The Art of Internal Auditing
Plan and conduct successful internal audits using best-practice principles in ISO 19011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems
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Course overview
This course is designed to provide a framework for successfully conducting internal audits that meet quality management standards and NATA accreditation requirements.
It covers the knowledge, skills, processes and documentation needed to:
- establish an internal audit programme
- plan and conduct effective internal audits using best-practice techniques
- report internal audit findings
- confidently manage stakeholders who can significantly impact internal audit outcomes
“I found the course very useful and informative and will recommend it to my colleagues.”
Cheung Kee Lok, Prince of Wales Hospital
What you will learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe the purpose and objectives of internal audits
- identify internal audit requirements in relevant Standards
- distinguish between different types of audits and approaches to audits
- establish an internal audit programme and schedule
- plan and document internal audits based on their individual scope and objectives
- develop and complete documentation to support the conduct of internal audits such as checklists and report forms
- identify the competencies required for the internal auditor role
- use different auditing and communication techniques to gather information and evidence
- facilitate internal audit meetings
- identify, analyse and report audit findings
- apply strategies to gain organisational support for the internal audit process
Who should do this course
The course is relevant for individuals who:
- are responsible for their facility’s internal audit programme
- plan and/or conduct internal audits, and/or
- require an understanding of the facility’s internal audit requirements and practices (e.g. laboratory or management staff)
This course also applies to facilities who may be considering, or in the process of becoming, accredited with NATA, or who are already accredited in Standards such as ISO9001, ISO14001 or any of the NATA accreditation programs including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189.
Delivery
Course content is delivered using engaging learning activities that include:
- individual and group work
- activities for developing an understanding of the internal audit process and practising internal auditing skills
- opportunities to evaluate understanding as the course progresses
Course dates & booking
Date | Time | Location | ||
20 & 21 November 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Brisbane | ||
4 & 5 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Perth | ||
11 & 12 December 2024 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
29 & 30 January 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Melbourne | ||
29 & 30 January 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
5 & 6 February 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Sydney | ||
19 & 20 February 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
26 & 27 February 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Brisbane | ||
19 & 20 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Adelaide | ||
19 & 20 March 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Perth | ||
2 & 3 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Darwin | ||
9 & 10 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course | ||
30 April - 1 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Melbourne | ||
21 & 22 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Sydney | ||
28 & 29 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Brisbane | ||
18 & 19 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Perth | ||
18 & 19 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Canberra | ||
25 & 26 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm | Virtual Course |