Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems

$3278.00 (Including GST) - 5 Days

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Purpose

Receive concentrated and comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing Quality Management Systems (QMSs) based on ISO 9001:2008. Gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a QMS.

This course is part of the learning pathway leading to BSB51607 Diploma of Quality Auditing. Please refer to the Qualification Outline here for further details.

Course Outline

This course covers the following topics:

• How to apply QMS audit principles and practices to ISO 9001
• The personal and interpersonal skills required for auditing
• The processes involved with managing audit programs
• How to initiate and prepare for an audit
• How to conduct on-site audit activities, reporting on audit findings and conducting post-audit activities
• Appropriate oral, written and non-verbal communication techniques needed to lead an audit

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Review auditee documentation
• Participate in developing audit schedules
• Identify, gather, analyse and evaluate information
• Compile results and report findings
• Assess the scope and objectives of a quality audit
• Communicate with an auditee regarding the proposed quality audit
• Identify the resources required to conduct a quality audit
• Develop and submit a quality audit plan
• Prepare and manage an audit plan
• Identify and prepare checklists and audit related documentation
• Conduct entry and exit meeting
• Guide team members in continuously improving their performance
• Negotiate the follow-up process with auditees
• Monitor and review audit systems and activities

Achievement

On successful completion of all formal assessments, participants will receive:

Statement of Attainment

BSBAUD501BInitiate a quality audit
BSBAUD503BLead a quality audit
BSBAUD504BReport on a quality audit
BSBAUD402B Participate in a Quality Audit

Certificate of Attainment

RABQSA AU: Management Systems Auditing
RABQSA TL: Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
RABQSA QM: Quality Management Systems.
Prerequisites