Lead Auditor Skill Set

Gain the skills and knowledge to plan, initiate, lead and report a quality audit across a broad range of industries — the recognised pathway to leading management-system audits with confidence.

5 daysTypical duration

4 unitsUnits of competency

Virtual / In-personDelivery mode

Statement of AttainmentOn completion

Course overview

This nationally recognised skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to lead a quality audit in a broad range of industries.

Whether you’re moving into a lead auditor role or formalising experience you already have, the Lead Auditor Skill Set takes you through the full audit lifecycle — participating in audits, initiating and planning them, leading the audit team on site, and reporting findings to management. It’s ideal for quality, WHS, environmental and compliance professionals who conduct or oversee management-system audits against standards such as the ISO 9000 family.

What you'll be able to do

Plan and prepare for a quality audit, including scope, criteria and audit plan
Lead an audit team, gather objective evidence and manage on-site activities
Identify non-conformances and evaluate them against audit criteria
Prepare and present clear, defensible audit reports and recommendations

Core units

The skill set comprises the following four units from the BSB Business Services Training Package.

BSBAUD411

Participate in quality audits

BSBAUD511

Initiate quality audits

BSBAUD512

Lead quality audits

BSBAUD513

Report on quality audits

Who this course is for

This skill set is designed for individuals who, as part of their job role, lead audits within a range of industries — including quality managers, QHSE coordinators, compliance officers and experienced internal auditors ready to take the lead.

Entry requirements & recognition

Credit pathway

Units in this skill set contribute credit towards BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing, giving you a head start if you choose to continue your studies.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Some workplace exposure to quality systems or auditing is beneficial but not essential.

Licensing

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Outcome

On successful completion you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the four units listed above.

Course information aligned with the national training register (training.gov.au). BSB Business Services Training Package.

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