide network of quality organisations, nationally & internationally
- Enables personal recognition for outstanding contributions to the industry through the prestigious MJ Ahern Award.
- Designed and conducts the high profile 3rd party certified Gold Awards for Business Excellence Programme.
- Provides access to current knowledge and ways of thinking on topical issues through our website, with both national and international links.
- Access to professional recognition through to Fellow on our Professional Members' Register.
- Member Discount on all AOQ-QLD® training and professional development courses and web based access to training course providers.
- Networking opportunities through Business Directions, two Networking Evenings per month and one Networking Breakfast per month featuring interesting and topical guest speakers, normally held monthly.
- Discount on Registration Fees for AOQ-QLD® Industry Seminars and Conferences (LeanSixSigma2010, RRDM 2010, Pharma2010, AgedCare2010, ProgressingBusiness2010).
- Access to professional consulting and auditing services.
- Access to "Divisions" ie networking groups of members with like interests including Aerospace, Aged Care, Entrepreneur, Regulated Research & Development and Manufacturing/Pharmaceutical, Lean Six Sigma
- Access to Regional Group Meetings at Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba.
- Access to National Register of Quality/Systems Auditors, Certified Practicing Energy Auditor Register, Lean Six Sigma ProfessionalsRegister, Consultants Register, Trainers Register.
- Representation on Standards Committees on quality matters.
- Opportunities to interact with MBA students at various Universities in Queensland and Victoria.
- Opportunities to share your knowledge with industry personnel as an AOQ trainer. Back to top
Fees for 2009/10: Membership Fees are per annum and inclusive of GST. To join, you may pay online, but you need to complete the application form and either mail or fax it to The Secretary. Fees payable are as follows.
Individual/Personal Membership
Corporate Membership
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General Personal Membership Guidelines
Personal Membership
Available to any person who has an interest in the science and practice of quality management in any of its forms.
Professional Membership
Advanced Member (AAOQ)
The grade of Advanced Member is open to persons who in addition to fulfilling the conditions for Personal membership, must meet the following criteria and achieved the necessary points in Professional Membership Grading Criteria
Be engaged in the quality field, have completed a course recognised by the Council and have at least three years practical experience in the quality field.
To apply, forward an email to aoq"-at-"aoq.org.au or mail to The Secretary containing all supporting documentation.
Note replace "-at-" in email addresses with @ to try and reduce spam.
Executive Member (EAOQ)
The grade of Executive Member is open to persons who in addition to fulfilling the conditions necessary for Personal membership, must meet two (2) of the following criteria and achieved the necessary points in Professional Membership Grading Criteria:
- You have completed a course recognised by the Council and have been engaged for at least three (3) years in the practice of quality.
- You have provided evidence to satisfy the Council that you have held positions of seniority as a Quality practitioner or manager, and are undertaking self-education with a quality or quality-related organisation.
- You have submitted a professional paper or conducted a training course to demonstrate your competence, skill and originality in quality.
- Have been an Advanced Member for two (2) years.
To apply, forward an email to info"-at-"aoq.org.au or mail to The Secretary containing all supporting documentation.Note replace "-at-" in email addresses with @ to try and reduce spam.
Fellow Member (FAOQ)
The grade of Fellow is open to persons, who in addition to fulfilling the conditions necessary for Personal membership, satisfy one of the following criteria and achieved the necessary points in Professional Membership Grading Criteria:
- You have had suitable education and training as a Quality professional, at least fifteen (15) years employment in a position of responsibility in the quality profession, and have a degree of eminence in the quality profession.
- You have high educational qualifications and have occupied a prominent position in the quality profession, and have made some noteworthy contribution to, or materially advance the practice of quality from the technical point of view.
To apply, forward an email to aoq@aoq.org.au or mail to The Secretary containing all supporting documentation.
Professional Membership Grading Criteria
Please Note: Do not send money with application
The Professional Certification Education Points Scheme schedule allows you to calculate your points that will be used by the committee to evaluate your application.
When the Membership Assessment Committee has assessed the form, you will be sent an invoice for the amount relative to the grade offered. Upon payment you will become a professional member and a certificate of membership will be forwarded.
Objectives
Because our future lies with people, we wish to recognise the contribution each existing and new member may have already made to the world of quality. The professional membership structure allows for easier interaction of peers, and helps achieve personal goals. Our aim is to create the environment for you to excel and the framework in which you can accelerate your rate of development.The Grade of Professional Membership is offered only to Personal Members; it is not available to corporate representatives.
Professional Experience
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Quality Management experience and educational qualifications form the basis of the criteria used in grading applicants for Professional Membership, Advanced (AAOQ), Executive (EAOQ), Fellow (FAOQ). Professional memberships are awarded following assessment of qualifications and experience. They are designed to reflect the contribution to the world of quality, and are therefore carefully administered.
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Supporting Documentation
A complete Curriculum Vitae must accompany this membership application and should include evidence of Quality Management experience and copies of Tertiary Education and recognised training courses, any other information you may wish to offer in support of your application, such as your position description and company organisation chart.
