Course description
The lead auditor course is certified by the CQI and IRCA and adopts an active learning approach designed to provide trainees with the opportunity to practice each stage of audit, using ISO 9001 as the base standard for training.
Your successful completion of the qualification will satisfy the training requirements for CQI and IRCA certification to all grades of Quality Management Systems Auditor.
The training focuses on the key elements of ISO 9001:2015 including process management, measurement and improvement, and is highly practical and interactive with participants taking part in live audit sessions.
We also offer the ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is designed for delegates who need to carry out and lead audits to contribute effectively to systems improvement in their organisations. However, IRCA expects delegates to have the following prior knowledge of the following quality management principles and concepts:
- The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.
- The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.
- Commonly used quality management terms and definitions and the 8 Quality Principles as given in ISO 9001:2015.
- The process approach used in quality management.
- The Model of a Process-Based Quality Management System, the structure and content of ISO 9001:2015.
- Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, which may be gained by, on the job experience, through self-study or completing an IRCA certified QMS Foundation training course or equivalent.
Course delivery details
There is a two hour written examination at the end of this course. The content of the exam will be based on the materials provided during the course. Participants will need to achieve a pass mark of 70% to successfully complete the course. Delegates will also be continuously assessed by the course tutor in a range of areas over the 5 days.
“We know assessments can be challenging, but our expert training team will be on hand to support you with any concerns and make sure you are ready to sit the assessment.
Don’t worry – we’ll make sure you have everything you need!” – Stuart Davies, Managing Director at TSW Training
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Keith (Jam) was a great instructor and really made the content engaging. The course was very informative and applicable.
Continuing Studies
There will be no pre-course preparation required however delegates are requested to complete a pre-course questionnaire that will be handed to the tutor before the first day of the course. This ensures that the course is delivered to the highest quality and is relevant to a delegate’s needs and objectives.
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Enjoyed the course. Very informative. Practical examples were good.