Certified QMS Lead Auditor Training Course

Learn how to assess compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 from the industry experts. Based on our ISO 9001:2000 RABQSA-certified QMS lead auditor training course, this interactive version covers the ISO/TS 16949:2002 and ISO 9001:2000 requirements for quality management systems.

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Objectives

During five rigorous days, discuss background of the ISO 9000 and ISO/TS 16949 standards, and go through every phase of the audit-from planning to conduct to follow-up so you will be able to lead your own audits efficiently and effectively.

• QA System Assessment-A proactive approach to quality assurance. Covers elements that comprise a total quality system, including policy, manual, procedures, and instructions.
• The Requirements-Discuss the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949:2002 and applicable industry regulations.
• The Audit Cycle-Using ISO 19011, with practical hands-on workshops, you are introduced to audit functions: preaudit activities; conducting the audit (assessment); postaudit and follow-up activities.
• Preaudit Activities-Using interactive workshops (syndicated activities), learn to plan audit activities, develop checklists, perform preassessment visits, and conduct opening meetings.
• The Audit (Assessment)-Use hands-on workshops to learn how to collect objective evidence. Covers active listening and questioning techniques, as well as methods to help handle confrontations.
• Postaudit and Follow-Up Activities-Through workshops and assignments, learn how to conduct closing meetings, write effective audit reports, issue nonconformance forms and corrective action reports, assess corrective action, close out nonconformances, and conduct surveillances.

Topics

• Overview of auditing
• Interpretation of ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Quality system documentation
• Quality manual and procedures
• The audit cycle and ISO 19011
• Preaudit activities-opening meeting and checklists
• Auditing practices; the psychology of auditing
• Nonconformity reporting
• Performing the audit
• Closing meeting
• Process auditing
• Report writing
• Final report
• Follow-up and corrective action
• Final examination (2 hours)

Who Should Attend

Designed for third-party auditors and professionals leading corporate ISO/TS 16949 compliance activities. Perfect if you are involved with your organization's internal auditing process and wish to broaden your understanding of the total audit process. Recommended for anyone heavily involved in supplier quality assurance (SQA) activities. While it is suggested that you have some knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, or similar quality management systems, there is no formal prerequisite.

This intensive training experience includes mandatory evening sessions for the first four nights.

This course and the associated examination provide the necessary body of knowledge and assessment techniques to cover the requirements for registration, when combined with appropriate documentation of education, professional experience, and auditor practice. Certified in the United States by RABQSA International, this course meets the training portion of the requirements for certification of individual Quality System Provisional Auditors, Auditors, and Lead Auditor and meets the IATCA requirements for QMS Senior Auditor training.

CEUs: 4.4
Number of Days: 5