QMS Lead Auditor Training Page

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TO ISO 9001: 2000

LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING

Course Reference QMS0004

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is to train delegates in the principles and practices of undertaking quality management system audits in line with the generic guidelines laid down in ISO 19011 and the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2000 standard. Participants will also learn the skills and techniques of auditing and how to communicate the findings of the audit effectively to the management of the auditee organisation. On completion of the course, delegates should also understand the principles of accreditation and certification schemes.

This course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge needed to audit and improve quality management systems. This course meets the requirements of the IRCA Registration Governing Board, satisfies IATCA requirements and is certificated by them them to Quality and Environmental Development under Registration Number A17077. It is run in conjunction with ISOQAR Limited. The course comprises a mix of lectures and practical exercises including role-play and case studies to provide the delegates with a full understanding of the quality audit process. The practical exercises focus on the audit process using the ISO 9001: 2000 standards.

Note: Delegates who gain a pass mark in the examination will be deemed to have met the training requirements for registration as an Auditor/Lead Auditor.

This course is designed for company staff who have responsibility within a quality management system or will be involved in the auditing of such systems. This course will also benefit those persons who manage quality or purchasing within their organisations and wish to gain maximum benefit from the quality management system audit process.

This course will be conducted by quality specialists who are registered with the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) as Lead Auditors and who have a hands on experience of certification auditing and the requirements of quality systems. Their experience and knowledge of all aspects of audit and quality management systems provides a valuable bonus to delegates as this experience can be passed on during formal sessions and informal discussions.

This course runs for five days running from 8.30 am until 7.00 pm for the first four days and from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm on the final day. This course may be run in-house for organisations wishing to train a team of auditors.