Upon completion of this interactive 16-hour training seminar, you will have gained a better understanding of the "best practices" in Auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS). You will learn to interpret auditing requirements and to evaluate objective application in the workplace. You will improve your audit skills and your knowledge of audit principles. You will also be provided with the tools and techniques to perform effective audits in the workplace. This seminar will also provide a foundation for process improvements.
Topics include: understanding the basic concepts of Auditing; identifying the different types of audits; guidelines for auditing: ISO 19001, introduction to ISO 9001: 2000 Standard; reviewing the quality principles; understanding the process approach for business; planning the audit; auditing by process; performing the audit; difficult auditees; the audit report and handling non-conformances; how to conduct the closing meeting; and corrective actions and follow-up.