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The IECQ knowledge hub offers a growing collection of learning materials and multimedia resources designed to support greater understanding of the IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ. Whether you’re new to IECQ or seeking to deepen your expertise, this hub provides practical insights and system knowledge essential to modern conformity assessment.
Explore animated explainers, recorded presentations, and interactive e-learning modules covering:
- The structure and purpose of the IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ
- Environmental services, including carbon footprint verification and hazardous substance process management
- Supply chain assurance, traceability, and risk reduction
- The role of electronic components in achieving conformity and performance
- Interpretation and application of IECQ Rules of Procedure
The IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ is a globally recognised certification, verification, and approval system that supports a wide range of stakeholders — including manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, regulators, and organisations making environmental or sustainability claims. It enables independent verification that products, components, processes, and services meet IEC and or ISO International Standards, and other relevant industry specifications.
Overview of the IECQ System
The world of IECQ
An animated video that shows the breadth and scope of IECQ work
IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ offers globally harmonized certification & verification services that support the circular economy, supply chain management, and manufacturing of component products.
Watch to find out more about the crucial role of supply chain integrity of components, assemblies and processes.
Video Title: Animated Introduction to IECQ
Duration: 6 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U01
Introducing IEC and the IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ
Presented by Chris Agius, IECQ Executive Secretary
Join Chris Agius as he provides an insightful introduction to the IEC, its structure and one of its Conformity Assessment Systems, IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ.
Watch the recorded presentation to understand more about the IEC and the IECQ System.
Presentation Title: Introduction to IECQ
Duration: 14 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U01.1
Environmental Services in Support of the Circular Economy
IEC Environmental Services
An animated video that shows IEC's Environmental services supporting the circular economy
IEC Quality Assessment System, IECQ offers globally harmonized certification & verification services that support the circular economy.
Watch to find out more about the crucial role IEC is taking in assisting global industry to minimize waste and promote sustainability by keeping resources in use for as long as possible.
Video Title: IEC environmental services supporting the circular
Duration: 8 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U06
An insight to Ecodesign and circular economy, IEC Conformity Assessment
Presented by Marie-Elisabeth dOmano, IECQ Immediate Past Chair MC
The IECQ ecodesign certification refers to the systematic integration of environmental considerations into the design and development of products, services, and systems.
Watch the recorded presentation to find out more about Ecodesign and circular economy.
Presentation Title: Ecodesign and circular economy
Duration: 14 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U62430
An overview of Carbon Footprint Verification, IEC Conformity Assessment
Presented by Marie-Elisabeth dOmano, IECQ Immediate Past Chair MC
The IECQ carbon footprint of product verification statement service provides independent verification that companies use the correct process, methodology, and registers to calculate the carbon footprint of a given product.
Watch the recorded presentation to find out more about carbon footprint verification.
Video Title: Carbon footprint Verification
Duration: 16 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U14067
An overview of the IECQ HSPM (Hazardous Substances Process Management) Service Deliverable
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
In response to global concerns regarding the presence of restricted/hazardous substances in equipment production, countries have enacted legislation to restrict or prohibit their use.
Join Steve Allan as he provides an insightful introduction to the IECQ (Hazardous Substances Process Management) Service Deliverable, a comprehensive approach to managing and controlling processes aligned with hazardous substance-free (HSF) goals.
Watch the recorded presentation to understand more about the IECQ HSPM Certification.
Presentation Title: IECQ HSPM Scheme - An Introduction
Duration: 12 minutes
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Code: Q-M35-U01
IECQ HSPM（有害物质过程管理）服务交付概述
Steve Allan, IECQ 业务经理
为了回应全球对设备生产中存在限制/危险物质的担忧，各国已颁布立法限制或禁止其使用。
跟随 Allan 先生一起深入了解 IECQ（有害物质流程管理）服务交付成果，这是一种与无有害物质 (HSF) 目标相一致的管理和控制流程的综合方法。.
观看视频以了解有关 IECQ HSPM 认证的更多信息.
