Internal Auditor Training

Course Name: Principles of Internal Auditing

Duration:

1 day

Suitable for:

Staff members who hold responsibility for food safety, management, supervisors, QA and those wishing to improve inspection skills to conduct audits of internal management systems.

Benefits:

Build customer confidence that your internal audits are valid by showing they were carried out by competent staff with relevant training.

principles of supplier auditing certificate

Course Content

What is an internal quality audit?
Audit types
Structured approach to internal auditing
Systems of quality management
Auditors requirements and conduct
Preparing for the audit
The check list
Good and bad reporting
Benefits and limitations of check lists
Making the arrangements for the audit
The opening meeting
Auditor interview skills
Attitude, environment and materials
Types of questions to ask and interview skills when dealing with staff
Non-verbal communications during audit interviews
Carrying out the audit
Collecting evidence
The audit trail
Examining records and documentation
Gathering objective evidence
Covert observations and intervention
Non-conformity scoring
Audit analysis
Non-conformity and corrective action reporting
The closing meeting purpose, agenda and agreement of corrective actions
Audit rating systems and final audit reporting
Team awareness and monitoring improvement
Following up corrective actions and root cause analysis
Verification of corrective actions and audit close out

Assessment:

Various practical exercises are undertaken throughout the day to ensure participation and full understanding.

Qualification:

Successful candidates will receive the HAND IN HAND® Attendance Certificate in the Principles of Internal Auditing.