Course Details ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course, IRCA Approved QMS lead Auditor Course, Lead Auditor Course

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course (CQI/IRCA) Virtually Live

Develop Knowledge and Skills required to plan, perform, Report and Follow up quality management system audit against the ISO 9001:2015 standard in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021-1:2015 as applicable. This IRCA approved course is considered to be the highest qualification of QMS auditors in the worlds.

Course Overview

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course is the highest level certification for Quality Management System Assessors! Learn how to audit QMS against ISO 9001:2015 standards in accordance with ISO 19011:2018. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CQI/IRCA Approved Certificate. You will also receive a certification issued by TCB as an IACET USA Accredited Provider with 4.0 IACET CEU for global recognition.

About Course

This course equips the professional with the knowledge & skills required to plan perform and report and follow up a Quality management system audit against the ISO 9001:2015 standard in accordance with ISO 19011:2018.

This CQI/IRCA Approved course is delivered as :

Standard 5 days-(5 DaysX8 Hours)
5 Weekends- (5 Days X 8,5 Hours ),
9 Days Customized ( 9 Days X 4 Hours)
Blended Learning- Self -learning plus 24 Hours Tutor Guided Sessions (3 Days X 8 Hours or 6 Days X 4 Hours )

This course comes with CQI/IRCA Approved Certificate and 4.0 IACET CEU, granted by TCB Cert. Worldwide LLC, an IACET USA Accredited Provider as per ANSI /IACET 1:2018 standard.

Learning Process

Registering and Getting Access to LMS.

From TCB website you can find a course from Using a filter or from course category. Select a particular course. In the course page you will find menu such as description , Curriculum, FAQ announcement ,Reviews as well as Schedule. On the right top corner you will find the Fees in green button.

From the schedule page you will be able to find various scheduled Dates. Based on your convenience, you can choose a Program and Confirm by making a Payment by Selecting a payment option such as One Time Payment or Membership when applicable.

Make the Payment .Indians paying within India should pay using Razor Pay payment option. You can make payments using UPI , Net banking, credit cards including Installment payments for those who might need. We can offer a maximum of three equal monthly installments. Learners from other regions and countries should use TAP payment gateway.

Upon a successful payment, the learners will get access to the course material. On the My Account page. You can start Learning at your pace and write the quizzes and get a course completion Certificate. You are now ready for the Stage 2-The tutor Guided Session to Develop Auditing Skills.

Course Delivery Method

This course is presented by TCB or its Approved affiliated Partners as a fully tutor-guided course conducted Virtually Live using MS Team. Upon registration, you will receive a set of standards for advance preparation along with an online examination link for your self-assessment and demonstrate your prior learning and readiness to join this professional-level certification course considered to be the highest qualification for auditors. The learners shall be provided with one set of books and study materials, case studies for printing, and ready references.

TCB generally conducts Prior learning revision and overview sessions on the standards and interpretation, Basic Terms, and definitions which are beyond the scope of the Lead Auditor Course as per CQI/IRCA Criteria.

The delegated shall attend the full 40 hours tutor Virtually Live Tutor-guided sessions. The course can be customized to be presented in five full days, Six, or Nine days with shorter duration modules per day for the convenience of the learners. Upon successful continuous assessment based on their performance, contribution, and participation in the workshop, the learners will be enrolled for an online Computer-based examination directly conducted by CQI/IRCA within 30 days of receiving the link. The learners can practice online examinations for 30 days- up to 99 times to gain familiarity and time management skills. Within 30 days, the learners must write the final examination from their place of comfort. The examination is OpenBook, The learners can refer to the standard, Notes taken during the course, and a dictionary. The learners can not use mobile phones and shall have no access to online resources, the Computer screen of the exam taker shall be shared and the entire examination is recorded by the CQI/IRCA by a state-of-the-art AI-driven proctoring system to ensure the integrity of the examination process. The learners shall be available on their webcam during the entire duration of the examination with a microphone. The exam duration is 1 hour 45 Minutes. For non-Native English speakers writing exams in English, 30 Minutes extra time is granted. There are five sections /modules and in all sections, minimum Pass mark is 40% with an average score of 50% needed for successful completion of the course and certification. Within 10 days of writing the exam, CQI/IRCA notifies the result of individual learners to TCB. TCB shall issue the electronic copy of the Certificates to the learners within five business days. You may refer to TCB Guidelines for Online Examination on our YouTube channel for detailed information.

Refer TCB Learning Process Flow Chart.

