You need this course if ... |
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you want to audit Quality Management Systems against ISO 9001 requirements |
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you are an Auditor or Quality System Manager and want to add to your credibility with a widely accepted qualification |
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you want to satisfy the formal training requirements for IRCA certification |
You will learn ... |
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the purpose of a QMS and the ISO 9000 principles of quality management |
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essential definitions to help you interpret and audit ISO 9001 requirements |
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to analyse ISO 9001 clauses and suggest examples of evidence that would show conformance with these requirements |
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the roles and responsibilities of an auditor and lead auditor |
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to plan and conduct an interview with top management and evaluate an organisation’s quality policy and objectives |
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to prepare an on-site audit plan that establishes effective audit trails across processes and between members of an audit team |
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how to audit processes for conformance and effectiveness, including any specific quality objectives |
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to prepare thoroughly for audit and produce process based checklists |
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to gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing and reviewing documentation |
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how to evaluate objective evidence and correctly identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements |
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to report findings accurately against requirements of ISO 9001, write and grade non-conformity reports and evaluate proposals for corrective action |
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how to relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation and present your overall evaluation to top management |
You will need … |
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knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and experience of auditing |
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ideally to have attended our ISO 9001 Appreciation and Interpretation course |
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to understand the basics of how organisations work and the role of top management |
Your future development … |
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OH&S and EMS Auditor/Lead Auditor conversion courses |
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Advanced QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor |
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Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company) |
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See our Business Improvement courses |
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A copy of the standard is included with this course |
Course length |
| Five Days |
Cost per delegate (exc VAT) |
| £1095 |
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