Management System Lead Auditor Course with Specific Reference to ISO/IEC 17024

Course 4301 - 5 Days - 4.0 CEUs

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Key Session Topics

Key principles of management system audits based on ISO 19011
Overview of the audit process and how to implement an effective audit system
Defining auditor conduct, roles and responsibilities
Reviewing and interpreting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024 in the context of an audit
Relationship of ISO 9000:2000 and ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 17024
Overview of ISO 9000:2000 content and ISO 9001:2000 requirements
Requirements of a properly documented management system
Planning an audit (defining audit scope, agenda, creating checklists, and other audit preparation activities)
Conducting an audit through improved questioning techniques and reporting skills
Communicating audit findings, preparing nonconformity reports and summary reports and presenting them to the organization’s management as well as to the ANSI Certification Board
Detail on the ANSI ISO 17024 accreditation process
Following up on post audit nonconformities and closing out of corrective actions

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Course Objectives
This five-day, highly interactive course follows the basic steps of a Management System audit, from Preparation and Evaluation, to Reporting and Corrective Action. Participants learn auditing processes and procedures using the ISO/IEC 17024 auditing standard as a basis. The training concentrates primarily on external/third-party audits performed for accreditation to ISO 17024. Class discussions, practical workshops, case studies and simulated audits are used to provide an interactive environment, allowing participants to practice the skills needed to lead and/or participate in these audits.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who want to become Lead Auditors that perform accreditation assessments to ISO 17024
Personnel accreditation professionals leading the effort to have their organization comply/accredit to ISO 17024
Consultants assisting organizations with achieving ISO 17024 accreditation
Internal auditors within Personnel Accreditation bodies
Experienced auditors seeking to hone their auditing skills

Prerequisites
A basic familiarity with Personnel Accreditation Programs, ISO 17024 and ISO 9001:2000 requirements is necessary for a full understanding of the principles discussed in this course.