Course Objectives

This course is aimed at professionals who want to

Develop competence to plan, perform, report, and follow up Quality Management system audit as per ISO 9001:2015 in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021 (Latest Standard) as applicable,
Participate/Lead First-party, second-party, and third-party audits on behalf of the certification bodies for the purpose of independent third-party certification.

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor training -the ultimate certification for Quality Management System Assessors! Learn how to audit QMS against ISO 9001:2015 standards in accordance with ISO 19011:2018. ! Get IACET and CQI/IRCA approved Dual certification.

ABOUT CQI/IRCA -UK

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) is incorporated by the Royal Charter in the United Kingdom. The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) is a division of the CQI, UK’s professional body for quality management professionals was formed in 1984 as part of the UK government’s initiative to make industry and business more competitive through the implementation of Quality principles and practice. The most respected body in the world for approval of management system auditor training organizations and Training courses. A Chartered body promoting quality worldwide for 100 years!

ABOUT IACET -USA

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training has been the most respected accreditation body in the USA since 1968 IACET Accreditation is considered to be the most prestigious recognition in the USA which is undertaken as per the most stringent and rigorous process as per ANSI/IACET 1:2018- the US standard for Continued Education and Training. This gives IACET accreditation a global recognition of the highest order. TCB is an IACET Accredited provider and accredited to design and develop courses, administer training, and award the IACET Continued Education Unit(CEU) which is recognized in the USA for maintaining professional recognition and status in the relevant field. TCB is an IACET Accredited Provider for Continued Education and Training Please refer to the most Elite List of IACET Accredited Providers in the world. Search for TCB, will find us there! Please have a look at Who Recognizes IACET Accreditation

Main Features

Course Introduction
ISO 9001:2015 Standard overview
Quiz: Conformity Assessment
Roles and Responsibilities of Auditors

Introduction to audit-Process Approach Audit
Certification and Accreditation process
IRCA Registration Process

Workshop Exercise-Task, Activities, and Role Plays

(Shall be practiced in Tutor Guided Sessions based on UMS Contiguous Case study Materials)

WSE 1: Writing Non-Conformity/Review Corrective Action-Individual Task
WSE 2 : Audit Checklist Preparation-Individual Task
WSE 3: Adequacy Audit for QMS Documentation (Stage 1) as per ISO 19011 and ISO 17021
WSE 4 : Auditing Top Management Audit- Audit Role Play

WSE 5 : Audit Plan – Group Task
WSE 6 : Opening Meeting- Role Play
WSE 7: Auditing Competence Awareness And Training-Role Play
WSE 8. Control of Measuring and Monitoring Resources-Role Play
WSE 9 : -Customer-Related Process -External and Internal Communication-Role Play
WSE 10: Procurement and outsourcing-Role Play
WSE 11: Planning for Product Realization-Role Play
WSE 12: Product and Service Provision Role Play
WSE 13: Measurement and monitoring, NC Output, Release of Products-Role Play
WSE 14: Auditing Internal Audit Process-Role Play
WSE 15: Prepare a Certification Audit Report-Group Task
WSE 16: Close out Meeting Role Play
WSE 17: Follow-Up Audit Individual Task

Who Should Attend?

Professionals aspiring to develop a career as an Assessor of QMS.

Top-level management personnel.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineers.
Management Representatives of Internal audit teams who establish, implement & maintain QMS in their organizations.
Service professionals of any field.

Our Accreditation Certificates

Certificates and Badges You Achieve

Requirement

Prior Knowledge Requirements : Learners joining for CQI/IRCA Approved Lead Auditor course shall demonstrate their prior knowledge of the Purpose and benefit of ISO 9001:2015 standard, PDCA Model, Terms and Definitions , Familiarity with ISO 9000:2015 standard, 7 Quality management principles and Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standard . These areas of knowledge can be gained by self-learning or by attending an ISO 9001:2015 foundation course such as the one offered by TCB online. The learners shall write an online examination with 70% score minimum to qualify to join the lead auditor course. The learners can make 3 attempts to write the examination in TCB LMS. This level of stringent preparation on the prior learning will form a strong foundation for an enjoyable learning experience with greatest chance of exam success in CQI/IRCA Examination

Outcomes

The Learners who pass the examination shall receive a Certificate of Achievement. With Unique Learner Number allotted by CQI/IRCA. Unsuccessful participants shall receive a Certificate of Attendance

