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Auditor/Lead Auditor/Principal Auditor

A 5-day course registered by IRCA (ref. A17132)

Please note that all our QMS courses now include an insight into ISO 9001:2009!

Intro
ISO 9001:2000 provides industry with a useful model for business process improvement. This SQMC flagship course has been structured to provide practical and comprehensive training for the performance of complete QMS process audits and supplier assessments in accordance with new Auditor Guidelines in the manufacturing, supply, and service industries in general.

ISO 9000:2005 & ISO 9004:2000 are also covered, giving management guidance (also ISO 19,011:2002).

A comprehensive Workbook is provided for class use and future reference.

Aim
The principal aim of this 40-hour (plus 2-hour open-book examination) course is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform audits of modern quality management systems (QMS), in accordance with the new Auditing Guidelines of ISO 19,011:2002.

Who should attend?
People intending to work as External Auditors (auditing suppliers, etc.), or those who wish to become third party Certification Auditors; as well as managers of companies being audited.
It is also useful for staff involved in the design, implementation, and continual improvement of a QMS - whether as employees or external consultants.

NB: Residential status is always a recommended option for this course. Delegates have attended our Lead Auditor courses from as far afield as Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, the USA, etc. and from throughout the UK and the Isle of Man!

Benefits
For those who are likely to be engaged in the external assessment of contractors and suppliers, the course provides a valuable opportunity to improve auditing techniques and practices. The examination is necessary for those seeking Registered Lead Auditor/ Principal Auditor/ Auditor/ Provisional Auditor status.
Our pass rate exceeds 97%, compared to the UK average of 77% from recent statistics.

This SQMC course also earns 120 CQI CPD points!

Programme
The programme consists of a series of lectures, role-play, case-study, and syndicate work; and covers the following principal elements.

  • Principles, concepts and understanding of Quality, Quality Assurance, and Quality Audits. Also the 8 Quality Management Principles
  • Quality Management System Requirements. (ISO 9001 - 2000); also ISO 9004-2000.
  • Documentation, & interpretation.
  • Principles, methodology, preparation and performance of the Quality Audit to ISO 19,011:2002
  • Selection of the Audit sample, preparation of checklists and performance of process audits.
  • Findings and statements of nonconformity.
  • Audit Reporting.
  • Corrective & Preventive Action, Follow-up and Surveillance.
  • Duties of an Auditor and Lead Auditor.
  • The role of UKAS, and requirements of the Registration Scheme in the UK operated by CQI/IRCA.
  • An insight into ISO 9001:2009