ISO 22163:2023 Railway applications — Railway quality management system — ISO 9001:2015 and specific requirements for application in the railway sector Internal Auditor

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and requirements of ISO 22163:2023, including railway-specific supplements.
• Learn how to conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance, identify gaps, and promote continuous improvement in a railway quality management system.
• Develop the competence to assess critical aspects like RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety) and lifecycle cost management.
• Gain insights into risk-based thinking and its application in the railway sector.
• Enhance your ability to document, report, and follow up on audit findings.

In this program, you will learn the following:

• Introduction to ISO 22163:2023
  • Overview of the standard and its relationship to ISO 9001:2015.
  • Understanding railway-specific requirements.
  • Importance of RQMS in global railway operations.
• RQMS Framework and Requirements
  • Context of the organization and leadership roles.
  • Planning, operation, and risk-based thinking in RQMS.
  • Performance evaluation and continual improvement.
• Internal Audit Principles and Practices
  • Audit planning, execution, and follow-up.
  • Gathering and evaluating audit evidence.
  • Reporting and corrective action processes.
• Railway-Specific Focus Areas
  • Managing reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS).
  • Supplier evaluation and external provider controls.
  • Product lifecycle cost management and configuration controls.
• Practical Audit Workshop
  • Conducting simulated internal audits.
  • Real-world case studies and exercises.

This course is specially designed for:

• Quality managers and professionals in the railway industry.
• Internal auditors responsible for RQMS compliance.
• Railway industry suppliers seeking to align with IRIS certification requirements.
• Process owners and project managers involved in railway operations.

Training equips individuals with specialised knowledge in railway quality management and auditing. Career prospects include:

• Quality Control Consultant/Engineer
• Quality Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Compliance Manager
• R&D Quality Manager

The course content and structure are developed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge of the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD have developed the course content based on the current business landscape and market requirements.

Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate from TÜV SÜD.

1. Can I also attend e-learning courses on top of attending the ISO 22163 Internal Auditor Course?
Yes, you can register for any e-learning course at TÜV SÜD.

2. How do I enroll for the ISO 22163 Internal Auditor Course?
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3. What is the ISO 22163 Internal Auditor course methodology?
Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, group exercises and discussions.

4. Can I get a refund if I cancel my enrolment?

• If you communicate the cancellation to us by email within 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will not provide a refund for the training.
• If you communicate the cancellation to us by email more than 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will provide a 50 % refund for the training.

5. Are there any tests in the middle of the course?
There are no in-between assessments, but case studies will be included in the ISO 22163 Internal Auditor course.