RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor Course for ISO 9001:2000 with Emphasis on ISO/TS 16949

Course 0135 - 5 Days - 3.6 CEUs

$1695 USD
$1525 USD with 30-Day Prepay Savings
$847 USD for Third Attendee
$762 USD for Third Attendee with 30-Day Prepay Savings
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"This course gave me more experience in auditing techniques, as well as different viewpoint (3rd party, 2nd party, internal). This will be very helpful for my work, where I am involved with each type of audit."

--Kristina Jamison, Supplier Quality Engineer, Eaton Corp.

"Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable of the material being presented. Both were also very helpful with translating the new TS 16949 requirements into laymen terms for ease of understanding. Would highly recommend both for further training needs of requirements."

--James Lederle, DaimlerChrysler

"Taught me the skills and techniques I will need in auditing sister plants to the TS 16949:2002 standard. Very good course, very competent instructor."

--Allen Sevier, Quality Assurance Manager, Webasto Roof Systems

"I can't wait to use what I've learned. Some of the best training I've ever experienced."

--Larry Harris, DSM Copolymer

"Both instructors were very interesting, knowledgeable of the subject and encouraging. Instructions helped make subject matter more understandable."

--Deanna Thornton, QS 9000 Coordinator, Angell Manufacturing

"This course met my objectiveness by increasing my observation and evaluation skills. This course was the most productive class I have attended. It had very clear and well thought objectives! Great quality."

--Brian Hill, Eaton Corp.

Key Session Topics

• Requirements of the audit system
• Interpreting the requirements of ISO/TS 16949 in the context of an audit
• Key principles of planning and controlling audits
• How audits fit into the overall quality management system
• Defining Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• The role of management in the review of auditing and monitoring of the overall quality system
• How the ISO 9000 series is written and can be applied to a wide variety of circumstances including support of ISO/TS 16949
• Relationship of the core quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, MSA, APQP, SPC) to ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Conduct and roles of an auditor
• The role of team leader
• Content and structure of a documented quality system
• Requirements of and purpose for a quality policy, quality manual, procedures, document control and record retention
• Parallels between the audit systems and ISO 19011
• How to improve questioning techniques and reporting skills
• Significance of the audit findings
• Communicate findings through the use of audit reports (e.g., nonconformity reports)
• Learn how to develop and use checklists
• Learn how to prepare nonconformity reports and present them to management

Dates, Locations, and Registration  

How to Register

You can register for a course in either of two easy ways:

• Call us at (800)374-3818.
• Click on a date in the table below and complete the online registration form.

Register online or call 800-374-3818.

6/2/2008 - 6/6/2008 Chicago, IL AMA Chicago Executive Conference Center

6/23/2008 - 6/27/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

8/11/2008 - 8/15/2008 Atlanta, GA AMA Atlanta Executive Conference Center

9/8/2008 - 9/12/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

12/1/2008 - 12/5/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

If you have questions about this course, submit a Course Information Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn about the savings and instructional benefits of training five or more participants at your location, submit an On-Site Quote Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn how you can save 10% - 30% on course registrations with SAI Global as your preferred training provider, submit a Customer Rewards Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818.

Course Objectives
Special Note: This course meets all OEM Customer Specific requirements for Internal Auditor Training.

This five-day, highly participative course provides comprehensive instruction on auditing quality management systems for the automotive industry. The course utilizes the principles defined in ISO 19011, the international standard, which defines the guidelines for quality and /or environmental management systems auditing. The training concentrates primarily on external audits, such as supplier and third-party audits. Practical workshops, case studies, and simulated assessments are used to practice new skills and techniques. The certification examination is conducted on the last day.

This course is certified by RABQSA International, and meets the training portion of the requirements for certification of individual QMS Provisional Auditors, Auditors, and Lead Auditors.

Who Should Attend

• Individuals who want to become RABQSA Certified Lead Auditors
• Individuals leading their companies to ISO/TS 16949 compliance and/or registration
• Individuals who want to improve their audit skills
• Individuals who want to become more familiar with ISO 9001:2000 or ISO/TS 16949

Prerequisites
Each student is required to have studied the current published version of ISO/TS 16949 prior to attending this course.

To become an RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor:
If you satisfactorily achieve the required pass points for the written examination and the required minimum grading for the continuous assessment, you receive a certificate of “Successful Completion” to demonstrate that you have met the audit training requirements for individual QMS auditor certification by RABQSA. Before becoming a Lead Auditor there are additional requirements that must be met. Refer to the RABQSA web site (www.rabqsa.com) for further details.


What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:

• breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
• a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
• a copy of the standard (where applicable)
• forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
• certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
Please contact us at 1-800-374-3818 for information about on-site pricing.


Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
At every step of the public course process, the SAI Global Customer Relations team is singularly committed to providing an unparalleled level of support so you can focus on the learning event instead of on preparations and logistics.

1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.