IRCA Certified ISO 9001 Internal QMS Auditor Training Course

Course Category: Quality Management Systems (QMS)  

Course Title: Internal QMS Auditor based on ISO 9001:2008

The calibre of your internal auditor is crucial to the performance of your audit team, and ultimately to the success of your management system. This comprehensive two-day course provides hands-on training to ensure that your internal auditor thoroughly understands the role and acquires the expertise needed to perform it effectively.

Delegates successfully completing the course will be presented with an IRCA independently accredited certificate for internal auditors. The successful completion certificate is also recognised by RAB QSA International for Internal Auditors wishing to register under the RAB QSA Scheme for Internal Auditors.

Course Structure

This course is a 16 hour/2 day course.

Course Start: 08:30a.m & Course Finish: 17:30p.m

A detailed course breakdown is as follows:

Day 1

• ISO in Brief
• Overview of a Quality Management System including ISO 9001:2008
• Eight Principles of Quality Management
• Regional Training Accreditation Scheme
• Introduction to Internal Auditing
• The role of Internal Audits and the Audit Life Cycle
• Audit Terminology and Principles
• Audit Types and Objectives
• The PDCA Cycle and Process Approach and their significance for Internal Auditors
• Internal Auditor Competence, Roles, Responsibilities and Performance
• Internal Auditor Competence
• Internal Auditor/Auditee Roles and Responsibilities
• Internal Auditor Performance Evaluation
• Audit Planning
• Initiating the Audit and Preparing for the on-site activities
• Developing an Audit Plan/Scope
• Audit Protocols/Checklists
• Developing Audit Protocols/Checklists
• Developing On-Site Audit Activities
• Opening Meeting
• Collecting and Verifying Information
• Evidence, Methods and Procedure for Gathering Evidence
• Learning Cycle Review

Day 2

• Interviewing and writing Audit Findings
• Sampling
• Communications including handling and managing obstacles encountered
• Auditing Reporting
• Audit Findings, Terminology, Classification and Elements
• Writing Audit Findings
• Writing the Audit Report
• Completing the Audit
• Audit Follow-Up Strategies
• Corrective and Preventative Action including audit finding closure
• Audit Follow Up
• Closing/Exit Meeting
• Course Summary
• Delegate Continuous Assessment/Course Evaluation

Course Assessment

The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, role plays, case studies and all other activities during the course. Please note, full attendance is required during the training course.

Training Methodology

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What's Included on the course

• Comprehensive Course Manual
• Expertise and Wisdom of Tutor (s)
• Additional Handouts