Overview
Cognicert ISO 17043:2010 Proficiency Testing Bodies Conformity Assessment Lead Assessor Course
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Lead Assessor Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The “ISO 17043:2010 Lead Assessor” course provides comprehensive training for participants to be able to:
- Understand to audit each and every ISO 17043:2010 requirements
- Learn basic auditing skills;
- Implement methods to comply with the ISO 17043:2010
- Audit process and techniques
- Improve assessor’s skills and techniques
- Examine the requirements of ISO 17043 from an Internal Assessor Perspective
- Write Audit reports process and follow up corrective actions
- Plan and conduct an ISO 17043 audit, and how to report audit results;
- Effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 17043 Management procedure on corrective action
Objectives
- Build a clear working understanding of ISO 17043:2010 Proficiency Testing Bodies Lead Assessor.
- Apply relevant principles, requirements and good practice in realistic organisational contexts.
- Prepare participants to contribute confidently to implementation, assurance or professional practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to explain the core concepts, identify practical requirements, evaluate evidence and plan appropriate improvement actions.
Reference standard
The programme is structured around ISO 17043:2010 and the supporting guidance relevant to the course scope. Cognicert advisers can confirm the edition used for your selected cohort.
Target audience
Suitable for managers, practitioners, auditors, implementers, consultants and other professionals whose responsibilities relate to ISO 17043:2010 Proficiency Testing Bodies Lead Assessor.
Benefits
- Stronger practical capability and professional confidence
- A structured approach that can be transferred to the workplace
- Assessment and a verifiable Cognicert certificate where the course requirements are met
Course content
Background and Development of ISO 17043:2010
Definition of ISO 17043:2010
Major Changes in ISO 17043:2010
Benefits of ISO 17043:2010
Types of Assessments
Why Assessments are needed
Introduction to the Requirements of the ISO 17043:2010 Standard
Interpretations of Key Terms
Elements of a Management System
The ISO 17043:2010 Standard
Continual Improvement Cycle
Management Process Model
Management System Requirements
The Documentation Requirements of ISO 17043:2010
Management Responsibility
Resource Management
Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
The Process Management Approach
Process Management Approach
The Planning Phase
Establish Process Measurements
Analyze the Process
Design or Redesign the Process
Process Mapping
Introduction to Document Control
Elements of Documents
Process Approach to Documentation
Identifying Documents and their Owners
Types of Documents
Master Document List
Document Control
Revisions and Maintenance
Tips for Document Writers
Introduction to Management Review
Making Management Review relevant to Management
What will be reviewed?
Establishing the Objectives
Planning the Management Review
Output of Management Review
ISO 19011:2018, ISO 17011:2017 and ISO 17021:2015
Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
Decide how to Audit
Principles of Auditing
Managing an Audit Programme
Preparation & Planning Of Assessments
Preparation Of checklist
Lesson 8: ISO 19011:2018, ISO 17011:2017 and ISO 17043:2010
Audit Activities
ISO ISO 17011:2017 Assessment Process
External assessment processes and criteria
Identification of Non-Conformities [N/C’s].
Documenting the Audit (Audit Report)
Conducting Audit Follow-Up
Practical Auditing Exercise
Competence and Evaluation of Assessors.
Creating a Corrective Action Plan
What is Root Cause Analysis?
When (and when not) to use Root Cause Analysis
The Root Cause Analysis Process
How to construct a Root Cause Analysis Checklist
Examples of how a well-run Root Cause Analysis Process works
Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Duration: 5 days
Training methodologies
- Case Study
- Individual Exercises
- Role Play
- Group Exercises
- Group Presentation
- Examination
- Assessment and Qualification Learning is assessed through:
- 4 hours open examination. Passing the exams qualifies the candidate for Cognicert ISO 17043 Lead Assessor (CPD Certificate)
- Practical experience of 25 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 17043 Lead Assessor (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
- Practical experience of 50 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 17043 Lead Assessor (Lead Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate