QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor - CQI & IRCA Certified.

Course Introduction

The QMS lead auditor training course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to conduct on-site audits, develop effective checklists, audit processes, gather and evaluate evidence, write detailed reports, and align your findings with organizational policies and objectives.

This course offers three flexible delivery options:

• A 38-hour virtual classroom course delivered over 5 sessions.
• A 40-hour virtual classroom course delivered over 7 sessions.
• A traditional 5-day face-to-face classroom course.

Our virtual classroom courses are delivered in real-time by experienced tutors via an interactive online platform, offering you the convenience of attending from your preferred location without the need to travel.

Successful completion enhances your credibility, fulfills the formal training requirements set by the CQI & IRCA, and qualifies you to conduct external audits against ISO 9001 standards.

Who Should Attend This ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Organisations looking to conduct audits against ISO 9001 requirements
• Auditors and Quality Managers seeking a globally recognised qualification from a UKAS-approved body
• Individuals pursuing IRCA certification for professional advancement

What will you learn?

By completing this ISO 9001 QMS lead auditor training, you will gain knowledge and auditing competence in:

• Purpose of a QMS and ISO 9001 principles
• Essential definitions and terminology
• Analyse ISO 9001 clauses and identify conformance with requirements
• Role and responsibilities of an auditor/lead auditor
• Plan and conduct an interview with top management
• Evaluate an organisation’s quality policy and objectives
• Prepare an on-site audit plan with audit trails across processes and team members
• Audit processes for conformance and effectiveness
• Prepare thoroughly for audit and produce process-based checklists
• Gather and evaluate objective evidence
• Identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements
• Report findings accurately against requirements of ISO 9001
• Write and grade non-conformity reports and evaluate proposals for corrective action
• Relate your audit findings to the policy and objectives of the organisation
• Present your overall evaluation to top management.

Pre-Requisites & Preparation

Before attending this QMS lead auditor training, participants should:

• Have a solid understanding of ISO 9001 and previous auditing experience
• Understand the structure of an organisation and the role of leadership
• Complete 2.5 to 3 hours of pre-course reading material to prepare for the course

Course length

• For in-person classroom and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses: 5 days.
• For blended courses: 8 hours of online learning, divided into 11 eLearning modules that can be completed over a period of up to ten days, followed by 3 full days of in-person classroom training or virtual instructor-led training (VILT).

What’s Included in the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training?

• 44 CPD hours
• Course workbook and digital training materials
• CQI & IRCA Certificate upon successful completion
• Lunch and refreshments (for public in-person attendees only)

Training from LRQA

Future Development Opportunities

• OH&S and EMS Lead Auditor Conversion Courses: Expand your expertise into other areas of management systems auditing.
• Business Improvement Courses: Develop additional skills to drive organizational excellence.

CQI & IRCA certified

This LRQA training course satisfies the formal training requirements stipulated by the CQI & IRCA.

CQI and IRCA certified training is mapped to a unique competency framework based on the latest skills needed by employers. As an Approved Training Partner, LRQA has been thoroughly assessed to ensure the highest standards.

For more information, please visit the CQI & IRCA website.