Presentation Title: IECQ HSPM Scheme - An Introduction
Duration: 14 分钟
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Code: Q-M35-U01-Chinese (Simplified) (zhs),
Informative Knowledge of Related Test Methods
Presented by Hai-yen Wang, IECQ HSPM Master Tutor
Join Hai-yen Wang as he provides an insightful introduction and overview of the IEC 62321 Series - Test Methods for the Determination of Certain Substances in Electrotechnical Products from the perspective of an IECQ HSPM-certified organization.
Watch the video to gain a better understanding of the IEC 62321 Series - Test Methods.
Video Title: IEC 62321 Series - Test Methods - An Introduction
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes
Subtitles available: English (en), Korean (ko), Russian (ru)
Code: Q-M35-U62321
Specialized Services to Enhance Supply Chain Management
An overview of the IECQ ADHP (formally known as ECMP) Service Deliverable for the Avionics - Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
The ADHP industry requirements provide provision for the OEM, to utilize one or more control plans within their business for managing the selection and use of electronic components and electronic sub-assemblies in ADHP equipment.
Join Steve Allan as he provides an insightful introduction to the IECQ Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance (ADHP) Service Deliverable—a comprehensive approach to evaluating the technical processes of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their related supply chains for managing the selection and use of electronic components and electronic sub-assemblies in ADHP equipment.
Watch the recorded presentation to understand more about the IECQ ADHP Certification.
Presentation Title: IECQ ADHP (Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance) Scheme - An Introduction
Duration: 13 minutes
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Code: Q-M34-U01
Why the Civil Avionics, and other Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries require Electronic Component Management Plans (ECMP)
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to the industry's history and needs for Electronic Component Management Plans (ECMP), particularly more so in today's environment. Learn about the history of why they were created, what ECMP is and how they are used.
Watch the recorded presentation and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of Electronic Component Management Plans in the Civil Avionics and Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries.
Presentation Title: Why an ECMP is required
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Code: Q-M34-U03
Overview of referenced Standards used within the Civil Avionics, and other Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Civil Avionics and other Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries are complex with many international standards covering the sector.
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative overview of the industry's reference standards unravelling the complexity with a global perspective.
Watch the recorded presentation and gain valuable insights into the critical role of referenced standards in these industries.
Presentation Title: Overview of Referenced Standards Used within Our Industry
Duration: 34 minutes
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Code: Q-M34-U04
Electronic Component Management Plans (ECMP) - understanding Plans and guidance for reviewing them (IECQ OD 3010 with examples)
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
As we have learnt Civil Avionics and other Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance Industries utilise Electronic Component Management Plans (ECMP) for managing the selection and use of electronic components and electronic sub-assemblies in ADHP equipment.
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers material for understanding Plans and provides further guidance for their creation and use.
Watch the recorded presentation and gain a deeper understanding of Electronic Component Management Plans and their critical role in these industries.
Presentation Title: Understanding Plans and Guidance for Reviewing Them (IECQ OD 3010 with examples)
Duration: 50 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U10
An overview of the IECQ CAP (Counterfeit Avoidance Programme) Service Deliverable for the Avionics - Aerospace, Defense, High-Performance, and General Industries
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chain, including, for example, assembly service providers and component distributors, can use IECQ CAP (Counterfeit Avoidance Programme) Services to develop and implement the systems required to ensure that the introduction of counterfeit components into their production processes is avoided.
Join Steve Allan as he provides an insightful introduction to the IECQ CAP (Counterfeit Avoidance Programme) Service Deliverable—a comprehensive approach to evaluating the technical processes of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their related supply chains for managing the avoidance of introducing counterfeit components into their production processes.
Watch the recorded presentation and learn more about the IECQ CAP Certification.
Presentation Title: IECQ CAP (Counterfeit Avoidance Programme) Scheme - An Introduction
Duration: 18 minutes
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Code: Q-M37-U01
Explore Electronic Components from an Avionics Perspective
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- Microcircuits, diodes and transistors
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to microcircuits, diodes, and transistors, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore Microcircuits, Diodes, and Transistors in depth.
