Online Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015

Receive concentrated and comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing Quality Management Systems (QMSs) based on ISO 9001:2015. Gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a Quality Management System.

Students leave with an in depth understanding of AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and also OHSAS 18001. Students will also learn what to expect when ISO release their first international OHS Management Systems standard – ISO 45001:2016.   This course is designed to provide the training and certification to become a OHS Lead Auditor for an Integrated Management system (ISO 19011, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and AS/NZS 4801/OHSAS 18001),

Organizations are becoming increasingly aware that a fully integrated management system is not only a competitive advantage but also results in:

• streamlined procedures and processes
• reduced employee training times and costs
• simplified decision-making
• reductions in time, resources and finances
• more efficient and cost-effective internal and external audits

It is clear from the three schemes (Quality, Safety and Environment) that there are many commonalities. So it makes sense to amalgamate the three systems and really get them working for your organization.   Auditing of your management systems is a valuable process that assures this will happen and this course specialises in auditing IMS systems.

This course covers the following topics:

1. How to apply Quality Management System audit principles and practices to ISO 9001:2015
2. The personal and interpersonal skills required for auditing
3. The processes involved with managing audit programs
4. How to initiate and prepare for an audit
5. How to conduct on-site audit activities, reporting on audit findings and conducting post-audit activities
6. Appropriate oral, written and non-verbal communication techniques needed to lead an audit

On successful completion of this course, participants will obtain the knowledge on how 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