ASSESSMENT: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT, COMPLETION OF A ISO 9001 AUDIT AND A 2 HOUR ON-LINE EXAMINATION

RECOMMEND PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: FD116 ISO 9001:2015 FOUNDATION (QMS) & PT236 Practitioner Internal Auditor

The aim of this Lead auditor training course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of quality management systems against ISO 9001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. Participants who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified  Lead Auditor training course successfully (within the five years prior to making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA QMS auditor. This Lead Auditor training course includes a 2 hour examination and submission of coursework and audit reports.

The Lead Auditor training course is designed for those who wish to become a lead auditor – it is recommended that delegates have at least a couple of years experience in carrying out internal audits and be familiar with  the ISO 9001 Standard. COURSE CONTENTS Introduction Section 1 – Quality Management Systems Purpose and Benefits of a Quality Management System Auditing as a Business Activity Reasons for Audit Audit Findings and Managing Business Risk Definitions Plan – Do – Check – Act (PDCA) Quality Management System Audits Audit Criteria as the Basis for Auditing Levels of Audit Types of Audit Accreditation of Certification Bodies Section 2 – How to Conduct an Audit (Based on ISO 19011) ISO 19011:2011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems The Overall Audit Process Roles and Responsibilities in the Audit Process Communication Performing an Audit The Audit Role in Continual Improvement The Use of IT in the Auditing Process Section 3 – Auditing Related Standards ISO 19011 Auditing Quality Systems ISO 17021 – Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems Section 4 – Lead Auditor (QMS) Coursebook 4 Practical Example: Non-Conformance Report Form Learning Outcome and Enabling Objectives