The Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course (IRCA Approved)

Introduction

The worldwide adoption of the ISO9000 Series of quality standards has created the need for trained, professional auditors to evaluate suppliers' quality systems. To be effective and to bring real benefits to both customers and suppliers, the auditor needs a clear understanding of the ISO9000 Series requirements and good audit procedure.

The auditor also needs well developed skills to carry out audits successfully and deal with difficult situations confidently.

Since it covers a wide range of topics vital to the management of a modern businesses the course is also very popular with delegates who simply wish to improve their knowledge of quality assurance or audit techniques.

The course is equally suitable for service and manufacturing companies.

Course Details

The course follows an accelerated blended learning style with minimum lectures and maximum delegate involvement. It will give an understanding of quality system auditing, supported by case studies and workshops which develop essential auditor skills.

The course contents satisfy requirements of the international standard for auditor training and qualification, ISO19011, and include the following topics:

• Quality, Quality Assurance and Quality Management.
• Background and ongoing development of the ISO9000 series.
• Detailed review of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Quality management and system audit in modern business.
• Types and methods of audit.
• Establishing an audit programme.
• Planning and preparing for an audit.
• Performing an audit including techniques of investigation.
• Reporting audit results.
• Corrective action and audit follow-up.
• Audit and management review as tools for improvement.
• IRCA and Auditor/Lead Auditor registration.

Each delegate will receive a comprehensive course manual.

Benefits

Delegates will benefit from the course by obtaining the knowledge, skills and confidence to audit their company's quality system and their suppliers' quality systems.

Completion of the course will be recognised by the award of a certificate. For successful delegates, the training qualification is a key requirement for becoming a Registered Auditor or Lead Auditor under the internationally recognised IRCA Scheme.

Companies will benefit by having knowledgeable and trained personnel who can assist in the development of their quality system and in the improvement of their own and their suppliers' performance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Interpret ISO9001:2008 and requirements.
• Plan, perform and report 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits.
• Establish internal and external audit programmes.
• Verify corrective action.
• Assist their company to improve and to satisfy the requirements of the appropriate ISO9000 Series Standard.

Who should attend

This course is suitable for delegates with a wide range of requirements, including individuals who need to:

• Perform 1st, 2nd or 3rd party audits.
• Co-ordinate and develop a company's quality system.
• Assess the capability and performance of suppliers.
• Brief or train others on ISO9001 and audit.
• Advise management on audit and quality improvement.

Duration

The course will be carried out over 5 full days. Delegates should note that there may be evening work during this course.

Course Certification

The course is certificated by the International Register of Chartered Auditors (IRCA) Governing Board to ISO9001:2008 Series standards and satisfies the formal training requirement for individuals seeking registration under the IRCA Registration Scheme.

The IRCA Course Number is A17019. 

Venues

The fees below are based on delegates attending one of our open courses at various venues throughout the UK.

If you have four or more people requiring training, you might find it more cost effective for us to deliver the training in-house.

Contact us on 029 2070 3328 or training@penarth.co.uk for more details.

Fees

The courses costs £895 + VAT per delegate.

The fees cover the cost of the training, all course materials, refreshments throughout the day, a light lunch, examination fees and a certificate.

Course Leaders

The courses are presented by experienced quality professionals.

Penarth Management has UKAS accredited certification to ISO9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS18001 (Occupational Health & Safety) for the provision of management consultancy and the preparation and delivery of training courses.