Objective:

This course will help participants understand total quality concept and techniques for managing, controlling, and improving quality.

Course Outline:

  • Module 1: Definition and Fundamentals
    • Introduction to ISO 9001
    • Basic terminology and definitions of Quality Management Systems
    • Fundamental principles of Quality Management Systems
    • Introduction to ISO 9001 family of standards and versions
    • Fundamentals of ISO 9001:2015
  • Module 2: Structure
    • Changes in ISO 9001:2015
    • Requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and its clauses
    • Layout standards that follow the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle
    • Approaches and implementations
    • Scope and limitations
  • Module 3: Quality Improvements
    • Compliance procedures
    • Planning for improvement
    • Rectifying errors efficiently
    • Quality Management principles
    • Implementation of Quality Management
  • Module 4: Internal Audit Structure
    • Auditing types, procedures, and planning
    • Auditing techniques, decision-making processes and corrective actions
    • Phases of an audit
    • Assessment of audit reports and documents
  • Module 5: Internal Auditor
    • Roles, responsibilities and leadership skills of an internal auditor and their team members
    • Choosing the right audit plan for a business
  • Module 6: Quality Control
    • Evaluation of reports and write-ups
    • Records and follow-ups
    • Using correct procedures in reference to the 9001:2015 standard
  • Module 7: Procedures
    • Definition of scope, objectives, and policies of a QMS
    • Analysing implementation methodologies
    • Methods to operate a QMS efficiently
    • Planning, selecting and reviewing the implementation process
    • Different ways to detect problems
    • Roles and responsibilities of a Lead Implementer and quality team
  • Module 8: Implementing an ISO 9001 QMS
    • Report reconciliation and documentation
    • How to maintain QMS structure through compliance policies
    • Sequential operation process
    • Measurement, monitoring and controlling of errors
  • Module 9: Lead Auditor Training
    • Roles and responsibilities of a lead auditor
    • Lead Auditor requirements, scope, and procedures
    • Report preparation, findings, reconciliation, and conclusions
  • Module 10: On-Site Lead Audit Techniques
    • Team selection and planning
    • Interactive meetings
    • Opening meeting
    • Daily discussion meetings
    • Closing meeting
    • Objective of an Audit Report
    • Presentation of reports
    • Techniques and processes of an audit
  • Module 11: Closure of Audit
    • Prevention of errors
    • Rectifying errors efficiently
    • Reviewing audit strategies and plans
    • Follow-ups
    • Checklist closure
    • Surveillance audit
  • Module 12: Methods of Collecting Information
    • Visual observation
    • Examination of records
    • Employee interviews