ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor Training Course, IRCA Certified, Quality Management Systems

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IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2008 QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

Course Category: Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Course Title: QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor based on ISO 9001:2008

The calibre of your lead auditor is crucial to the performance of your audit team, and ultimately to the success of your management system. This comprehensive five-day course provides hands-on training to ensure that your lead auditor thoroughly understands the role and acquires the expertise needed to perform it effectively.

Delegates completing the course will be presented with an IRCA independently accredited certificate for lead auditors. This certificate is also recognised by RAB QSA Intl.

Course Certification

IRCA Certified course (A17133)

This course is registered by the Governing Board of the IQA - International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) and meets part of the requirements of those seeking registration as a QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor under that scheme (IRCA/2245)

Recognized by RAB QSA International

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognized by RAB QSA International as meeting the requirement for RAB QSA International certification to QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor certification scheme.

Who should attend?Benefits to Your Business

Quality Managers
Quality Professionals/Technicians
Quality Engineers
Procurement Personnel
Financial Personnel
Document Controllers
Internal Auditors
Owner Managers
Implementation Members

The knowledge and skills to effectively audit your management system
To conduct a risk assessment of the effectiveness and maturity of your management system
The ability to conduct second party and third party audits of your supply chain.

Course Pre-requisitesLearning Objectives

It is recommended that any delegate attending this course has prior knowledge of ISO 9001:2000.

Understand quality management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
Understand the purpose of the ISO 9000 series
Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard
Apply ISO 19011:2002 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
Manage an audit program
Initiate the audit and conduct opening meetings
Understand auditor responsibilities
Conduct on-site activities
Collect information
Communicate effectively during the audit
Generate audit findings
Prepare audit conclusions
Conduct closing meetings
Report audit results
Conduct an audit follow-up
Understand the registration process

Course Structure

This course is a 40 hour/5 day course.

Course Start: 08:45a.m & Course Finish: 17:30p.m

Evening study may be required as part of this course. It is recommended that all delegates attending treat the course as residential.

A detailed course breakdown is as follows:

Day 1

8 Principles of Quality Management
Auditor Certification and ISO/IEC 17024:2003
QMS Framework and Process Management
ISO 9001:2008 Application
Permissble Exclusions
ISO 9001:2008 Requirements

Day 2

ISO 9001:2008 Process Model/Requirements
QMS Documentation
Customer Satisfaction Identification and Measurement
Employee Competence & Awareness
Audit Roles & Responsibilities including Accreditation and Certification
Two stage approach to Initial Registration
Audit Planning
Examination Techniques/Revision

Day 3

Developing an Audit Plan/Scope
Conducting the Document Review
Developing Audit Protocols/Checklists
Conducting on-site Audit activities
Opening Meeting
Examination Techniques/Revision

Day 4

Collecting and verifying information
Auditing Top Management
Handling difficult situations
Audit Reporting
Summary Audit Report

Day 5

Completing the Audit/Audit Follow up
Closing/Exit Meeting
Course Summary/Continuous Assessment Report
Course Examination
Course Evaluation/Feedback

Course Assessment

The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, role plays, case studies and all other activities during the course. Please note, full attendance is required during the training course.

There is a 2 hour written examination at the end of the course. The exam is open book in that a delegate is entitled to use their own notes taken while on the course, the use of the delegate manual and any other supplementary material provided including their copy of the International Standard (s) in question. The minimum pass rate for the examination is 70%.

Training Methodology

Accelerated learning is the most advanced teaching and learning method available today. It's a total system of enhancing and speeding up both the design and learning process. What makes accelerated learning so effective is that it's based on the way we naturally learn. It does this by actively involving the whole person, using physical activity, creativity, collaboration among learners, variety that appeals to all learning styles, contextual learning with real-world immersion, the creation of a positive physical, emotional, and social environment and other methods designed to get people deeply involved in their own learning.

What's Included on the course

Comprehensive Course Manual
Expertise and Wisdom of Tutor (s)
Additional Handouts

Further Information

Kelmac Group offer all of our Training Solutions on an In Company/In House basis. These solutions can be tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Our fees are very competitive and if you would like further information, please contact our office directly on +353 (61) 491224 or email info@kelmacgroup.com