This highly interactive two-day CQI and IRCA Certified training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of quality auditing. It also covers the role of the internal auditor in the development and improvement of an effective quality management system. The role of the internal quality auditor is changing. It is no longer enough that internal audits check procedural conformance, but auditors now need to be able to audit processes with emphasis on risk. Delegates will also become more aware that they play a key role in the development and improvement of working practices across the organisation. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective quality management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to the ISO 9000 series standard and the 7 quality management principles that underpin them.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17:10 (Day 1) 08.45 – 17:15 (Day 2)Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal quality audits, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors in quality-driven organisations, who are looking to broaden their awareness of quality issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or quality management experience.Course objectivesTo enable those attending to plan, perform and report the results of internal quality audits with the aim of developing and improving the quality management system of an organisation. To help delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective quality management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development. This course will equip delegates with an understanding of the development and application of Quality Management techniques and how the ISO 9001:2015 standard is interpreted and implemented.Course content Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and other fundamental quality management principles Business process auditing Risk based thinking Quality Internal Auditor The structure and principles of the ISO 9000 series standards An overview of ISO 9001 Quality management system implementation issues Effective auditing techniques and good audit practice What are the benefitsThis course, combined with a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 9001:2015 Foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with CQI and IRCA certified training as an Internal Quality Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal quality audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, its challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyableIn-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have an unrivalled quality management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2351) If you're looking for the ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course, please click here
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This interactive CQI and IRCA Certified two-day training programme aims to help delegates to understand and apply the principles and techniques that are required for conducting effective environmental audits. A good system of auditing is one of the most effective methods of ensuring that the Environmental Management System (EMS) continues to meet its objectives and for control and for identifying improvements. Auditors need to be sufficiently competent in order to evaluate the EMS effectively if the organisation is to achieve the full benefit from its EMS and have confidence that it is achieving its objectives. This IRCA registered course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective environmental management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to business environmental issues and relevant legislative issues. The course is based on auditing with the ISO 14001:2015 standard.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.10 (day 1) 08.45 – 17.15 (day 2)Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal environmental audits, or who will be required manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors with EMS, who are looking to broaden their awareness of environmental issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or environmental management system experience.Course objectivesTo enable delegates to effectively plan, perform, evaluate and report the results of internal environmental audits with confidence. To help delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective environmental management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development.Course content Basic environmental thinking and risk-based concepts Structure and principles of an environmental management system Overview of key ISO 14001:2015 requirements Auditors roles and responsibilities Types of environmental audit Effective auditing techniques and good audit practices Reporting valid findings and managing corrective actions What are the benefitsThis course, combined with an ISO 14001 foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register under the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme as an Internal EMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal EMS audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises an enjoyable and effective way to learn.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersA combination of presentations and guided exercises together with an interactive role-play exercise involving a simulated audit makes this course both highly beneficial and enjoyable for participants. Our course leaders are qualified and experienced environmental auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, service and utilities, professional, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training certificate (2354).
Based on the leading global food safety standard, this highly interactive two-day training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of food safety auditing. It also covers the role of the food safety auditor in the development and improvement of an effective food safety management system. This course is essential for those who will undertake internal food safety audits, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.15Who should attend?This course is ideal for food industry personnel intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their food safety programmes including those: Involved in auditing the site HACCP program or external suppliers Intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their site’s food safety management system. Typical roles include Quality Assurance Managers, Supervisors and internal audit team members. The audit principles and techniques developed in this course can be applied to any food safety management standard.Course objectivesTo understand the audit process and be able to plan, perform and report the results of internal food safety audits with the aim of developing and improving the food safety management system of an organisation. To help delegates to understanding best practice for ensuring successful internal audits.Course content Introduction to auditing food safety management systems This course is based on ISO 22000, BRCGS and other GFSI recognised standards Audit preparation including audit scheduling, audit planning and audit checklists Performing the audit including opening meetings,non-verbal communications, question techniques, resolving conflict and gathering objective evidence. Presentation of audit findings including the evaluation of audit findings, non-conformity classification, corrective action requests, developing an audit report, closing meeting and root cause analysis. Follow up activities Key to successful internal audits What are the benefitsUpon successful completion of the course delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal food safety audits. Delegates will also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyable. The knowledge and skills developed in the course can be applied to internal audits of any food safety management standard. Delegates can apply for certification as a CQI and IRCA Certified Internal Auditor if they have also completed an FSMS Foundation Course or can prove equivalent knowledge when applying.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have unrivalled management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2340)
This highly interactive two-day CQI and IRCA Certified training course teaches the principles and techniques that are required to effectively audit occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS). Internal auditing is one of the fundamental mechanisms for maintaining but also for developing and improving existing working practices within an organisation. This course concentrates on the most important attributes of the ISO 45001:2018 management system and helps delegates to understand the role of the auditor in the development and improvement of this system.Duration2 Days, 09.00 - 17.00Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal health and safety management system audits or who will be required to plan, manage and implement an internal audit programme.Course objectivesOn completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify OHS management system standards applicable to health and safety Understand the key terminology related to internal auditing Explain the stages of the auditing process Plan, prepare, communicate and schedule for an internal audit Implement an effective internal audit Collect, verify and evaluate information relevant to the audit Prepare clear audit findings Conduct an effective audit feedback meeting Write and distribute an audit report Conduct follow-up audit activities Course contentThe course content is based on the following course structure overview: OHS Management System Audit Fundamentals Internal Audit Planning Conducting the Audit Reporting Audit Outcomes Audit Follow Up What are the benefitsThis course, combined with an OH&SMS Foundation Course, satisfies the formal training requirement for those wishing to register under the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme as an Internal OH&SMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal health and safety effectively.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have an unrivalled management systems design and improvement experience. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertification Delegates completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training accredited certificate. (2337)
