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Lead Auditor training

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This certified Lead Auditor training course is designed for professionals from diverse industry backgrounds and qualifications. It delivers positive outcomes for employers and gives participants confidence to lead audits at first, second, and third-party levels.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of ISO standards and how competent auditing contributes to organisational success. The course is extensively based on ISO 19011 and features up-to-date examples and exercises, providing participants with practical skills to conduct effective audits.

You'll develop an understanding of the holistic role of auditing across all business functions and processes, helping you meet the expectations of auditors and auditing bodies, particularly concerning ISO 9001.

Lead Auditor training

Developing management systems

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.

The Lead Auditor training programme has been continuously certified since 1985. The course is facilitated in cooperation with 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 participants have rated this training 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 prerequisite for certification bodies.
Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Competence and access to Exemplar Global facilities. All candidates also have ongoing access for advice and reference material at generally little or no cost.

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, candidates must meet the:

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

Candidates can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

What is the cancellation policy?

Full payment is required upon registration; training details are provided after payment is received. Refunds are subject to cancellation fees:

  • A 20% fee applies to cancellations made more than 14 days before training.
  • A 60% fee applies to cancellations made between 14 days and 48 hours before training.
  • No refund is available for cancellations within 48 hours of training.

Requests for substitutions or changes to training dates or options are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Training rates on this website are estimates, subject to change based on individual circumstances at registration/enrolment. Rates are for domestic participants in 2025 and may differ in future years. Additional costs for learning materials/equipment may apply.
Blended learning approach

Blended learning approach

The programme length is normally five days, but some participants 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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Location
Auckland
Christchurch
Auckland
Auckland
Wellington
Auckland
Date
12–16 May 2025
9–13 June 2025
21–25 July 2025
1–5 September 2025
6–10 October 2025
3–7 November 2025
 
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These dates do not include corporate or online 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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