QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001: 2000 INTERNAL AUDITING Course Reference QMS0007

Objectives

This course is designed to provide delegates with a general understanding of the requirements of auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS) established to ISO 9001:2000 requirements and how to assess their effectiveness. It teaches the delegates the benefits and pitfalls in auditing such systems. It teaches delegates to assess the control over processes. It teaches the techniques and skills needed and how to audit such an organisation.

Course Description

This course comprises a mix of lectures and practical exercises designed to provide the delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in QMS audits. The course is run over 2 days with exercises designed to give the delegates “hands-on“ experience. This course is approved by the IRCA and contains a requirement for continuous assessment of the delegates and an examination. It is certificated by the IRCA to ISOQAR Ltd Registration Number A017396. Successful completion of the course will result in the delegates being awarded a recognised certificate. Subject to ISO 9000 Foundation training to gain registration, this course may enable delegates to gain registration with the IRCA registration scheme subject to qualifications and experience requirements.

Course Content

• Introduction to Quality Management Systems.
• Preparation for Audits.
• QMS Documentation requirements.
• Managing a QMS Audit Programme.
• Control of Processes.
• The PDCA Cycle.
• Improvement Systems.
• Preparation to Auditing.
• Checklist Production.
• Auditing Skills
• Audit Practice.
• Reporting Audit Findings.

Course Tutors

The course tutors are all practicing quality management system auditors with considerable experience in the implementation of the quality management system standards. They are able to communicate their experiences and give advice on the application of the systems to delegates from first hand experience.

COURSE DURATION AND STRUCTURE

This course runs for 2 days from 08.30 until 17.00 hrs each day. It may be run in-house for organisations wishing to train a team of auditors.

The course covers 2 days and is a mix of formal lectures and practical exercises.

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