Course curriculum

1.1 Course Introduction-Self Learning
00:00

Evolution of Quality and ISO 9001 Standard
00:00

Quality Management System(QMS)
00:00
Quality Policy
00:00
Quality Objective
00:00
Context of an Organization
00:00
Documented Information
00:00
Measurement , Monitoring
00:00
Statutory , Regulatory Requirement
00:00
Review, Verification , Validation
00:00
Improvement
00:00
QMS Vocabulary Terms and Definitions Quiz
0:20

Purpose and Benefit of ISO 9001.2015 Standard
00:00
ISO 9001:2015 Model and 10 Element HLS-Overview
00:00
1. Scope
00:00
2. Normative Reference
00:00
3.Terms and definitions
00:00
4.Context of the organization
00:00
5.Leadership
00:00
7. Support
00:00
8. Operation
00:00
10. Improvement
00:00
Conformity Assessment Quiz (Self Practice)
00:30:0
Conformity Assessment - QLA Workshop Ex 1
0:20:0

First Party Second Party Third Party Audit
00:00
Audit Process Flow Chart
00:00
Audit Method
00:00
Audit Parameters, Scope-objectives and Criteria
00:00
Types of Audit-Certification-Surveillance-Renewal-Special Audits
00:00
2 stage Audit Approach-Stage 1 Audit
00:15
2 Stage Audit Approach-Stage 2 Audit
00:00
Audit Process flowchart (ISO 19011)
00:15
Process Approach Audit-Linking Various Processes while Auditing
00:00
Risk Based Approach for Audit
00:00
Non-Conformity-Major and Minor
00:00
Introduction to Audit -Quiz
00:30

Auditors Roles and Responsibilities
00:30
Auditors Skills-Listening Skill - Audio Clip
00:00
Auditors Roles & Responsibility - Quiz
00:10:0

Check list, Advantage and Drawbacks
00:00

Audit Planning process
00:00
Prepare an Audit Plan- Explained with Demo
00:00
Audit Planning Quiz
00:30

Opening Meeting Role Play-Video Demo
00:10
Control of Measuring and Monitoring Resources
00:00
Prepare an Audit Report- Explained with Demo
00:15
Simulated Certification Audit Closing Meeting Role Play
00:00
Follow up Audit Process
00:15
Conducting Onsite Audit-Quiz
00:30

Certification and Accreditation
00:15
Credible Certification Management System-Quiz
00:10

Register for CQI/IRCA Exam.
00:00
CQI/IRCA Exam Guide
00:10
CQI/IRCA Examination Process
00:00

QMS LA - Self Assessment -Self Learning
2:15:0

FAQ

Yes, this is a CQI/IRCA Registered course. This course has been designed by TCB in accordance with the CQI/RCA course criteria PR 358. Course Approval No. 1992

CQI/IRCA conducts online examination using SARAS Platform. This is an open book Online exam you can refer To the standards and the notes you have taken however cannot Refer online resources available in public domain. You can write this exam from anywhere within 30 days of attending the course.

Approved training partners in this case TCB Cert.Worldwide Shall issue the certificate based on the results provided by CQI/IRCA. The certificate Shall include both the TCB as well as CQIIRCA Logo along with the Unique Learner Number Issued CQI/IRCA that makes your certificate traceable to secure is traceable CQI/IRCA

There is no expiration of this certificate. However, if you wish to register with CQI/IRCA As an auditor, You have to do so within five years from the issue date of the certificate

There are five sections. In each section, the learner must score at least 40% and, on average, 50% to be successful in the examination.

It is 1 hour 45 minutes. However, for a non native English speaker, writing the exam in English shall get 30 minutes extra grace time. This makes it 2 hours 15 minutes. For Momentary physical challenges, such as an incident or accident, or for Momentary sickness that limits the learner's ability to write the exam at normal speed, learners can receive special consideration with IRCA approval. You have to apply for this through the approved training partner, TCB. In this case, before you write the exam.

The learner can take one retest within one year of attending the course.

Based on IRCA's special approval, the learner may be granted an extension to write the first exam. However, without any valid reason acceptable to IRCA, the learners will lose their first chance to write the exam and will be left only with one chance to write the exam.

