This 2-day CQI IRCA certified course is designed to help delegates obtain an understanding of the requirements of auditing a Quality Management System (QMS).
An ineffective audit can result in process failures, customer frustration and a damaged reputation. This course will give delegates the knowledge and confidence to perform a successful audit and ensure the processes you have in place are right for the business.
You’ll also learn how to report your findings in a clear and effective manner.
- Auditing a Quality Management System established to ISO 9001:2015 requirements
- The benefits and pitfalls in auditing such systems
- Assessing the control process
- The techniques and skills required to help audit your organisation
What will you be covering?
- Introduction to Quality Management Systems
- Preparation for audits
- QMS documentation requirements
- Managing a QMS audit programme
- Control of processes
- The PDCA cycle
- Improvement systems
- Auditing skills
- Audit practice
- Reporting your findings
Delegates who are involved in the auditing, preserving or monitoring of a Quality Management System.
Prerequisites:
In line with CQI IRCA requirements, you should already have a basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015. If not, we recommend attending our ISO 9001:2015 Foundation course.
Very good course with some awkward yet rather amusing audit role plays
Rachael Moore
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T&K Gallagher LTD
Highly recommend these courses and will be looking to attend more in the future
Dave Baker
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Gatwick Construction
Great Instructor, very good use of language to explain the audit mindset
Alonso Silva
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KPMG