Lead Auditor Training

These are nationally approved units of competency that are recognised throughout Australia
Are you looking for a lead auditor qualification to demonstrate competent skills in audit training and management? Then Swinburne has the right auditor course for you.
Course participants will receive comprehensive training in the theory and practice of auditing to gain a practical understanding of the responsibilities of a quality auditor, and the techniques and methodologies required to effectively audit a quality management system.
This lead auditing course (skill-set code SS-LEADAUDIT) is ideal for quality practitioners who have an understanding of quality management and who have been, or will become, involved in internal quality assurance audits, second party (i.e. vendor) audits and/or third party audits.
Audit training is essential in today's workplace. This course will provide you with all the essential auditing training and knowledge you will need to adapt to any auditing process.
Duration
5 days (Mon to Fri 9.00AM - 5.00PM) (starting monthly)View dates on timetable
Study modes
Part-time, Face-to-face, workplace
Fees*
$2,674 (2022)
(unless stated, Swinburne Professional courses do not attract GST)
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Lead Auditor Training

Lead Auditor
Download this course brochure for more information about the qualification, and a detailed breakdown of the course units. This can also be given to your employer to pitch for funding or support of your program.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course structure
Skill-set code - SS-LEADAUDIT
Course delivery
Please note that this course covers both the requirements specific to Quality Management and Occupational Health and Safety management system audits. You will also learn the skills to effectively lead a team of auditors, and the course will provide you with a solid knowledge of planning and conducting management system audits.
Face-to-face delivery
Students attend a series of workshops where they will learn the technical skills needed to carry out an audit in a business environment.
The compulsory sessions run Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 5.00PM, at the Hawthorn (Melbourne) campus.
Workplace delivery
This course (or units from it) can be tailored to industry delivery within the workplace for groups of eight or more students. Students may enrol in the course at any stage during the year. Students have the chance to select from a range of dates for elective units to determine the duration of their course.
Assessment
The 5 day Lead Auditor cluster is assessed through written knowledge questions and a series of assessment activities conducted within the training room throughout the course.
Learning objectives
- Initiate a quality audit
- Participate in a quality audit
- Lead a quality audit
- Report on a quality audit
- Implement continuous improvement into your own and other work practices
Benefits
Course inclusions
- Participant course training manual
- Access to Customer Development Advisors to discuss further study options - to book an appointment call 1800 633 560
- Convenient Hawthorn, Melbourne location
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Dates and registration
- Dates and registration information.
How to enrol
To view dates and enrol, look for the Schedule Planner below under Course Downloads that contains all the dates for this course.
When you have selected the date(s), you will need to enrol via the Swinburne Online Application System.
Course downloads
- Timetables, course brochures and further information.
Course outline - Lead Auditor Training
Download this document as a quick outline of the course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
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