Integrated Management Systems (IMS) Lead Auditor Training Course

Title:	Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor Training
Category:	Integrated Systems
Duration:	5 days
Location:	Various venues , see course dates below
Course fee:	From £975

Course objectives

This 5 day course covers the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards For in-house options this course can also be tailored to include any number of standards including industry specific standards such as ISO/TS 16949, AS 9100 and ISO 13485.

This course enables delegates to conduct effective audits and produce audit findings. There is no requirement to understand legislation relating to environment and O H & S. as an outline of this is either provided as pre-course notes or is included in the course itself.

Who should attend?

Those wishing to lead/conduct integrated audits and/or supplier audits of management systems which meet a combination of different requirements e.g. quality, environment, occupational health & safety etc. This course is also ideal for those delegates that are seeking registration as an Auditor/Lead Auditor.

What will you learn?

	Understanding the requirements of: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OH&S 18001		Processes, procedures, documents and records
	An outline of environment and Occupational H & S legislation		The opening meeting
	Types of audit		Checklist development
	Audit objectives		Document review
	Audit scope and criteria		Conducting and leading on-site audit activities
	The audit process		The closing meeting
	Roles and responsibilities of the internal auditor		Reporting audit findings
	Auditing skills		Audit responsibilities
	Planning, preparation and management of audits		Interviewing skills
	Verifying corrective action		Team leader skills

Integrated Management Systems Public Lead Auditor Course Schedule - 2012
Course	Venue	Price	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Lead Auditor (5 days)	Birmingham	£975	21-25	-	-	-
	Can't see a date that fits your diary - please call 023 8000 9001 for details

Aims of the Lead Auditor Course

Delegates completing the Batalas Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor training course will be able to audit their management system (MS) for conformity to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OH&S 18001; the effectiveness of their business processes, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Improving MS performance and continual improvement are key elements of this Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor training course.

Enhancing Supplier Performance

The skills developed will enable you to improve supplier performance which in turn will assist your own organisation’s improvement efforts.

Course Format

The format of the Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor course utilises accelerated learning techniques and is therefore highly interactive, with tutor-led sessions interspersed with individual and group exercises. A realistic case study and role-play activities provide an excellent opportunity to practice your auditing skills.

Certificate

A Batalas approved certificate for those who successfully complete all elements of the course, including written and practical skills assessment.

Attendance on this audit training course will provide delegates with 40 CPD points/hours.

Why Batalas?

For over 50 years we continue to provide innovative and cost-effective training and consultancy solutions to organisations from every sector of the economy, both in the UK and through Batalas partners in 11 countries. The Batalas clients' list includes multi-national companies and organisations employing less than 20 people.

In-company training courses

This course is available as a Public Scheduled course (see dates above) or an in-company event. Integrated Management Systems audit training course can be tailored to your own requirements. Our training advisors can provide more details on the options available to your organisation.

More information

• An Integrated Management Systems lead auditing training course description in pdf format
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• Read articles relating to management systems and auditing

Associated courses

The following training courses are closely associated with this lead auditor training course.

• ISO 13485 Internal Auditor - For those conducting internal audits only to ISO 13485
• Supplier Auditing - Evaluating and re-evaluating supplier performance
• ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing - For those conducting internal audits only to ISO 9001:2008
• ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor - For audit team leaders and external auditors