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QMS Lead Auditor (CQI and IRCA certified)

This 5 day course provides the knowledge and skills needed to organize and lead Quality Management System audits. CQI and IRCA Reference No. 17898

CQI and IRCA Certified Course - Certification ref: 17898

Why this course?

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third party audits of management systems against the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015, in accordance with the guidance given in the ISO19011 for first and second party audits as well as the requirements of the ISO17021 for third party audits. This course has been registered and certificated by the CQI and IRCA Governing Body and satisfies the formal training requirements for individuals seeking registration under CQI and IRCA or other Auditor Certification Schemes.

Who should attend?

Anyone intending to perform audits of a quality management system. Note that, while this course is applicable to first, second, and third party audits, this course is taught from the third party (Certification Body) perspective. An attendee can both start their journey down the third party auditor route, and/or have an understanding of what third party auditors look for. Some companies require the successful competition of this course to perform first party and second party audits.

Course highlights

  • Management systems - What and why, including the HLS
  • What is an audit and why are they necessary?
  • Risk based thinking process
  • ISO 9001:2015 purpose and requirements from an auditing perspective
  • How to plan & conduct audits
  • Audit communication
  • Value added audit reporting and follow-up

Prerequisites

For successful completion of this course, it is expected that you have prior knowledge of the following management principles and concepts:

  1. The PDCA cycle
  2. The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
  3. HLS requirements. 
  4. Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015.

These prior knowledge requirements can be easily gained by attending our Foundation course in ISO 9001/Quality Management Systems.

Did you know?

Participant evaluation is through Continuous assessment during the complete training course and a closed book examination at the end of the course.  Successful completion of this course is one of the criteria for you to apply for a CQI and IRCA Lead auditor status  You can know record your CQI and IRCA certificate to access exclusive resources via www.irca.org.

Trainer

This course is instructed by Senior Lead Auditors from DNV

Duration

5 days

Course fee

The price includes documentation and course certificates and, in the case of classroom training, coffee and lunch. For detailed prices see the course table below.

Course language

English

More information

If the course is given as a remote training, you need an internet connecttion and a laptop/tablet with audio. We will also send you some pre-study material.

Please, call us on +46 8 587 940 04 or e-mail utbildning@dnv.com.

Register below

Our terms and conditions as well as practical information can be found here.

CQI and IRCA Certified Course - Certification ref: 17898

Why this course?

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third party audits of management systems against the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015, in accordance with the guidance given in the ISO19011 for first and second party audits as well as the requirements of the ISO17021 for third party audits. This course has been registered and certificated by the CQI and IRCA Governing Body and satisfies the formal training requirements for individuals seeking registration under CQI and IRCA or other Auditor Certification Schemes.

Who should attend?

Anyone intending to perform audits of a quality management system. Note that, while this course is applicable to first, second, and third party audits, this course is taught from the third party (Certification Body) perspective. An attendee can both start their journey down the third party auditor route, and/or have an understanding of what third party auditors look for. Some companies require the successful competition of this course to perform first party and second party audits.

Course highlights

  • Management systems - What and why, including the HLS
  • What is an audit and why are they necessary?
  • Risk based thinking process
  • ISO 9001:2015 purpose and requirements from an auditing perspective
  • How to plan & conduct audits
  • Audit communication
  • Value added audit reporting and follow-up

Prerequisites

For successful completion of this course, it is expected that you have prior knowledge of the following management principles and concepts:

  1. The PDCA cycle
  2. The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
  3. HLS requirements. 
  4. Knowledge of the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015.

These prior knowledge requirements can be easily gained by attending our Foundation course in ISO 9001/Quality Management Systems.

Did you know?

Participant evaluation is through Continuous assessment during the complete training course and a closed book examination at the end of the course.  Successful completion of this course is one of the criteria for you to apply for a CQI and IRCA Lead auditor status  You can know record your CQI and IRCA certificate to access exclusive resources via www.irca.org.

Trainer

This course is instructed by Senior Lead Auditors from DNV

Duration

5 days

Course fee

The price includes documentation and course certificates and, in the case of classroom training, coffee and lunch. For detailed prices see the course table below.

Course language

English

More information

If the course is given as a remote training, you need an internet connecttion and a laptop/tablet with audio. We will also send you some pre-study material.

Please, call us on +46 8 587 940 04 or e-mail utbildning@dnv.com.

Register below

Our terms and conditions as well as practical information can be found here.

Jag har fått svar på frågor som jag haft under många år gällande ISO9001 och interna revisioner. Väldigt kunnig lärare. Jag genomför revisioner på regelbunden basis och kommer att få stor användning av kunskapen.

  • Annika Kaisdotter Andersson