Training Program
Training Program
MODULE 1
Day 1
08.30 Registration
09.00 Introductions / Course overview / Delegate assessment IRCA and the Auditor Certification Scheme
10.30 BREAK
11.45 DISCUSSION GROUPS (Review and Analysis of Pre-course Exercise - Part A) Feedback & discussion
13.00 LUNCH
15.15 BREAK
(The "Process and Risk based approach “ requirements of ISO 9001 and implications for auditors).
17.45 Certification / Registration issues (discussion) Relevance & application of ISO 17021
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MODULE 2
Day 2
Delegates undertake a Review of documented information working with information from day 1
discussion groups
10.45 BREAK
13.00 LUNCH
14.30 On-site audit planning and audit team composition Responsibilities of the Lead Auditor
Identification of audit 'scope' 15.00 Assessment / Audit Protocol
15.15 BREAK
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MODULE 3
Day 3
13.00 LUNCH
Searching for Objective Evidence Audit sampling / Audit Methods and Techniques
15.15 BREAK
Interviewing and Questioning Techniques Use of Check Lists / Following Trails Cultural issues
/Audit etiquette Psychology of Audit, Auditor and Auditee Tactics Preparing the auditor's "Plan
of Action" & Detailed Check Lists
16.00 SYNDICATE GROUP WORKING (Preparing "Plans of Action" & "Detailed Check Lists")
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MODULE 4
Day 4
10:45 BREAK
13:00 LUNCH
15.15 BREAK
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MODULE 5
Day 5
09:30 Presentation of audit results, including nonconformity statements Review and discussion
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10:00 The Corrective Action Process Corrective Action Review and evaluation Audit follow up and on-
going surveillance
10:30 BREAK
13:00 LUNCH
15.15 BREAK
18:00 Close
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