Procedure - CQI / IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor Registration


Auditor registration informaiton: 

CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor Criteria 

- Lead Auditor

Type I

Applicable to most of the auditors from the certification body (CB) 

Type II

Applicable to most of the management system consultant, internal (1st-party) auditor,s and supplier (2nd-party) auditor 

    Applicant

    • Competent in conducting ‘full management system’ audits; and 
    • Experienced in leading teams that carry out external audits.

    		 Within 5 years, you have：
    • Successfully completed the CQI/IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course.
    • Been qualified as a 3rd-party Lead Auditor and conducted the 3rd-party certification audits. 
    		 Within 5 years, you have：
    • Successfully completed the CQI/IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course.
    • Conducted internal (1st-party) and/or supplier (2nd-party) audits for the organization. 
    Work Experience
    1. You must have a minimum of four (4) years’ full-time general work experience; and 
    2. At least two (2) years of scheme-specific work experience.
    		 Please prepare the following documents:  Please prepare the following documents: 
    Learning
    1. You must have successfully completed a CQI/IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor course; or 
    2. A relevant IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor conversion course (if you are an Auditor/Lead Auditor in another scheme).
    		 Please prepare the following documents: 
    • A valid (within 5 years) and successfully completed CQI/IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course Certificate
    		 Please prepare the following documents: 
    • A valid (within 5 years) and successfully completed CQI/IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course Certificate  
    Auditing experience
    1. You must have completed full management system audits covering all elements of the audit cycle, amounting to at least 20 days, including at least 15 days on-site.
    2. In addition, you must also have conducted three (3) full management system audits as leader of an audit team, amounting to at least 15 days, including at least 10 days on-site.
    		 Please prepare the following documents: 
    • IRCA Audit Log

    Hints for preparing the audit record:

    • 3rd-party audit records are preferred.
    • The provided information shall be consented to by the client and company. 
    • The CQI/IRCA reserved the right to verify and validate the provided information, i.e., direct contact with the client. 
    • The audit man/day record is recommended to provide 30% ~ 50% more than required. 

    		 Please prepare the following documents: 
    • IRCA Audit Log 

    Hints for preparing the audit record:

    • The internal (1st-party) audit and supplier (2nd-party) audit records might be accepted by IRCA, and the applicant shall ensure the audits cover all elements of the management system and audit requirements.
    • The audit log shall include internal (1st-party) and supplier (2nd-party) audit experiences.
    • The provided information shall be consented by the client and company. 
    • The CQI/IRCA reserved the right to verify and validate the provided information, i.e., direct contact with the client. 
    • The audit man/day record is recommended to provide 80% ~ 100% more than required. 
    Audits must have been performed:
    1. After successfully completing an IRCA Certified Training Course
    2. Within 5 years from the date of application
    • Please ensure the audits are completed within 5 years after completing the course. 
      • Please ensure the audits are completed within 5 years after completing the course. 
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      		 Recommender information: 

      		  Recommender information: 
      How to maintain the CQI/IRCA registered auditor qualification.
      • Pay CQI/IRCA member annual fee.
      • Submit and fulfill the annual minimum of CPD (continual professional development) requirements.
      • CPD Guidance for members.
      • CPD example.
      • Submit and fulfill the annual minimum audit log requirements.
      • Besides the annual requirements, the CQI/IRCA will renew the qualification every 3 years. The registration will be revoked if you do not fulfill the above conditions. 
      • Please check CQI/IRCA membership for more information.

      • Pay CQI/IRCA member annual fee.
      • Submit and fulfill the annual minimum of CPD (continual professional development) requirements.
      • CPD Guidance for members.
      • CPD example.
      • Submit and fulfill the annual minimum audit log requirements.
      • Besides the annual requirements, the CQI/IRCA will renew the qualification every 3 years. The registration will be revoked if you do not fulfill the above conditions. 
      • Please check CQI/IRCA membership for more information.


      Last modified: Saturday, 24 June 2023, 3:37 PM