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DNV GL Business Assurance

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

AUDITOR/LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING
COURSE
This 5 day course provides the knowledge and skills needed to organize and lead Quality
Management System audits.

IRCA Refernece No. A17898

Why this course? Who should attend?

This course is designed to provide participants with the
knowledge and skills required to perform first, second
and third party audits of management systems against
the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015, in accordance
with the guidance given in the ISO19011 for first and
second party audits as well as the requirements of the
ISO17021 for third party audits. This course has been
registered and certificated by the IRCA Governing
Body and satisfies the formal training requirements for
individuals seeking registration under IRCA or other
Auditor Certification Schemes.
Anyone intending to perform audits of a quality
management system. Note that, while this course is
applicable to first, second, and third party audits, this
course is taught from the third party (Certification
Body) perspective. An attendee can both start their
journey down the third party auditor route, and/or
have an understanding of what third party auditors
look for. Some companies require the successful
competition of this course to perform first party and
second party audits.
 Course Highlights
Management systems – What and why, including
the HLS
What is an audit and why are they necessary
Risk based thinking process
ISO 9001:2015 purpose and requirements from an
auditing perspective.
How to plan & conduct audits
Audit communication
Value added audit reporting and follow-up
Did you know?
Participant evaluation is through Continuous
assessment during the complete training course
and a closed book examination at the end of the
course
Successful completion of this course is one of the
criteria for you to apply for an IRCA Lead auditor
status
You can know record your IRCA certificate to
access exclusive resources via www.irca.org
Contact us: training-baindia@dnvgl.com, www.dnvba.com/in
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For successful completion of this course, it is
recommended that you have prior knowledge of the
following management principles and concepts:
1. The PDCA cycle
2. The relationship between quality management
and customer satisfaction
3. HLS requirements
4. Knowledge of the requirements of the
ISO9001;2015.
These prior knowledge requirements can be easily
gained by attending our Foundation course in ISO
9001/Quality Management Systems.
How can you register?
You can register online or contact your local DNV GL
office for more details and information or log on
www.dnvba.com/IN/Training