Advanced Auditing Skills

Course overview

This course is designed for individuals conducting internal audits or managing an internal audit programme. Assessments are conducted as part of the course.  It is designed to provide auditors and prospective auditors with the skills and confidence to carry out auditing activities in a professional and technically correct manner.

“The trainer was great with the participants. He was very friendly, welcoming and made sure everyone understood the course content.” Employee at Scalzo Food Industries

What is covered?

• The principles and philosophies of quality management
• Best practice in auditing and the audit process
• The soft and hard skills used in auditing

Who should attend?

• Those who are involved in auditing and need an advanced understanding of audit practices

Key benefits

• Learn how to apply quality management concepts within your company
• Learn the fundamental principles of quality auditing including how to define the scope of an audit and how to write the final audit report
• Understand the key roles and attributes of an auditor/lead auditor
• Understand how to achieve best practice in auditing
• Train with a NZQA recognised Private Training Establishment (PTE)

Assessment

• Unit standard 8086 – Demonstrate knowledge required for quality auditing (Level 4) (4 credits). Theoretical component to be completed on the course

Prerequisite

The e-Learning module must be completed prior to Day 1

Those new to auditing are advised to complete Introductory Auditing Skills

Course duration

Pre-course work + 2 days classroom training 

Allow up to 40 hours to meet the requirements of the training