Key details

Cost: $1,695 (inc. GST)

Duration: 2 Days

CPD Points: 16

Qualifications: AU TL

About the course

Whether you’re new to auditing or an experienced professional, our Lead Internal/External Auditor training will equip you with the skills you need to advance your career. You’ll learn to perform value-adding audits aligned with ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. Our lead auditor training will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to conduct successful internal and external audits, whether as part of an audit team or leading it. We cover fundamental auditing principles, planning, auditor roles, and essential activities like gathering audit evidence and reporting findings. This course is designed to prepare you for auditing any management system in today’s workplace.

This course offers 16 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Whilst this training package uses the word “audit” and its derivatives, this does not equate with the terms audit, review, or assurance in accordance with Pronouncements or Standards issued by the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. References to the term “audit” and similar terminology within this training relate to the process of auditing in accordance with ISO 19011:2018.

Our training is different because

No homework or take-home assessment.

Internationally recognised courses.

Trainers are practising audit professionals with extensive experience in auditing management systems.

All learning materials and refreshments are provided.

Certificates are issued promptly upon successful completion of the course.

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Course overview

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this course, you will understand:

  • The principles and procedures of auditing.
  • Auditor roles and responsibilities in internal and external audits.
  • The benefits of a risk-based audit programme.
  • How to plan an effective management systems audit.
  • Timetabling and resource allocation.
  • The interpersonal skills and personal behaviours required for auditing management systems.
  • How to conduct effective opening and closing meetings.
  • Preparing and distributing an audit report.

Course content

Our 2-day Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor course will give you the skills and knowledge to conduct an audit of any management system. This auditor training course can be combined with our additional 2-day and 3-day modules that cover Quality, Environmental, and OH&S management system requirements, providing a pathway towards an internationally recognised training qualification.

Timetable

Day 1

Management Systems Auditing – preparation
  • What is auditing?
  • Roles and responsibilities of a lead auditor and an audit team leader.
  • The six principles of auditing from ISO 19011.
  • Effective audit planning and timetabling.
  • Communication skills, interview techniques, and helpful questioning methods.
  • Setting appropriate quality audits, objectives, scope, and criteria.
  • Developing audit checklists.

Day 2

Management Systems Auditing – the audit
  • Conducting an opening meeting
  • Identifying objective evidence and taking relevant notes.
  • Reviewing auditing scenarios.
  • Writing audit findings, including nonconformities and non-compliances.
  • Presenting a closing meeting.
  • Compiling a meaningful audit report.

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Attainment with 2 Exemplar Global competencies:

  • Exemplar Global AU – Management systems auditing.
  • Exemplar Global TL – Leading management systems audit teams.

In addition, this lead auditor course has the equivalent of 16 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Assessment

As part of the assessment activities, you will complete a series of workshops throughout the course. A short multiple-choice exam after each module assesses the knowledge and understanding gained throughout the training. You will receive continual assistance and feedback from the trainer and will be given anecdotal examples of real-world audit situations.

No homework or take-home assessment.

Who should attend

Designed to cater to people involved in auditing, system development, or system maintenance, you should attend if you:

  • Want to become an internal management systems auditor.
  • Want to become a 3rd party management systems auditor.
  • Are required to conduct supplier audits.
  • Need to develop or improve a quality management system.
  • Are involved in the management systems process.
  • A manager responsible for your organisation’s management system or management system auditing.
  • Wish to consolidate your existing knowledge into a formal qualification

Prior experience in auditing and management systems is not essential.

Study Pathway – Where to from here?

To become a registered third-party or external Management Systems auditor with Exemplar Global, you’ll need the competency units from this course, plus additional units in a specific management systems scheme like Quality Management Systems (QM), Environmental Management Systems (EM), OH&S Management Systems (OH 45001) , Information Security Management Systems (IS), Food Safety Management Systems (FS), and Business Continuity Management Systems (BC). These can be completed during the same week of training or separately. We also offer courses in Risk Management and Psychological Health and Safety at Work

For more details on the registration process, please contact Exemplar Global.

Price

The price of this course is $1,695 (inc. GST). Discounts for multiple attendees are available – please contact us to find out what discounts can be applied.

How to enrol

We offer an easy, streamlined enrolment process. You can either enrol directly in your course online or call us on 1300 95 96 92 to enrol over the phone.

How to pay

We offer a variety of payment methods:

  • Direct debit
  • Credit card
  • Payment plans

Payment plans

We can arrange flexible payment plans on an individual basis. However, your certificate will not be issued until full payment is received.

Delivery

Public – Face-to-face

Our public courses are available in major Australian cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Our training is conducted in modern, professional training rooms, offering a great environment for face-to-face learning, where you can engage directly with our trainers and network with other professionals

Public – Virtual/Online

We offer this course online for flexibility to Australia and New Zealand participants. Our virtual sessions match the quality of face-to-face learning with interactive group exercises, Q&A sessions, and online assessments. Learn to audit any management system from wherever you are.

Note: Virtual courses are open to participants from Australia and NZ only.

In-house – Face-to-face or virtual

In-house training is a cost-effective option for organisations who have with multiple staff needing training. We can customise the course to fit your needs, including your audit documentation. Call us on 1300 95 96 92 or complete the form below to request a quote.

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Q&A

What does an external auditor do?

An external auditor ensures that your management systems are accurate and compliant with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and more. . They provide an objective third-party review, identifying corrective actions and offering insights that help maintain trust with stakeholders. Typically, the external auditor will be auditing on behalf of a conformity assessment body and will be able to recommend the organisation for certification at the end of the audit, assuming the organisation performs well.

What is the difference between internal and external auditors?

Internal auditors work within a company to improve processes, while external auditors provide an impartial review from outside, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and more. .

What are the benefits of lead auditor training?

Lead auditor training equips you with the knowledge to confidently lead audit teams. Covering internal and external audits, you learn how to conduct a management systems audit in accordance with ISO 19011. Completing this training enhances your skills and positions you to lead audit teams, making you a valuable asset to your organisation.

How do I register as an external auditor in Australia?

If you wish to become an Exemplar Global registered third-party, or external Management Systems auditor, you need to have obtained the competency units from this course and additional competency units in a management systems scheme – e.g., Quality, Environment, OH&S, Information Security, and Business Continuity. Once you have these competencies, you need to contact Exemplar Global for information on how to register with them.

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