QMS (ISO 9000 series) auditor/lead auditor
This course develops delegates' knowledge and understanding of the ISO 9000:2000 series of standards and process based quality management systems (QMSs), together with the skills required to effectively audit these systems in accordance with ISO 19011:2002. Successful completion of this course (No. A17071) certified by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), satisfies the IRCA training requirements for certification to the QMS 2000 auditor certification scheme.
Course content
- understand the purpose and requirements of ISO 9000:2000
- understand the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of an effective QMS
- implement, plan and manage QMS audit programmes covering first, second and third party audits
- develop skills to effectively plan, conduct, report and follow-up process-based management system audits to ISO 9001:2000 in accordance with ISO 19011:2002
- develop skills in management as a team leader of audit teams
- use the QMS audit process as an effective business tool for continual improvement of a QMS
NB: This course can be tailored to incorporate other management system standards, which might be applicable to specific business sectors.
Who should attend
Managers, auditors, consultants, engineers and other professionals involved with the planning, conducting, managing quality management systems audits to ISO 9001:2000 Standard. Audits covered include first, second and third party.
Course style
- knowledge based presentations
- individual and group work activities
- practical skills development exercises, workshops and role plays
- delegate participation and interactive discussion groups
- continuous and written assessments of delegates' performance
Course timetable
Day one: 08:45-19:00
Day two: 08:30-19:00
Day three: 08:30-19:00
Day four: 08:30-19:00
Day five: 08:30-16:30
Forty-five minutes for lunch and two coffee breaks (am and pm) each day.
Pre course requirements
Delegates are expected to have thorough understanding of the content, application and implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 standard.
Venue
All courses are run at our headquarters near Hyde Park Corner in London, unless otherwise indicated. See Inside the CQI for more information about the venue.
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It can be used to support your application for CQI corporate membership using the experiential route. Apply the acquired skills and the knowledge in your workplace and use the outcomes as evidence of competence.
