Description BSI's “ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor” competency-based 4-day course teaches a general understanding of the concepts of the ISO 9001:2008 standard and the principles and practices of leading management systems and process audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2002, “Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.”
Experienced instructors explain the clauses of ISO 9001:2008 in detail and guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, role playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.
This course is certified by RABQSA to meet the knowledge requirements of Quality Management System certification of QMS Auditors. Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for these RABQSA knowledge competency units:
Larry Whittington is the instructor
for all the highlighted classes.
QM – Quality Management Systems
AU – Management Systems Auditing
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Learning Objectives
- Understand quality management definitions, concepts, guidelines
- Understand the purpose of the ISO 9000 series
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard
- Understand the roles and responsibilities
of the auditor
- Apply ISO 19011:2002 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits
- Conduct all phases of an internal audit
- Prepare and present effective reports
- Understand the role of objectives, scope, criteria in audit process
- How to plan audits
- Conduct audit team selection
- Initiate the audit and conducting opening meetings
- Understand audit team leader responsibilities
- Communicate effectively during the audit
- Conduct on-site activities
- Prepare audit conclusions
- Conduct closing meetings
- Report audit results
Audience This course is intended for anyone interested in conducting first-party, second-party, and third-party audits, as well as, Management Representatives,
Quality Directors, Managers, Engineers, and Consultants.
Class Hours Day 1: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 2: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 3: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Day 4: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee The class is $1695 per student. To confirm your enrollment, pre-payment will be
required.
Early Bird Discount If you pay at least 60 days in advance, you will receive a $100 discount, reducing the fee to $1595.
Group Discount
If you enroll three students, the fourth student is free, which equates to 25% off each enrollment.
Prerequisite A prior review of the ISO 9001:2008 standard and internal audit experience is suggested for this course.
Logistics
There are written tests on each of the competency units in turn on Days 2, 3 and 4. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed “Competent” for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).
Contact If you have any questions about this course, please
call us at 770-517-7944 or send an e-mail to Larry@WhittingtonAssociates.com.
Whittington & Associates provides training, consulting and auditing services for
management systems based on
ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, TL 9000, AS9100, ISO 13485,
ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 14001.
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