BSI’s “ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor” competency-based 4-day course teaches a general understanding of the concepts of the ISO 9001:2008 standard and the principles and practices of leading management systems audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2001 “Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing”. Experienced instructors explain the clauses of ISO 9001:2008 in detail and guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.
This course comprises the following three RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:
- QM – Quality Management Systems
- AU – Management Systems Auditing
- TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above.
Learning objectives
- Understand quality management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor
- Apply ISO 190011:2002 definitions, concepts and guidelines
- Recognise the principles, practices and types of audits
- Conduct all phases of an internal audit
- Prepare and present effective reports
- Understand RABQSA’s certification scheme
- Understand the role of objectives, scope and criteria in the audit process
- How to plan audits
- Conduct audit team selection
- Initiate the audit and conducting opening meetings
- Understand audit team leader responsibilities
- Communicate effectively during an audit
- Prepare audit conclusions
- Conduct closing meetings
- Reporting audit results
Who Should Attend
- Individuals interested in conducting first-party, second-party and third-party audits
- Quality Directors
- Management representatives
- Managers
- Engineers
- Consultants
There are written tests on each of the competency units on Days 2, 3 and 4. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed “Competent” for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).
The first 2 days of this course are identical to the BSI course Implementing a Quality Management System. Delegates who have already succesfully completed Implementing a Quality Management System only need to attend the final 2 days of this course.
Duration
4 days (8.30am - 5.00pm)
Dates
- 13-16 September 2010 (Melbourne)
- 20-23 September 2010 (Brisbane)
- 27-30 September 2010 (Sydney)
Cost
$2295.00 (incl GST)
Next steps
To book onto the course please fill in a booking form.
BSI can also offer this course on an in-house basis. Trainers can deliver courses on your premises minimising disruption to your business. In-house training is suitable for larger groups and is a cost effective training option.
For more information, please contact us or complete our training enquiry form.
