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ISO 17065 Lead Assessor

Cognicert ISO 17065 Lead Assessor Course provides comprehensive training for participants to audit ISO 17065:2012 requirements effectively.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery
Overview
Cognicert ISO 17065 Lead Assessor Course  Cognicert Limited www.cognicert.com Lead Assessor Course
Objectives
The “ISO 17065:2012  Lead Assessor” course provides comprehensive training for participants to be able to:
  • Understand to audit each and every ISO 17065:2012  requirements
  • Learn basic auditing skills;
  • Implement methods to comply with the ISO 17065:2012
  • Audit process and techniques
  • Improve assessor’s skills and techniques
  • Examine the requirements of ISO 17065 from an Internal Assessor Perspective
  • Write Audit reports process and follow up corrective actions
  • Plan and conduct an ISO 17065 audit, and how to report audit results;
  • Effectively use root cause analysis as part of the ISO 17065 Management procedure on corrective action
 
Benefits
of ISO 17065:2012 Types of Assessments Why product certification Assessments are needed ISO/IEC TR 17026:2015 Conformity assessment – Example of a certification scheme for tangible products ISO/IEC TR 17028:2017 Conformity assessment – Guidelines and examples of a certification scheme for services ISO/IEC 17067:2013 Conformity assessment – Fundamentals of product certification and guidelines for product certification schemes Introduction to the Requirements of the ISO 17065:2012    Standard Interpretations of Key Terms Elements of a Management System The ISO 17065:2012    Standard Continual Improvement Cycle Management Process Model Management System Requirements The Documentation Requirements of ISO 17065:2012 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 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 17021:2015 Audit Activities ISO 17065:2012 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
Audience
• Persons responsible for conducting internal assessment according to ISO 17065:2012    requirements • Persons involved in the accreditation of Management systems ISO 17065:2012
Content
Background and Development of ISO 17065:2012    Definition of ISO 17065:2012 Major Changes in ISO 17065:2012
Delivery
  • 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 17065 Lead Assessor (CPD Certificate)
  • Practical experience of 25 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 17065 Lead Assessor (Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
  • Practical experience of 50 days with activity log qualifies participants for our Cognicert ISO 17065 Lead Assessor (Lead Auditor Category) I.D Card and Certificate
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Duration

5 days

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