Learn how to be an effective auditor by attending NZOQ Lead Auditor training. This internationally-certified five-day course has been designed for candidates with diverse industry backgrounds and qualifications. It provides positive outcomes for the employer and gives the candidate confidence to lead audits at first, second, and third-party levels.

The course is built extensively around ISO 19011 and brings candidates up-to-date examples and exercises. Understand the requirements of ISO standards and how competent auditing helps create organisational success. Participants will be able to understand the holistic role of auditing across all business functions and processes and thus meet the additional expectations of auditors and auditing bodies around ISO 9001.

Course programme

For those with multiple roles in management, Lead Auditor training provides a sound understanding of audit practice in all situations—from risk management, to sampling, to remote audits, and the ongoing changes after the course.

Our Lead Auditor training programme has been continuously certified since 1985. It is provided by NZOQ training partner IQM Group—an internationally recognised training provider by Exemplar Global.

No other course keeps you up-to-date with tools and techniques for modem audit and assessment practice. Over 95% of course participants have rated this course excellent value for money over the past 40 years.

On completion, you will be ready to plan and lead your own audits (internal, supplier, or external)—including the pre-requisite for certification bodies.

Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Competence and access to Exemplar Global facilities. All candidates also have ongoing access to both NZOQ and IQM Group for advice and reference material at generally little or no cost. As IQM Group is a recognised training provider, candidates can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Frequently asked questions

How many course attendees are there?

As each of these courses has a high workshop content, the numbers are limited to twelve for each course to ensure maximum interaction between the tutor and participants.

NZOQ or IQM Group reserve the right to postpone a course. Similarly, if registered numbers are below six, the course will be postponed to a later date or location.

What are the registration requirements?

For Exemplar Global requirements, course candidates must meet the:

Continuous assessment criteria related to attitude, performance, and time keeping related to the course objectives and assessed daily by tutors.
Competency standards as defined in the exercises and case studies..
Technologists, operators, and process controllers with day-to-day responsibility for quality.
Requirements for industrial knowledge of service/manufacturing and audit skills..

What is the cancellation policy?

A cancellation fee of 20% applies for all cancellations made two weeks prior to the course dates and a cancellation fee of 60% applies for cancellations made after this. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Have another question?

Get in touch with us to have a chat about which training options are right for you and your organisation.

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Blended learning approach

The programme length is normally five days, but some candidates prefer to commence with the distance learning approach and finish with two days face-to-face where all the group exercises are completed.

At the end of each distance exercise, you will be quizzed by the tutor around understanding. Your tutor is always available for discussion.

Certificate of Competence from Exemplar Global

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management (QM)

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management (EM)

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management (OH)

Leading Management System Audit Teams (TL)

Face-to-face training dates

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Date

Please note that these dates do not include any corporate training.

Corporate in-house training available

In-house training is available and can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your organisation.

Group discounts are also available for multiple course registrations from the same organisation.

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For eligible small businesses

Small businesses may be eligible for a New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Capability Development voucher to subsidise 50% of the cost of training.

For more information on the scheme, and to apply for a voucher, contact us or find your local Regional Business Partner.

Save 50% of the cost of training

Capability Development Voucher Scheme

Small businesses can qualify for these vouchers to help pay for services such as training workshops and courses that build the management capabilities of their owners, operators, and key managers.

We are proud to be a provider of services for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Capability Development. These vouchers may be redeemed against many of our training options.

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