Course Introduction
The QMS lead auditor training course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to conduct on-site audits, develop effective checklists, audit processes, gather and evaluate evidence, write detailed reports, and align your findings with organizational policies and objectives.
This course offers three flexible delivery options:
- A 38-hour virtual classroom course delivered over 5 sessions.
- A 40-hour virtual classroom course delivered over 7 sessions.
- A traditional 5-day face-to-face classroom course.
Our virtual classroom courses are delivered in real-time by experienced tutors via an interactive online platform, offering you the convenience of attending from your preferred location without the need to travel.
Successful completion enhances your credibility, fulfills the formal training requirements set by the CQI & IRCA, and qualifies you to conduct external audits against ISO 9001 standards.
Who should attend?
- Organisations who need to audit QMS against ISO 9001 requirements
- Auditors or Quality Systems Managers wanting to add credibility with a widely accepted qualification issued by an UKAS approved certification body
- Anyone wanting to satisfy the formal training requirements for IRCA certification.
What will you learn?
- Purpose of a QMS and ISO 9001 principles
- Essential definitions and terminology
- Analyse ISO 9001 clauses and identify conformance with requirements
- Role and responsibilities of an auditor/lead auditor
- Plan and conduct an interview with top management
- Evaluate an organisation’s quality policy and objectives
- Prepare an on-site audit plan with audit trails across processes and team members
- Audit processes for conformance and effectiveness
- Prepare thoroughly for audit and produce process-based checklists
- Gather and evaluate objective evidence
- Identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements
- Report findings accurately against requirements of ISO 9001
- Write and grade non-conformity reports and evaluate proposals for corrective action
- Relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation
- Present your overall evaluation to top management.
What do you need to prepare?
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 and experience of auditing
- Basic understanding of how organisation works and the role of top management
- Complete approximately 2.5 - 3 hours of pre-course work prior to attending the course
Course length
- For in-person classroom and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses: 5 days.
- For blended courses: 8 hours of online learning, divided into 11 eLearning modules that can be completed over a period of up to ten days, followed by 3 full days of in-person classroom training or virtual instructor-led training (VILT).
What's included?
- 44 CPD hours
- Training course materials
- Lunch and refreshments for public attendees only
- CQI & IRCA Certificate
Training from LRQA
With LRQA, you can access a wide range of courses to help you further your career and bring improvements to the management systems in your organisation. With many learning styles to choose from, our training courses can help you develop and reach your next level. Find out more about Ascend Training Courses from LRQA.
Future Development Opportunities
- OH&S and EMS Lead Auditor Conversion Courses: Expand your expertise into other areas of management systems auditing.
- Tutored Audits: Coached live audits at your company.
- Business Improvement Courses: Develop additional skills to drive organizational excellence.s.
CQI & IRCA certified
This LRQA training course satisfies the formal training requirements stipulated by the CQI & IRCA.
CQI and IRCA certified training is mapped to a unique competency framework based on the latest skills needed by employers. As an Approved Training Partner, LRQA has been thoroughly assessed to ensure the highest standards.
For more information, please visit the CQI & IRCA website.