The internal auditor course is completed over two days (and
generally on-site). This course has been recognised by the RABQSA International Inc
and has their endorsement.
The objectives of the course are as follows:
Understanding auditing methodology from audit planning
to reporting audit results
Understanding the relevant management system standards
(eg ISO9001, AS4801) and the role of the management system in assisting organisations
to operate effectively and efficiently
Understanding the requirements for procedures, work instructions,
process improvement plans and other documentation that support the management
system and the document control techniques applicable to such documentation
Understanding the relationship between the management
system and the business process and the need for the management system to
enhance business performance
Awareness of the accreditation / certification infrastructure
for auditors
Understanding of the different types of audits, the make
up and function of internal audit teams and the role and responsibilities
of the audit team leader
Understanding the auditors' Code of Conduct, auditing
etiquette and the importance of relationship building with the auditee and
within the audit team
The course is generally run for 8 hours per day and consists
of a 1 hour examination. Participants who pass the examination are issued
with a certificate of attainment, whereas those who do not pass the exam (or
who choose not to sit the examination) are issued with a certificate of attendance.
The course is generally completed on site, so that practical
auditing skills can be utilised straight away. This provides you with two benefits:
some of the management system can be audited
the training is both competence and theory based.
Classes are structured around facilitator / participant interface.
When there is one facilitator present the maximum number of participants should
be 12. For 13 - 20 participants there must be two facilitators present.
External Auditor Course
The external auditor course is completed over five days (and
generally on-site). This course is certified with RABQSA International Inc..
Nationally recognised statements of attainment from BSB51607 Diploma of Quality Auditing can be issued for the following:
RABQSA AU
BSBAUD402B (Participate in a Quality Audit)
BSBAUD501B (Initiate a Quality Audit)
BSBAUD504B (Report on a Quality Audit) and
RABQSA TL
BSBAUD503B (Lead a Quality Audit)
These certificates are issued by National On Site Training.
The objectives of the course are as follows:
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ON OHS AUDITING
Definitions eg what is an OHS audit?
Overview of national and international approaches to OHS
management.
Comparison of different OHS management systems, standards
and other audit protocols.
Categories of OHS audit.
OHS auditor certification criteria
Explanation of the minimum requirements for a competent
OHS management system.
Performance criteria for OHS systems.
Explanation of the need for systems to develop and change.
On-site auditing activities including entry and exit interviews.
Audit reporting and follow-up.
Audit personnel/teams (including identification of specialised
expertise required).
Internal and external auditors.
Case study(s) demonstrating the application of OHS systems
and how these systems should be audited taking into account both auditing
methodology and the technical scope of the audit.
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS FOR AUDITORS
Communication skills for auditors.
Relationship skills for auditors (with auditees and within
audit teams).
Role play exercise in auditing.
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF AN OHS AUDIT
Legal liabilities of auditors eg:
Due diligence.
Codes of practice and legal requirements applicable to
different industry sectors.
Reviewing audit scope and outcomes in terms of satisfying
legal requirements and/or codes of practice.
Auditors' Code of Ethics.
The course is generally run for 40 hours. Participants
who pass the assessment are issued with a certificate of attainment, whereas
those who are not competent are provided with certificates of attendance.
HSEC Training - Capability
Statement We are pleased to offer the following training services.
Services Provided
Detailed Explanation
Benefits to the organisation
Training
Auditing
Internal auditor training
External auditor training
Provision of management understanding of auditing
Auditing is the classic measurement technique for a site, therefore well trained auditors will provide more effective interviewing to give you a better understanding of the running of your business.
Risk Management
Enhanced S1 course.
Essential understanding of the most significant driver to your business from a legal and business management perspective. Targeted to address all levels of the business.
Accident Investigation
Enhanced S2 course.
Allows your personnel to appropriately investigate events based on risk, to allow relevant business learning and implementation of suitable action to prevent recurrence.
Document Control
Document controller training
User training
Segregated training to suit the needs to administrators and users to ensure that all personnel are active users of the documentation assisting in the management of the business through the use of current versions of documents.
Management Systems
Management Training
Supervisor Training
Operator Training
This will underpin that the management system is the framework to manage the risk. It will also address the content and structure of a management system and that it is based on the PLAN - DO - CHECK - ACT cycle, and is relevant to all personnel in the workplace.
