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We look forward to welcoming you to the ASCO Campus, in Dyce, near Aberdeen International Airport, when you develop your skills as a [Lead Auditor](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/training/quality-assurance-courses/iso-9001-lead-auditor-training-course) of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. This is the highest level of auditor training, and is independently accredited by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA). It's a **five-day **programme, and each day the training begins at **8.00 am**, closing by **4.00 pm** (except for Friday, which typically finishes earlier). There are two 15-minute refreshment breaks (mid-morning and mid-afternoon), and a 45-minute lunch break in the middle of the day. Your tutor may also give you exercises to take home, if beneficial. Please note that all participants’ mobile phones must be switched off when in the training suite (a requirement of IRCA).  Attendance of all sessions is a requirement of the course. You will be assessed during a series of practical and written exercises throughout. Thereafter, IRCA will require you to score a ‘PASS’ in their new, open-book, online ‘E-exam’ (see below). Successful participants will be awarded a digital ***Certificate of Achievement*** from the Scottish Quality Management Centre, accredited by IRCA and the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). This will be sent electronically – normally within 14 days after your final exam results are received – and is easy to print, upload to your LinkedIn page, etc.  Additionally, attending this course is worth 40 CPD points from the CQI. ### Going Digital (No Printed Notes) We’ve moved our learning materials online. SQMC is now a 95% paper-less organisation — part of our commitment to reducing waste, supporting environmental sustainability, and aligning with the ISO 14001 standard. ### Why this is better for you: - No heavy folders to carry — and no outdated printed notes floating around the office. - Materials are searchable, zoomable, and easy to revisit whenever you need them — even on your mobile phone. ### What to Bring To access your digital materials during the course, please bring either a: - **Laptop (preferred),** or a - **Tablet (perfectly fine if you don’t have a laptop)** If you *don’t* have either, just [let us know](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/contact) ASAP. ## About the venue  SQMC have partnered with ASCO to deliver this advanced auditing course at their training centre. Please report to reception at [ASCO Group, Unit A, D2, Business Park, 11 Harvest Ave, Aberdeen AB21 0BQ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LSWisEqWsn6DD62WA) For delegates traveling by car, there is free parking. If you require overnight accommodation, there are several hotels around the airport area, and within an easy walk to ASCO's training centre. ![](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-04-2026-11-56-46-0493-AM.png?width=774&height=508&name=image-png-Sep-04-2026-11-56-46-0493-AM.png)The main building on ASCO Campus at D2 Business Park. ## Lunch  ASCO will provide a light lunch each day. If you have any food allergies, we probably already know about this. If you’d like to make sure, please call our training department as soon as possible on 0333 939 0045.    ### ID and Dress code. Please bring photographic ID (driving licence or passport). The dress code is Casual or business casual.    ## Pre-course reading. Here is some suggested reading for you, as preparation for your training. It should take no longer than 25 minutes to read all the articles. **Assignment 1:** "[A Short Overview of Quality](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/news/overview-of-quality)" *(Foundational level).* **Assignment 2:** "[Quality Management Systems in Focus](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/news/qms-in-focus)"* (Intermediate level).* **Assignment 3:** ["You can make a difference!"](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/news/blog/confidence-not-arrogance-makes-a-good-auditor). *(Advanced level. And if you're feeling adventurous, there are 3 further articles linked at the bottom of this one that you may enjoy). *   ## Optional viewing. Additionally, here is a useful, short video (4 mins), if you would like to refresh your memory of the Seven Management Principles, central to ISO 9001.        ---   ## About IRCA's online, 'E-exam'. All CQI and IRCA Lead Auditor exams are attended through an online assessment system called SARAS. After the course (and often at some stage during it), IRCA will give you access to two SARAS portals – one for your practice questions and the other for your exam.    ![CQI IRCA Certified Course no background](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/CQI%20IRCA%20Certified%20Course%20no%20background.png?width=303&height=101&name=CQI%20IRCA%20Certified%20Course%20no%20background.png)   Near the end of your course, SQMC will demo the whole exam process, and you'll have the opportunity to practice questions in the classroom as a group, under the guidance of your tutor.  The duration of the exam is now 1 hour 45 minutes, and will consist of: - Multiple choice (choose one correct answer) - Multiple response (choose several correct answers) - Fill in the blanks (drag and drop the correct words into the sentence) - Matching (drag and drop responses to correctly match items) - Sequencing (drag and drop responses to form the correct order).   ### Open-book! Unlike the old, paper exams, IRCA's E-exam (which is computer-marked) is now open-book - meaning you can refer to all your notes from the course, while you sit it. However, you are not permitted to use the internet to search for answers to questions! You'll also have access to your copy of ISO 9001 (which SQMC provide as part of your training pack). ### Timeframe. Whereas the old exam had to be taken immediately after the course, you now have 30 days from the last day of your course to take your exam, allowing for more preparation and self-study, if desired. The practice questions will be available to use multiple times.   ### Sit the exam at home or in the office. IRCA's online exams are invigilated remotely, using software called Easy Proctor, giving learners the freedom to sit the exam where they're most comfortable. The system will: (a) Take an image of your photo identification (photo ID) and your face (b) Record you for the duration of your exam using your webcam and microphone (c) Record your computer screen for the duration of your exam Once you have completed the exam, Easy Proctor will compare your photo ID with your facial image to verify you are the same person and will analyse the recording of your exam session for any anomalies such as unexpected sounds, movements, objects, or people. If there were any issues, it would then flag these incidents to IRCA for a human to review. (Please let SQMC know in advance if you'd require a female IRCA officer, for religious reasons, to do the review.)   ### Adjustments IRCA allows. If you need extra support or time to take the exam due to a physical or learning disability, please let SQMC know as soon as possible and well in advance of taking your exam, so we can submit a reasonable adjustment request to IRCA on your behalf. If you are taking your exam in English, and English is not your first language, you can request an additional 30 minutes. If you are unable to take your exam within the scheduled 30-day period e.g. due to illness, you can request an extension to your exam schedule. ### What do I require to sit the exam? A computer or laptop with a working webcam and microphone ***(Please note, smart phones, iPads/tablets, touchscreens, and 2-in-1/hybrid laptops with front and rear cameras are not permitted).*** - You may use a second screen if you need to access a digital version of the standards and/or your course notes - If using a laptop, we recommend you connect to an external monitor to optimise your online exam experience   ### System requirements: You'll require a reliable internet connection with a reasonably fast bandwidth/speed of 15 Mbps, and a computer meeting the following specifications: ![Screenshot 2023-06-30 at 09.56.37](https://www.sqmc.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-30%20at%2009.56.37.png?width=863&height=416&name=Screenshot%202023-06-30%20at%2009.56.37.png)   ## FAQs Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions by Lead Auditor students: Do I need to bring my laptop to the course?  No, this won't be necessary. The course itself uses physical (paper) training manuals and supporting documents. Can I take the old-style, paper exam instead? No, this has been discontinued by IRCA. In order to gain the full CQI & IRCA qualification, they require all new Lead Auditor students to score a pass on their new electronic exam (as well as the usual Continuous Assessment exercises, throughout the course). Are the Continuous Assessment exercises electronic, too? No, they remain unchanged and paper-based. It's only the IRCA exam which requires a computer and an internet connection.  Can I still take my exam on Day 5? You will have 30 days from the end of your training to sit the exam. Some students will prefer to take the exam as soon as they get home, whilst others may delay it to allow more time to revise. This new system allows students the freedom to choose, based on their own personal preferences!  If I wait a few days/weeks to sit my exam, and then have some questions, will SQMC provide support for me? Absolutely! We're 'fighting your corner' and are passionate to see you succeed! 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