Quality Systems Auditing (brochure)
NZOQ's 'Quality Management Systems Lead Auditing' course is provided under license by ACI Global Pty Ltd an International Certified Training Organisation ICTO.
The quality management system lead auditor course RABQSA-QM, RABQSA-AU and RABQSA-TL, meets the criteria for competency based training requirements for the lead auditor certification programme operated by RABQSA International Inc.
This programme caters for candidates with diverse industry backgrounds, wanting to implement positive outcomes for organisations as well as training them to be able to confidently and professionally lead an audit team. Participants will be trained to carry out evaluations on an organisations internal audit programme as well as prepare both the organisation and its employees for a third party certification audit. Participants will also be able to undertake a full Skill Examination online to ready them for RABQSA Auditor Certification if they choose.
Presenters
Tony Stephenson
B.E., FCQI, Senior Member ASQ, Country Councilor ASQ for NZ
Tony was a founding member of the NZOQ, and retains his link with committee membership. His industrial and quality management experience in training and consultancy spans some 40 years in many Countries. Tony has presented courses to over forty different nationalities and cultures.
He is also a member and adviser to the New Zealand Safety Council, Board member of several companies including the Institute of Accredited Business Consultants.
He is an accredited APEC Consultant and Trainer.
Aspects
The Audit
- Pre-audit activities
- Audit planning
- Entry meeting
- The audit process
- Report
- Corrective action and follow-up
Specialised Aspects
- IT expectation
- Business improvement tools
- Process mapping
- Service function
- Documentation
- Statistical methods
- Scenarios and case studies bring out specialist topics of: healthcare, calibration, product or service recall, service functions.
Related Aspects
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality systems
- Quality standards
- Links for integrated programmes involving quality, environment, safety and health
- Ethics
- Accreditation and certification
- Auditor registration
Programme Length
Five days – Blended Learning Online and traditional class room styled training candidates will require a lap top computer during this course.
NZOQ’s ‘Quality Systems Auditing’ is also available as an in-house programme. For more information or for set-up details, please contact us on +6463514407 or email Tess Stewart.
Materials
A full set of course notes is included in the course fee together with a set of relevant NZS/ISO 9000 standards and NZS / ISO NZ ISO 19011 guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing. The pre-course readings are completed online.
Pre-requisite Knowledge
All delegates are expected to have an understanding of the content, application and implementation of quality systems and ISO 9000. Pre-course readings covering these topics will be provided prior to the course commencement.
Auditor Registration Requirements
To meet RABQSA and IRCA requirements, course candidates must:
- Meet the continuous assessment criteria related to attitude, performance and time keeping related to the course objectives and assessed daily by tutors. Competency Standards are also covered.
- Meet all requirements for industrial and audit skills as defined by the registration body.
General Information
- Morning, afternoon teas and lunches are included in the course fee.
- As each of these courses have a high workshop content, the numbers are limited to 20 for each course.
- A cancellation fee of 20% applies for all cancellations made two weeks prior to the course dates. A cancellation fee of 60% applies for cancellations made after this. Substitutions may be made at any time.
The Benefits
- Over 40 hours contact time with presenters.
- NZS/ISO 10011 Part 1 standards.
- A full set of course notes.
- Pre-course reading to ensure you are well prepared for the course.
- Morning, afternoon teas and lunches.
- Extensive involvement in case studies.
- Professional development credits.
No other course offers all these benefits included in the course fee. Over 95% of course participants have rated this course excellent value for money.