SAI Global is an Exemplar Global certified TPECS provider.
Gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a Quality Management System.
The estimated time to complete this course is approximately 20 to 24 hours online to complete the full online course excluding the offline assessment activities that need to be completed.
If you wish to become a registered third-party, or external Quality auditor with Exemplar Global, completing this course is the first step. Once you have obtained the Exemplar Global competencies from this course you will be able to register with Exemplar Global as a provisional auditor. You can follow either a qualification-based or competency based certification path.
This is a self-paced and scalable alternative to the four day instructor-led training course. Completing the course online allows you to study at your own pace in a flexible way at a time and place that is most convenient to you.
Receive concentrated and comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing Quality Management Systems (QMSs) based on ISO 9001:2015. Gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a Quality Management System.
If you wish to become a registered third-party, or external Quality auditor with Exemplar Global, completing this course is the first step. Once you have obtained the Exemplar Global competencies from this course, you can follow either a qualification-based or competency based certification path.
This course curriculum includes the two following courses Online Auditing a Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 and Online Lead Auditor Training ISO 19011:2018. The following topics are included:
- How to apply Quality Management System audit principles and practices to ISO 9001:2015
- The personal and interpersonal skills required for auditing
- The processes involved with managing audit programs
- How to initiate and prepare for an audit
- How to conduct on-site audit activities, reporting on audit findings and conducting post-audit activities
- Appropriate oral, written and non-verbal communication techniques needed to lead an audit
A strong working knowledge of and/or experience working with ISO 9001 is recommended.
On successful completion of this course, participants will obtain the knowledge on how to:
- Review auditee documentation
- Participate in developing audit schedules
- Identify, gather, analyse and evaluate information
- Compile results and report findings
- Assess the scope and objectives of a quality audit
- Communicate with an auditee regarding the proposed quality audit
- Identify the resources required to conduct a quality audit
- Develop and submit a quality audit plan
- Prepare and manage an audit plan
- Identify and prepare checklists and audit related documentation
- Conduct entry and exit meeting
- Guide team members in continuously improving their performance
- Negotiate the follow-up process with auditees
- Monitor and review audit systems and activities
There is an Assessment Workbook that must be completed for the curriculum and submitted to SAI Global for marking by an assessor after completion of the online curriculum. They will then advise if competency for the Units of Competency has been achieved.
When deemed competent in the offline activities for Auditing a Quality Management System and Online Lead Auditor Training, participants will receive the below TPECS competency units which are certified by Exemplar Global.
For more information contact the customer support team email training.americas@saiglobal.com
How soon can I access the course?
As soon as full payment for the course has been provided to SAI Global. Details for accessing your course will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your registration
What accreditation or recognition does this course have?
This course is accredited and leads to the units of competency as outlined in the Achievement section.
Does this course have any assessment requirements?
As an accredited course, this course contains assessment requirements. The course contains online knowledge checks and an assessment workbook containing offline assessment activities. Your assessment will need to be submitted to SAI Global within 6 months of completion of the course for marking to obtain the units of competency.
How do I access my certificate?
If the course has a Statement or a Certificate of Attainment you will be emailed this as a pdf on successful completion of all course assessment requirements. This will take up to 28 days once attainment of the relevant units of competency is confirmed by the assessor.
What standard is relevant to this course?
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018
How do I apply for Exemplar Global recognition?
If you wish to become a registered third-party, or external Quality auditor with Exemplar Global, completing this course is the first step. Once you have obtained the Exemplar Global competencies from this course, you can follow either a qualification-based or competency based certification path. For more information, please refer to Exemplar Global Certification.
What other courses are relevant to this course?
Other courses that may be of interest include: Implementing a Quality Management System, Auditing an EMS, Auditing a WHS.
How long does the course take to complete?
We estimate the average student will take approximately 20 to 24 hours online to complete the full online course excluding the offline assessment activities that need to be completed.
What are the IT requirements?
Students will need access to a computer with an internet connection. Windows users should have access to Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10. Browsers that can be used include: IE10, IE11, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari.
How long will students have access to the course?
You will have access to the course for 12 months from purchase. If you have not completed the course within the 12 month period please contact us.
Who do I contact in case of any query regarding any of the courses?
For any course-related queries, please email customer support at training.americas@saiglobal.com
This course is ideal for quality practioners who have an understanding of quality management and who have been, or will become, involved in internal quality assurance audits, second party (i.e. vendor) audits and/or third party audits.
If you wish to become a registered third-party, or external Quality auditor with Exemplar Global, completing this course is the first step. Once you have obtained the Exemplar Global competencies from this course you will be able to register with Exemplar Global as a provisional auditor. You can follow either a qualification-based or competency based certification path.
This is a self-paced and scalable alternative to the five day instructor-led training course. Completing the course online allows you to study at your own pace in a flexible way at a time and place that is most convenient to you.
SAI Global is an Exemplar Global certified TPECS provider. Attendees who successfully demonstrate competence during this course will receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following knowledge competency units:
- Exemplar Global – QM – Quality Management Systems
- Exemplar Global – AU – Management systems auditing
- Exemplar Global – TL – Leading management systems audit teams