To become a Lead Auditor, The following are the requirements: 1. Successful Completion of a 40 Hours lead Auditor course approved by CQI/IRCA such as one offered by TCB. TCB is an Approved Training Partner with its course approved by TCQI/IRCA 2. You must be at least a High School Graduate, Degree in any discipline makes you eligible 3. You must Apply to CQI/IRCA within 5 years of your successful completion of the Lead Auditor Course .With educational Qualification and Sucessful completion of this course you can apply to CQI/IRCA as an Associate Auditor. 4. Your first audit must be under the direction of a competent Lead Auditor 5. Perform minimum 5 or more Audits with a minimum of 20 Mandays 6. With the above , and 4 years of working experience, you can apply for registration in Auditor Grade 7. With Further 3 or more Audit with 15 Mandays, as Team Leader, you can apply for Lead Auditor Grade 8. Upon completion of a minimum of 8 audits and 35 Man-days, you can directly apply in the grade of Lead Auditor. 9. Please note you must maintain an Audit Log Sheet and CPD Log sheet in CQI.IRCA Recommended format This is the process for you to elevate yourself in the grade of a Lead Auditor registered with CQI/IRCA

Good proficiency in Spoken and Written English when the course is presented in English . Minimum High School Graduate, Prior Knowledge Requirements which includes Purpose and benefit of ISO 9001:2015 standard, PDCA Model, Terms and Definitions and Familiarity with ISO 9000:2015 standard, 7 Quality management principles and Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standard These areas of knowledge can be gained by self-learning or by attending an ISO 9001:2015 foundation course offered by TCB online

CQI/IRCA Approved Training Providers (ATPs) such as TCB Cert. Worldwide LLC can offer the course once the course is also approved by IRCA. Affiliated associates of the ATPs can also offer this training under the direct control and monitoring of the ATPs however the certification are granted only by ATPs based on results provided by CQI/IRCA based on the written test conducted by CQI/IRCA

TCB Cert.Worldwide LLC is rated to be one of the best, training provider in MENA and India with 100% 5 Star Rating (Please refer Google Rating of TCB) offering CQI/IRCA Approved Training since 2011, the first company originating from Middle East with Head Quarter in USA, and regional HQ in Kuwait and India . TCB Learners success rate is among the best in the world .

Auditing is a management tool. if you manage an organization, a department, a process even your own work, ISO applies fully. This is a complete professional development program regardless of business you are in .We strongly recommend you to join as a career development program. We recommend you to read the book :Transform your Life & Business -The ISO way.

CQI/IRCA survey shows significantly greater employability and remuneration package for those who has successfully completed this certification which is considered to be the most recognized certification of highest level for auditor, quality leaders, Manager , administrators, engineers regardless of the size and complexity of business and type of industry. This certification is valid all over the world. In Many countries it is a mandatory qualification for engineers and professionals in quality control, quality assurance, project management and any management roles

40 Hours, This can be presented as a standard 5 dayX8 Hrs, and shorted Duration course over more No of days. 10% of the time is allowed as refreshment break, CQI/IRCA exam is 2 Hours 15 Mins for Non Native English learners. (1 Hour 45 Minutes for Native English Learners) .Therefore the effective seat time for a regular Course (Non Blended Learning) shall be a minimum of 32 Hours. Lunch and refreshment breaks are above the minimum seat time. Any training less than this duration is a violation of CQI/IRCA requirement for a regular course.

Fully objective Type. 40 Questions to be answered. Single choice, Multiple Choice, Mix and Match, Drag and Drip, Fill in the blank and True/False

It is an Open book exam that test your understanding-not memory. You can refer Notes taken, Relevant standards and any reference documents you need except open source information available in public domain. No access to internet using smart phones or any device is strictly prohibited and constitute a malpractice resulting in disqualification by CQI/IRCA

As per CQI/IRCA , the average success rate ranges between 68-70%. TCB average success rate ranges ranges in-between 80-90% and in some exams even 100%.

CQI/IRCA Approved ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Courses are most sought after qualification of Management professionals and Engineers -Particularly in Manufacturing, QA/QC Inspection Engineers. and Oil and Gas Industry. This qualification is recognized worldwide . A serious and rigorous yet enjoyable training by TCB ensures greatest chance of success in exams conducted by CQI/IRCA and create global opportunity.

This depends on core competence however CQI/IRCA Certificated auditor gets considerably higher salary 10-25% + more than those without this certification depending on economy. But this qualification is so to speak mandatory in certain fields-such as Quality Directors, Managers, QA/QC Engineers and those work in certification bodies involved in product quality and Management system certification

Thorough understanding of the standards and a good training is essential .TCB offer regorous training-with Zero tolerance to compromise, Post training support is provided for 30 days via What's App group , Virtual session conducted periodically, Access to LMS is granted for revision and Practice exam, Mock exam and TCB's own accredited certification examination with individual feedback comes handy for the learners to assess their own readiness for success in CQI/IRCA examination. 75-85% of our learners pass in first attempt , At times 100%.

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