ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

Why should you attend?

AS9100 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor credential. By holding a Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who should attend?

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) certification audits
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master an Aerospace Quality Management System audit process
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with AQMS requirements
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Aerospace Quality Management System audit
  • Expert advisors in Aerospace Quality Management

Learning objectives

  • Understand the operations of an Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) based on AS9100
  • Acknowledge the correlations between AS9100, ISO 9001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Understand an auditor’s role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
  • Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
  • Learn how to interpret the requirements of AS9100 in the context of an AQMS audit
  • Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011

Educational approach

  • This training is based on both theory and best practices used in AQMS audits
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of AS9100 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

Course agenda

Day 1: Introduction to AS9100 and Aerospace Quality Management Systems (AQMS)

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

Day 3: On-site audit activities

Day 4: Closing the audit

Day 5: Certification Exam

Examination

The Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor exam fully meets the requirements of the Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS)

Domain 2: Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS)

Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles

Domain 4: Preparation of an AS9100 audit

Domain 5: Conducting an AS9100 audit

Domain 6: Closing an AS9100 audit

Domain 7: Managing an AS9100 audit program

For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about AS9100 certifications and the certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

Credential Exam Professional experience MS audit/assessment experience Other requirements
Certified AS9100 Provisional Auditor Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent None None Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified AS9100 Auditor Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Two years: One year of work experience in Aerospace Quality Management Audit activities: a total of 200 hours Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Five years: Two years of work experience in Aerospace Quality Management Audit activities: a total of 300 hours Signing the Code of Ethics
Certified AS9100 Senior Lead Auditor Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Aerospace Quality Management Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours Signing the Code of Ethics

Note: Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link:https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.

To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:

  1. Audit planning
  2. Audit interview
  3. Managing an audit program
  4. Drafting audit reports
  5. Drafting non-conformity reports
  6. Drafting audit working documents
  7. Documentation review
  8. On-site Audit
  9. Follow-up on non-conformities
  10. Leading an audit team

General Information

  • Certification fees are included on the exam price
  • Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
  • A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
  • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

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