IRCA Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

CQI & IRCA CERTIFIED COURSE NO. 2417

ISO 9001:2015 LEAD AUDITOR
Quality Management System

Looking for a CQI & IRCA qualification in Quality Management Systems Auditing?

Auditing a Quality Management System (QMS) is a prime mechanism for identifying and developing improvement opportunities, but that can only happen if the audit process is focused on capability and effectiveness. This five day ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course reflects fully the concepts and requirements of ISO 9001 representing the very latest approach for internal and external auditing, and is designed to:

provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills related to the process of auditing quality management systems in relation to ISO 9001:2015
outline the fundamentals of auditing practice and provide practical experience in planning, performing and reporting the audit, and to consider the issues related to managing the audit programme and the audit
demonstrate the process for determining the effectiveness of the company’s management system in achieving the declared business quality objectives
provide an understanding of the follow-up actions that seek to verify the effectiveness of a supplier’s implemented improvements
address the guidelines in ISO 19011 and CQI and IRCA registration criteria

Who should attend?

Those who will be involved in conducting 1st, 2nd and / or 3rd party audits
Managers who will be responsible for audit teams
Those wishing to apply for IRCA QMS Auditor grades*

How will I be assessed?

1. Attendance

Full attendance is required during the training course.

2. Continuous Assessment

The Learner is assessed during course delivery based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, role plays, case study and all other activities during the course.

3. Final Examinations

There is a two-hour QMS Auditor Examination at the end of the course.

*Successful completion of this QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course will satisfy the training requirements for IRCA certification to all grades of Quality Management System Auditor.