Based on the course Auditor, this course will convey competences for leading audit teams, additional knowledge of auditing of integrated management systems, auditing focused on added value, special audit methodology, and rules of the relevant accreditation norms.
Job profile
Based on their fundamental competence as System Managers in the respective field, Lead Auditors are able to initiate, plan and conduct any kind of issue-specific audits according to ISO 19011 and ISO 17021. They can perform their work as sole auditor, in an audit team or act as the audit team leader (1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits, system, process, and compliance and product audits). The term “issue-specific” refers to certain fields, such as quality, environment or occupational health and safety, depending on the certificate requested.