ISO 29001 Lead Auditor: Master the Audit of an Oil and Gas Quality Management Systems

Course Description

ISO 29001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Oil and Gas Quality Management System (OGQMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a "PECB Certified ISO/TS 29001 Lead Auditor" credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.

Who Should Attend?

  • Auditors seeking to perform and lead Oil and Gas Quality Management System (OGQMS) certification audits
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master an Oil and Gas Quality Management System audit process
  • Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with Oil and Gas Quality Management System requirements
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Oil and Gas Quality Management System audit
  • Expert advisors in Oil and Gas Quality Management

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Oil and Gas Quality Management Systems (OGQMS) and ISO/TS 29001

  • Course objectives and structure
  • Standard and regulatory framework
  • Certification process
  • Fundamental principles of quality management
  • Oil and Gas Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit

  • Fundamental audit concepts and principles
  • Evidence based audit approach
  • Initiating the audit
  • Stage 1 audit
  • Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
  • Stage 2 audit (Part 1)

Day 3 On-site audit activities

  • Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
  • Communication during the audit
  • Audit procedures
  • Creating audit test plans
  • Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports

Day 4: Closing the audit

  • Audit documentation and quality review
  • Closing the audit
  • Evaluation of actions plans by the auditor
  • Beyond the initial audit
  • Managing an internal audit programme
  • Competence, evaluation and closing the training
  • Closing the training