Presentation Title: Microcircuits, diodes and transistors
Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U21
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- Capacitors
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to Capacitors, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore Capacitors in depth.
Presentation Title: Capacitors
Duration: 38 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U23
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- Resistors
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to Resistors, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore Resistors in depth.
Presentation Title: Resistors
Duration: 33 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U24
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- Inductors and wound components
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction on Inductors and wound components, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore Inductors and wound components in depth.
Presentation Title: Inductors and wound components
Duration: 26 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U25
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- Crystals and oscillators
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to crystals and oscillators, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore Crystals and oscillators in depth.
Presentation Title: Crystals and oscillators
Duration: 33 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U26
A basic introduction to electronic components from an Avionic perspective
- COTS Components and COTS Assemblies
Presented by Josephine Vann, IECQ WG04 and WG06 Convenor, IEC TC 107 Secretary
Join Josephine Vann as she delivers an informative introduction to COTS Components and COTS Assemblies, emphasizing their importance within the Avionics industry sector. Learn about understanding technical data sheets, selection criteria, and their practical use.
Watch the recorded presentation to explore COTS Components and COTS Assemblies in depth.
Presentation Title: COTS Components and COTS Assemblies
Duration: 27 minutes
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Code: Q-M30-U27
Discover the Rules of Procedures that oversee IECQ Services
What to know in IECQ 03-1 General Rules & Procedures for all Schemes
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
IECQ 03-1 General Rules of Procedure for all Schemes sets out the harmonized application, assessment and surveillance processes for organizations seeking to be assessed, certified and undergo ongoing surveillance under IECQ Certification Schemes by an IECQ Certification Bodies.
Join Steve Allan as he provides a detailed insightful introduction to these General Rules of Procedure their application, intent and expectations of certified organizations and IECQ Certification Bodies.
Watch the recorded presentation and learn more about the IECQ Certification process.
Presentation Title: IECQ General Rules & Procedures for all Schemes - What to know
Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes
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Code: Q-M31-U01
What to know in IECQ 03-4 and additional guidance - IECQ Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance (ADHP) Scheme Rules of Procedure
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
IECQ 03-4 ADHP Scheme Rules of Procedure set out the harmonized application, assessment and surveillance processes for OEM's and their supply chain seeking to be assessed, certified and undergo ongoing surveillance under IECQ Certification for implemented control plan(s) within their business for managing the selection and use of electronic components and electronic sub-assemblies in ADHP equipment.
Join Steve Allan as he provides a detailed insightful introduction to these Aerospace, Defense, and High-Performance (ADHP) Scheme Rules of Procedure their application, intent and expectations of certified organizations and IECQ Certification Bodies.
Watch the recorded presentation and gain a deeper understanding of the IECQ Certification process and the ADHP Scheme Rules of Procedure.
Presentation Title: IECQ ADHP Scheme Rules of Procedure - What to know and additional guidance
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Code: Q-M34-U02
What to know in IECQ 03-7 and additional guidance - IECQ Counterfeit Avoidance Programme (CAP) Scheme Rules of Procedure
Presented by Steve Allan, IECQ Business Manager
IECQ 03-7 CAP Scheme Rules of Procedure set out the harmonized application, assessment and surveillance processes for OEM's and their supply chain seeking to be assessed, certified and undergo ongoing surveillance under IECQ Certification for their development and implementation of the systems required to ensure that the introduction of counterfeit components into their production processes is avoided.
Join Steve Allan as he provides a detailed insightful introduction to these Counterfeit Avoidance Programme (CAP) Scheme Rules of Procedure their application, intent and expectations of certified organizations and IECQ Certification Bodies.
Watch the recorded presentation and gain a deeper understanding of the IECQ Certification process and the CAP Scheme Rules of Procedure.