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Combined Quality Internal & Lead Auditor

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Aim of the Course 

Gain an understanding of the processes that enable an organisation to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 and also how to lead an auditing team. Successful candidates will achieve The IRCA Approved Internal Auditor Certificate and IRCA Approved Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Certificate which will enable you to apply for employment in the many auditing roles available in the employment market.


Course Content 
The course will cover:
  • IRCA Registration Requirements
  • Principles of Business Management
  • The Structure of Business Management Systems
  • The content and use of ISO 9001:2015
  • The aims and objectives of auditing
  • Managing the Audit Programme
  • Audit Planning and Preparation
  • Audit Performance
  • Audit Reporting and Follow Up.
The course will also cover the principles of continuous improvement and allow individuals to advise in this area from an informed perspective.

Qualifications Awarded 

The examination is on the last of day the course. The exam is in order to meet the training criteria of the IRCA to register to any grade of their QMS Auditor Registration Scheme and/or to apply to join the CQI at Practitioner Grade.
Two certificates will be issued by the training provider on successful completion of the course:
  • The IRCA Approved Internal Auditor Certificate
  • IRCA Approved Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Certificate.

Employment Opportunities 

There are lots of opportunities for Auditing or Quality Management professionals. Please go to the CQI website using the following link to browse associated quality auditing employment opportunities: www.thecqi.org/Knowledge-Hub/Find-a-job/

These qualifications are highly regarded by employers as quality becomes the benchmark for continuous improvement hence just having these qualifications in any industry commands respect.



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