ISO 9001 lead auditor course (CQI IRCA)

ABOUT THE ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor CQI IRCA Course

The ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Course (CQI IRCA) is a key requirement in becoming a registered Auditor/Lead Auditor. The course is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of QMS requirements, knowledge and skills required to assess the Quality Management System of an organisation based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard. The 5-day course is CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) and IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors) accredited.

In Partnership with TÜV SÜD Middle East LLC 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN FROM THE COURSE?

ISO 9001 outlines the processes, procedures, and roles for attaining quality objectives and policies. The caliber of an auditor is crucial to the performance of companies and, ultimately, to the success of the management system.

Upon completing the ISO 9001 course, you will:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of a QMS
• Understand the content and relationship of ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004 and ISO 19011
• Learn the terminology used in ISO 9001
• Learn the seven principles of quality management
• Know high-level structure with PDCA
• Understand clauses 1 to 10 with examples
• Learn the benefits of third-party certification of a QMS for organisations and stakeholders
• Explore the development and application of the ISO 9000 series of standards
• Understand the auditor’s role in assessing an organisation’s ability to meet customer, statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the product and the organisation’s requirements

COURSE OUTLINE:

Topics covered by the course include:

1. QMS Introduction and Process Approach

• Purpose and benefits of QMS, including an understanding of the basic QMS principles
• Terms, Fundamentals and Principles
• Ascendance of ISO 9000 series
• Process Approach with PDCA
• QMS Requirements ( Clauses 1 to 10)

2. Auditing Principle

• Auditing objectives
• Types of audits
• Audit life cycle
• Terms and Definition
• Principle of Auditing
• Annex A – Guidance of Auditors

3. Role and Responsibilities of an Auditor

• Audit Programme objectives
• The auditee's responsibilities
• The lead auditors’ responsibilities
• Auditors’ qualifications and certifications

4. Role Planning an Audit

• Pre-Audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

5. Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
• Collecting objective/audit evidence
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Preparing for the closing meeting

6. Reporting Audit Results

• Conducting the closing meeting
• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

7. Corrective Actions

• Corrective action responsibilities
• Follow up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

8. ISO 9001:2015 Registration

• The registration process
• Surveillance audits

9. Exercises/ Role play

10. Written Examination

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The ISO 9001 Quality Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor Course is specially designed for:

• Quality professionals/consultants
• Management representatives/managers/process owners
• ISO coordinators
• Auditors/lead auditors
• Internal auditors of QMS and other management system standards

PREREQUISITE

Participants attending this course should have adequate knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and some prior knowledge of QMS auditing. Having no prior knowledge may lead to unsuccessful completion of this course, and the gaps in this knowledge may not be covered during this course.

WHO IS THE COURSE ADVISOR?

The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD.

With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.

Note: Certificates will only be issued to participants with 100% full attendance

Duration: 5 Days 

 

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