Current List of Professional Members
Fellows FAOQ
Anderson FAOQ, Mr, E, Edward
Andrews HFAOQ, Mr, L, Lance
Baker FAOQ,Mr,S,Shayne
Bullard FAOQ, Ms,R,Ramona
Collins FAOQ,Mr,J,Daryl
Donataccio FAOQ, Mr, J, Joseph
Eenink FAOQ, P B, Peter
Free FAOQ,Ms, W I, Wendy
King FAOQ, Mr, A R, Andrew
Laver HFAOQ, Mr, R, Ron
Lee FAOQ, Ms, R, Ruth
Linwood ASM FAOQ, Mr, R, Russell
Lugg FAOQ,Mr,P G,Peter
Makar FAOQ,Mr,A,Art
Mahon FAOQ, Mr, L, Len
Mulholland FAOQ, Mr, K D, Kevin
Ogle HFAOQ, Mr, I, Ian
Pennisi FAOQ, Mr, M S, Mario
Plum HFAOQ, Mr, E T, Edward (Ted)
Pavlovich FAOQ,Mr, L, Lasar
Probert FAOQ, Mr, P, Peter
Travis FAOQ, Mr, T, Fred
Turnbull FAOQ, Ms K, Karyn
Turner FAOQ, Mr, D R, David
Turner FAOQ, Mr, J, James
Warfield FAOQ, Mr, A G, Gary
Williams FAOQ, Ms, R N,Rachelle
Executive Member of AOQ -EAOQ
Campbell EAOQ, Ms, V, Vicki
De Vercelli EAOQ, Mr, J, Michael
Harris EAOQ,Mr,D,Donnie
Shaer EAOQ, Mr, Q, Qabas
Szezerbinski EAOQ,Ms,S,Stacy
Wilson EAOQ, Mr, R J, Russell
Advanced Members of AOQ-AAOQ
Budko AAOQ,Mr,V,Vassiliy
Gough, AMAOQ,Mr,A E,Alan
Heberlein AAOQ, Mr, W, Wayne
Kleise AAOQ, Mr, T, Trevor
Rajamohan AAOQ, Mr, R, Raja
Rajanayagan AAOQ,Mr,E,Ebanesar
Robinson AAOQ, Mr, L, Lee
If you wish to contact one of these individuals, please email info"-at-"aoq.org.au. Note replace "-at-" in email address with @ to try and reduce spam.
Student Membership
As a student you are required to make many career choices - University or TAFE?, Course?, Major?, Full-Time?, Part-Time?, etc. Whether you are pursuing a career in Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Business, Service, Education, etc one thing is certain - quality is a major requirement to your success. As a member of AOQ-QLD® you will receive assistance on your path to professional success as well as many valuable benefits.
Divisions
Divisions are a grouping of members with similar interests. Divisions operate in the following fields, Aerospace, Aged Care, Energy Conservation, Entrepreneur, Pharmaceutical (was Regulated Research & Development and Manufacturing), Lean Six Sigma.
Regional Groups
Regional Groups are a geographical grouping of members. Groups are being developed in regions based on Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Toowoomba.
Code of Ethics/Personal Qualities
All applicants for membership must be of good character and may be required to supply character references sufficient to verify their suitability as members of AOQ-QLD®.
The Council may refuse to approve an application for admission or renewal of any member whose character, reputations or professional conduct makes admission or renewal, in its opinion, undesirable.
Benefits
Membership of our organisation gives access to one of the most powerful quality movements in the world. You'll receive a subscription to the country's finest quality journal devoted to the quality industry, Progressing Business eZine.
Discounts on courses, access to our advisory service and our regular network meetings, attended by guest speakers covering the spectrum of business improvement.
Membership entitles the member to use the post nominal MAOQ. Professional Membership entitles the member to the use of the relevant post nominal: AAOQ (Advanced), EAOQ (Executive) and FAOQ (Fellow).
Membership of other Professional Organisations
Gradings and grading criteria differ for all professional associations. A specific grading in another association does not necessarily warrant a similar grading in AOQ-QLD®, where criteria is focused in the quality management content of the job and technical knowledge and expertise.
Interests and Affiliations
The AOQ-QLD® may take into account other interests such as service to AOQ-QLD®, contribution to the quality profession, teaching, publishing or other relevant activity, or achievement of special recognition by making a distinguished contribution to the quality management profession.
Special Interest Groups/Divisions
In 2004/5 AOQ-QLD® developed the concept of special interest groups called Divisions. These are for groups of members of AOQ-QLD® who have a common interest. The Aerospace Division is the Inaugural Division and was founded with 22 members. Since then, the Aged Care, Energy Conservation, Entrepreneur, Pharmaceutical (was Regulated Research & Development and Manufacturing), Lean Six Sigma have been formed. Interest has been shown in developing Divisions for IT, University Quality Officers, Local Government, Health and Food.To join a Division, a person needs to be an individual member of AOQ-QLD® or an employee of a Corporate Member of AOQ-QLD®.
Personal Awards-Queensland
The M J Ahern Award is given to individual members who have made a significant contribution to quality and quality management systems in Queensland. The Hon Mike Ahern is a former Premier of Queensland and as Minister for State Development in 1987 he was responsible for putting quality on the map in Queensland. The award was struck in 1990.
The Ahern Medal awardees are:
Lance Andrews
Ian Ogle
Leonard Mahon 2003
Fred Travis 2005
Mario Pennisi 2007 |
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Send completed application forms to:
The Secretary
The Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc
PO Box 15205
CITY EAST
QUEENSLAND 4002
Tel: (+61) 7 3816 2255
Fax: (+61) 7 3816 2288
Email: info"-at-"aoq.org.au
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Interstate Education Network
All persons wishing to join the Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc should contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au. In particular:
AOQ (WA)
Contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au
AOQ-NT
Contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au
AOQ-TAS
Contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au
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