Lead Auditor Training Brisbane - What To Look For

There are many reasons why people, and organisations, decide to undergo training. A business might want to upskill key employees to take on more responsibility, or cover a particular specialty. And an individual might choose to re-train for a new career, or promotion. One thing’s for sure, training is generally a very positive undertaking.

With the number of organisations now choosing to implement ISO – or International Standards – management systems, it’s no surprise that the numbers attending ISO training courses are also on the rise. And, as a result, there are now more consultants offering related modules.

Great Career Choice

However, sometimes you have to ignore the hype and look at the fine print to source the best trainer for your particular needs. At the end of the day, you want to walk away happy and satisfied, with a qualification that stands you in good stead for future career choices.

One of the most popular ISO modules at the moment is the Lead Auditor training course, particularly as it offers excellent career opportunities that can take you all over the world.

Lead Auditor training courses are available across the range of major International Standards, including ISO 9001 Quality Assurance, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety, and AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety.

Choosing A Trainer

If you have decided to go down this route, you may be wondering what to expect, given this is quite a specialist field. And while course presentation may vary from one provider to another, the basic boxes should be ticked and certain criteria must be met.

One of the most important points to check is whether the course is Exemplar Global (formerly RABQSA) certified. Exemplar Global is considered to be a – if not THE – leading ISO standard and management systems auditor certification body.

It is also very important to check the training provider’s history. How long have they been operating? What is their success rate? Do they provide the in-depth training you need? Do they use both theory and practical training?

Qualified Lead Auditors

And when choosing Lead Auditor training in Brisbane, one of the most important questions to ask is whether the trainers themselves are qualified CURRENT Lead Auditors. This might sound like an obvious one but not all trainers tick this box!

You should probably also check that courses won’t be cancelled due to low numbers, and that they will be completed in the determined time.

Whilst some trainers only cover a small selection of industries, you will find that the longer established and recognised consultancies cover all major industries, from manufacturing, medical and building maintenance, to civil works, construction and engineering, electrical, air-conditioning and refrigeration, plumbing and drainage, transportation, printing, architecture and more.

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

So, as an example of what’s available in Brisbane, let’s look at an ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Lead Auditor Traing courses. If you were to book with leading provider, SC Training Centre, your course would run over 5 days, and provide you with all the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out ISO 9001 third party assessments.

Presented in module format, this is a thorough presentation, ranging from an introduction to auditing management systems and skills, to specific Quality Assurance issues, communication skills, documentation, Code of Conduct and more.

The great thing about this Lead Auditor training course is that it’s a mix of theory and practical, with assessment based on both role play audits, and a written examination on the last day. Those who pass and are deemed competent receive a Certificate of Attainment and automatically qualify as a Provisional Auditor with Exemplar Global.

Workplace Safety Auditing

Other available Lead Auditor training in Brisbane includes Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor; ISO 14001 / EMS Lead Auditor; OHSAS 18001 / AS/NZS 4801 Lead Auditor, and ISO 22000 / HACCP Food Safety Lead Auditor.

Integrated Management System (IMS) Lead Auditor, and ISO 14001 / EMS Lead Auditor courses are available at SC Training Centre in December.

A great bonus for organisations needing to arrange group training, is that these courses can be run in-house if preferred.

An ISO Lead Auditor training course is suitable for a range of trainees, including those interested in conducting audits, management and business owners, and consultants.

Ticket To Travel

With increased focus on key issues, such as environmental management and workplace safety, there is a growing need for qualified lead auditors, and that looks set to continue for a long time. Quality is another key area, with consumers demanding better quality products and services, and abandoning businesses that don’t meet expectations. As a result, more and more organisations are implementing ISO 9001 quality management systems.

And by choosing a globally recognised certification body, like Exemplar Global, lead auditors trained in Australia are able to work anywhere ISO is currently operating.

Auditing is a great career choice for those who thrive on responsibility and challenge, and who possess excellent analytical and communication skills.