Course not currently available
ISO 9001:2008 - IRCA Registered Lead Auditor
Course
In Belfast ()
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Duration
5 Days
This FIVE-DAY course provides an understanding and knowledge of auditing quality management systems to third party standards. The objective of an audit is not fault finding, but to identify opportunities for improvement. You will learn to build on the skills of how to plan, structure and conduct an effective audit and to evaluate and communicate the findings.
The course is designed to follow the stages in a live audit, including simulated audit interviews and role play closing meetings. It is a highly participative program is a practically based series of sessions using tutorials, case studies, interactive workshops and open forum discussions culminating with an examination. The practical emphasis of the course and the high tutor to attendee contact hours provide a unique opportunity for a substantial degree of individual guidance and training. A detailed file of reference information is available to keep.
This course is certified by IRCA (The International Register of Certificated Auditors) (ref: 17195) and meets the training requirements only for individuals seeking registration as a Lead Auditor under the IRCA Auditor Registration Scheme. The requirements include an examination and a certificate is issued on completion of the course.
Important information
Documents
- ISO 9001 IRCA Lead Auditor
Reviews
Subjects
- ISO 9000
- Auditing Standards
- Implementing an Auditing System
- Timing
- Checklists
- Nonconformities
- Quality Improvement
- Corrective Actions
- Third Party Assessment
- Certification Process
Course programme
- Background and overview of the ISO 9000 family of Standards
- An introduction to auditing and implementing an audit system and the auditor's role in the process
- Management's role in reviewing the effectiveness of the overall quality system
- Planning and managing a process based audit:
- resources and timing
- use of checklists
- selection of audit teams
- Conducting the audit - skills, techniques and auditor competence:
- evaluating the significance of audit findings
- communicating and presenting audit reports
- Nonconformities and quality improvement as a result of corrective actions
- Management of the third party assessment and certification process
Additional information
ISO 9001:2008 - IRCA Registered Lead Auditor