Certified Lead Auditor
Quick Facts
| Category: | Quality Auditing |
| Delivery Methods: | Contact COHST for available delivery methods. |
| Accreditation: | |
| Price: |
For full information on fees see Swinburne fees Please contact COHST for a course quote. |
| Group Training: | This course is available for Group Training |
Description
Course participants will receive comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing to gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a quality management system.
This course is ideal for quality practitioners who have an understanding of quality management and who have been, or will become, involved in internal quality assurance audits, second party (i.e. vendor) audits and/or third party audits.
On successful completion of the 5-day Certified Lead Auditor program, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for these Internationally recognised units from RABQSA:
Based on this, students have the option to apply to RABQSA for Certification as: Provisional QMS Auditor/QMS Auditor (based on experience) or Provisional OHS Auditor/OHS Auditor (based on experience).
Please note that this is not a course specific to ISO-9000 or ISO-9001. The Certified Lead Auditor Training will cover some aspects of the ISO-9001 with a focus on Occupational Health and Safety.
Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Entry Requirements
Participants should be familiar with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 19011:2003, AS/NZS 9004 and AS/NZS 4801.
Pathways
| Path-In | Path-Out |
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| N/A |
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Job Role
- Apply quality management system audit principles and practices to ISO 9001
- Outline the skills required for auditing quality management systems
- Demonstrate the processes involved with managing audit programs, initiating an audit, preparing for an audit, conducting on-site audit activities, reporting on audit findings and conducting post-audit activities
- Outline the personal and interpersonal skills required to conduct a management systems audit; and
- Demonstrate the appropriate oral, written and non-verbal communication techniques that are desirable for lead management systems auditors.
Course Calendar
| Course | Beginning Date | Delivery Method | Course Location | Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168# | Face-2-Face | Hawthorn Campus > | ||
| 17# | 21st Mar 2011 | Face-2-Face | Hawthorn Campus > | |
| 36# | 17th May 2011 | Face-2-Face | Melbourne Office > | |
| 65# | 25th Jul 2011 | Face-2-Face | Melbourne Office > | |
| 97# | 26th Sep 2011 | Face-2-Face | Melbourne Office > | |
| 130# | 14th Nov 2011 | Face-2-Face | Melbourne Office > | |
| Course | Beginning Date | Delivery Method | Course Location | Sessions |
Unit Information
| Core Units | |
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| BSBAUD402B - Participate in Quality Audit | |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for and participate in a quality audit as a member of a quality audit team. The process includes reviewing designated documentation; identifying and developing checklists and audit related documentation; preparing audit schedules; gathering, analysing and evaluating information; and reporting findings to the lead auditor. |
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| BSBAUD501B - Initiate a Quality Audit | |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to initiate and organise a quality audit with an auditee. It covers assessing the scope and objectives of a quality audit; communicating with the auditee regarding the proposed quality audit; identifying resources required to conduct the audit; and developing and submitting a quality audit plan. The types of audit may include an external or internal systems audit or process or product/service audit. |
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| BSBAUD503B - Lead a Quality Audit | |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead an audit team as they undertake a quality audit. It covers conducting entry and exit meetings; identifying and gathering relevant information; managing audit team resources; and providing feedback to audit team members on their performance. The types of quality audit that may be covered by this unit include an external or internal systems audit or process or product/service audit. |
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| BSBAUD504B - Report on a Quality Audit | |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to report on the outcomes of a quality audit and to take appropriate follow up action. It covers compiling audit results; preparing a report for the auditee/client; negotiating follow up action with the auditee/client; and monitoring and reviewing auditing system and activities. The types of quality audit that may be covered by this unit include an external or internal systems audit or process or product/service audit. |
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Course Fee
For full information on fees see Swinburne fees
Please contact COHST for a course quote.
Course Cancellation Policy
For full information on a refund please refer to: Cancellation Policies page.
Enrolment
Students may enrol in this course at any time to start studying straight away!
To enrol, please contact COHST using the following contact details or call 03 9214 8841, then a training coordinator will issue full course information and a course enrolment form.
Course Queries
Have any questions? See what is listed under Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) or submit an online enquiry.
