ISO LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING

Tuesday 10/18/2011 - Friday 10/21/2011

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Montana Manufacturing Extension Center Conference Room

2310 University Way, Building 2 , Bozeman, MT

MMEC is pleased to bring BSI Group America's "ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor" competency-based 4-day course to Montana for those interested in advancing their career skills and certifications.

This course is certified by RABQSA to meet the knowledge requirements of Quality Management System certification of QMS Auditors. Participants will further their skills and abilities to conduct & lead effective audits and manage the entire audit process.

Those successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for these RABQSA knowledge competency units:

QM - Quality Management Systems

AU - Management Systems Auditing

TL - Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

This event provides a general understanding of the concepts of the ISO 9001:2008 standard AND the principles and practices of leading management systems and process audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2002, "Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing". Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, role playing, group workshops, real-world case studies and open forum discussions.
Learning Objectives:

Understand quality management definitions, concepts, and guidelines

Understand the purpose of the ISO 9000 series

Understand the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor

Apply ISO 19011:2002 definitions, concepts, and guidelines

Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits

Conduct all phases of an internal audit

Prepare and present effective reports

Understand RABQSA's certification scheme

Understand the role of objectives, scope and criteria in the audit process

How to plan audits

Conduct audit team selection

Initiate the audit and conducting opening meetings

Understand audit team leader responsibilities

Communicate effectively during the audit

Conduct on-site activities

Prepare audit conclusions

Conduct closing meetings

Report audit results

Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals interested in conducting firstparty, second-party, and third-party audits

Management Representatives

Quality Directors

Managers

Engineers

Consultants

Those exploring new career opportunities in quality management

Prerequisite:

A prior review of the ISO 9001:2008 standard is required and internal audit experience is suggested for this course. Additionally, it is highly recommended that inexperienced students take MMEC's "ISO 9001:2008 Basic Internal Quality Auditor Training" prior to attending this event.

Fee: $1,295.00 Lunches & refreshments included each day.

Course Logistics:

Written tests on each of the competency units in turn will be given on Days 2, 3 and 4. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed "Competent" for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).

NOTE: You may be eligible for IWT (Incumbent Worker Training) grant money for this training. If your organization is less than 20 employees, in business more than one year and have not used up your IWT funds – you can apply for up to $2000 per employee for training like this. Click link to the IWT program. Larger than 20 employees or in business less than a year? Other training funds may be available. Contact Bill Nicholson, MMEC Field Engineer, for more information on incumbent worker training resources. Phone 406-756-8329.