EN 1090 Lead Auditor Course

The EN 1090 Lead Auditor Course provides participants with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to assess compliance with EN 1090 requirements for structural steel and aluminium components.

This course focuses on:

• Conformity assessment requirements
• Factory Production Control (FPC) systems
• Initial Type Testing (ITT) and Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
• CE/UKCA marking compliance
• Execution classes and structural characteristics

The course is aligned with the requirements of EN 1090-1, which defines conformity assessment procedures for structural components placed on the market .

Participants will gain the competence to:

• Plan, conduct, and report EN 1090 audits
• Evaluate manufacturing systems and structural compliance
• Assess conformity with regulatory and technical requirements

 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the scope and requirements of EN 1090-1
• Interpret structural and manufacturing characteristics of components
• Evaluate conformity assessment procedures, including:
  • Initial Type Testing (ITT)
  • Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
• Assess Factory Production Control (FPC) systems
• Audit compliance with:
  • Component specifications
  • Execution classes
  • Inspection and testing requirements
• Verify traceability, documentation, and marking requirements
• Conduct first, second, and third-party audits in line with best practices

 Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Perform independent EN 1090 audits
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and conformity systems
• Identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions
• Assess compliance with:
  • Structural design requirements
  • Manufacturing controls
• Verify product conformity prior to CE/UKCA marking
• Support organizations in achieving and maintaining EN 1090 compliance

 Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Quality Managers and Engineers
• Welding Engineers and Coordinators
• Structural Engineers
• Fabrication and Production Managers
• Internal and External Auditors
• Certification Body Auditors
• Consultants and Technical Specialists in steel/aluminium structures

  Reference Standards

This course is based on the following key standards:

• EN 1090-1: Requirements for conformity assessment
• EN 1090-2: Technical requirements for steel structures
• EN 1090-3: Technical requirements for aluminium structures
• EN 1990: Basis of structural design
• EN 1991–1999 (Eurocodes for structural design)
• EN ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
• EN ISO 14731: Welding Coordination

• Build a clear working understanding of EN 1090 Lead Auditor.
• Apply relevant principles, requirements and good practice in realistic organisational contexts.
• Prepare participants to contribute confidently to implementation, assurance or professional practice.

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.

The programme draws on recognised international standards, professional guidance and current good practice relevant to EN 1090 Lead Auditor.

Suitable for managers, practitioners, auditors, implementers, consultants and other professionals whose responsibilities relate to EN 1090 Lead Auditor.

• 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

Module 1: Introduction to EN 1090

• Scope and application of EN 1090
• Regulatory framework (CPR, CE/UKCA marking)
• Relationship with Eurocodes

Module 2: Terms, Definitions, and Concepts

• Structural components and kits
• Component specification (PPCS vs MPCS)
• Structural vs manufacturing characteristics

Module 3: Technical Requirements

• Constituent materials and properties
• Weldability and fracture toughness
• Structural characteristics:
  • Load bearing capacity
  • Fatigue strength
  • Fire resistance
  • Durability

Module 4: Evaluation Methods

• Inspection and testing methods
• Structural calculations (Eurocodes)
• Measurement of tolerances
• Evaluation of materials and geometry

Module 5: Conformity Assessment

• Initial Type Testing (ITT)
• Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
• Sampling and evaluation criteria
• Declaration of performance

Module 6: Factory Production Control (FPC)

• FPC system requirements
• Personnel competence and responsibilities
• Equipment calibration and control
• Inspection and test plans
• Handling non-conformities

Module 7: Audit Principles and Planning

• Audit types (internal, supplier, certification)
• Risk-based auditing approach
• Audit planning and checklist development

Module 8: Conducting EN 1090 Audits

• Opening meeting and audit execution
• Process auditing:
  • Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Inspection and testing
• Evidence gathering and verification

Module 9: Reporting and Corrective Actions

• Identifying non-conformities
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Audit reporting

Module 10: Certification and Marking

• CE/UKCA marking requirements
• Declaration of performance (DoP)
• Traceability and documentation

Learning combines tutor explanation, guided discussion, examples, exercises and scenario-based application. Delivery may be live online, self-study or arranged for an organisation.