ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course

Tutor's Profile

Mr. John L. Lazaro
Certification Manager for QMS/ Global Product Manager for ESD

John is a Chemical Engineer and an experienced quality management system practitioner in the fields of quality assurance and quality control, laboratory, human resource, training, organizational development, sales, business development and management.

On top of his main role as Certification Manager for QMS and Global Product Manager for ESD in SGS, John is a qualified lead auditor for the following management system standards:

• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality)
• IATF 16949:2016 (Automotive)
• ISO 13485:2016 (Medical Device)
• ESD S2020:2014 (Electrostatic Discharge Control)
• ISO 29990:2010 (Non-Formal Education)

John is also an IRCA-approved facilitator for QMS Lead Auditor / Auditor Courses.

Description

This training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001  requirements. The principles of ISO 9001 set out an explicit management system to audit, examine and continually improve systems for a QMS.

IRCA Accreditation

We are accredited by the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) globally. This course is accredited by IRCA, 17977 - PR 328.

Training Objectives

On completion of the training, you will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of a quality management system and explain the eight principles of quality management
• Explain the purpose, content and interrelationship of the ISO 9000 family of standards
• Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 in the context of an audit
• Plan and conduct an audit and report on the audit in a manner that adds value to the organization
• Meet the training requirements for registration as a QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor with the IRCA

Prior Knowledge Requirements

Before starting this course, students are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

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 continual 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
  • The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction

C. ISO 9001

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9001, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified QMS Foundation Training course or the equivalent.

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Our courses are delivered by tutors who are quality management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.

Audience

This five day course provides an opportunity for quality management professionals to update their skills in interactive and supportive surroundings.

Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete a midcourse test along with an end-of-course written examination.