PR328: QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
A professional level course that gives a deep understanding of the techniques associated with the lead auditor role.
Course ID: 18083
This CQI/IRCA certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training programme is for learners who require an in-depth understanding of the range of auditing techniques and protocols associated with the Lead Auditor role. The objective of this training course is to enable learners to lead an audit team and audit the quality management system of an organisation to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. Our Lead Auditor course is a natural progression course from ISO 9001 Foundation and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor.
Who Should Attend?
This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register with the IRCA auditor registration scheme. It is also essential for any serious quality practitioner involved in the design, management and implementation of an audit programme for internal, supplier and other external audits from customers and/or certification bodies.
Prerequisites
a) Management systems
- The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
- The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continuous improvement.
b) Quality management
- The fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000):
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Engagement of people
- Process approach
- Improvement
- Evidence-based decision making
- Relationship management
c) ISO 9001
- Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9000, which may be gained by completing an CQI/IRCA Certified QMS Foundation Training course or equivalent.
Course Summary
5 days
4-12 candidates
Classroom & Virtual Classroom
Course Dates
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| 2nd Oct 2023 – 6th Oct 2023 |
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£1350 | Select Date |
| 6th Nov 2023 – 10th Nov 2023 |
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| 4th Dec 2023 – 8th Dec 2023 |
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| 8th Jan 2024 – 12th Jan 2024 |
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| 5th Feb 2024 – 9th Feb 2024 |
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| 4th Mar 2024 – 8th Mar 2024 |
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| 8th Apr 2024 – 12th Apr 2024 |
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| 6th May 2024 – 10th May 2024 |
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| 3rd Jun 2024 – 7th Jun 2024 |
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| 8th Jul 2024 – 12th Jul 2024 |
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| 5th Aug 2024 – 9th Aug 2024 |
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| 9th Sep 2024 – 13th Sep 2024 |
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| 7th Oct 2024 – 11th Oct 2024 |
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| 4th Nov 2024 – 8th Nov 2024 |
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| 9th Dec 2024 – 13th Dec 2024 |
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Course Outcomes
You will have the knowledge to:
- Plan, conduct, follow-up an audit of a QMS to establish conformity to ISO 9001 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable)
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor
You will learn the skills to:
- Manage a successful audit and produce reports detailing levels of conformity to ISO 9001