ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Plan, conduct and close ISO 9001 audits and lead an audit team with confidence.

Duration: 5 days
Exam: 3 hours, online
CPD credits: 31
Level: Lead Auditor
Fee: A$749

Official PECB course. You enrol with us, an authorised PECB partner.

Overview

A five-day course that develops the competence to audit quality management systems using widely recognised audit principles, procedures and techniques. It combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the guidance of ISO 19011 into one methodology, and uses exercises and quizzes to practise interpreting ISO 9001 in an audit, collecting and verifying evidence, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports and preparing the final audit report. The credential is UKAS accredited and recognised internationally.

ISO 9001 is the most widely used management system standard in the world and a common condition in tenders and supply contracts.

Who should attend

Auditors who want to perform and lead QMS certification audits
Professionals adopting PECB’s AMS2 audit methodology
People responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 9001
Technical experts preparing for a QMS audit
Anyone pursuing a career in conformity assessment

Learning outcomes

Explain the concepts and principles of a QMS based on ISO 9001
Interpret ISO 9001 requirements from an auditor’s perspective
Evaluate QMS conformity against audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct and close an ISO 9001 audit in line with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011
Manage an ISO 9001 audit programme

Course structure: 5 days

1Day 1: Introduction to quality management systems and ISO 9001

Standards and regulatory frameworks
The certification process
Fundamental concepts and principles of quality management
The quality management system

2Day 2: Audit principles, preparing and launching an audit

Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Evidence-based and risk-based auditing
Initiating the audit
The stage 1 audit and preparing the stage 2 audit

3Day 3: On-site audit activities

The stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures and audit test plans
Drafting findings and nonconformity reports

4Day 4: Closing the audit

Audit documentation and quality review
Closing the audit and evaluating action plans
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit programme

5Day 5: Certification exam

Sit the PECB certification exam online.

Examination

A 3-hour exam, sat online through PECB, that tests the competency domains below. You can sit it at the end of the course or book it for a later date.

Domain 1Fundamental principles and concepts of a QMS
Domain 2QMS requirements
Domain 3Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 5Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 6Closing an ISO 9001 audit
Domain 7Managing an ISO 9001 audit programme

If you do not pass the first time, one retake is free within 12 months.

Certification pathway

Foundation
- ISO 9001 FoundationA$349
Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
- ISO 9001 Lead ImplementerA$749
- ISO 9001 Lead AuditorThis course

Credentials after the exam

Credential	Experience required
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor	No experience required
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Auditor	2 years of work experience, 200 hours of project or audit activity
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor	5 years of work experience, 300 hours of project or audit activity
PECB Certified ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor	10 years of work experience, 1,000 hours of project or audit activity

Certification pathways

What’s included

More than 450 pages of official PECB course material
The certification exam and one free retake
The certification application fee and the first year of PECB’s annual maintenance fee
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD credits
Enrolment and support from us, from your first question to your certificate

Delivery

Self-paced eLearning on myPECB, with 12 months of access
Live online classes with a PECB-certified trainer, on request
In-house delivery for teams, on request

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite. A basic understanding of ISO 9001 helps, and the Foundation course is good preparation.

How PECB eLearning works

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the eLearning?

Access runs for 12 months from purchase, so you can study around work and book the exam when you are ready.

Is the exam included in the fee?

Yes. The exam, one free retake, the certification application fee and the first year of the annual maintenance fee are all included.

Can my employer pay, or can I enrol a team?

Yes. Organisations can ask for an invoice, and group enrolments are handled through Corporate & Team Training.

Is the course available in French?

Many PECB courses and exams are offered in French and other languages. Tell us your preferred language at checkout and we confirm availability.

Course fees are shown in AUD.