Overview
This 2 day course is aimed at Quality Assurance auditors and production management for Level 2 internal audits and supplier auditing.

To be a business benefit rather than a drain on resources, your auditing programmes must be integral to continuous improvement. The key to effective internal auditing and auditing of suppliers is the training of both auditors and auditees in the purpose and relevant techniques of the audit and how these techniques can be channeled to achieve business and compliance improvements.

Participants will learn about the key techniques and thought processes which may be used by auditors to maximize the benefits of each type of audit. These include planning and preparation, the audit team, structuring the audit, close out, CAPAs and follow up.

Who should attend?

• QA auditors and trainees
• Production managers who receive internal QA and corporate GMP audits
• Engineering managers who receive internal QA and corporate GMP audits
• Production supervisors who lead Self Inspection audits
• Auditors of suppliers and contractors

Course Speaker

Dr David Inglis

Course Programme

Day 1

Part 1: Auditing Basics

• Reasons for audits and audit models (overview)
• The Purpose of Audits
• Role Characteristics of the Auditor
• Audit Types
• Audit Classification
• Audit Methods
• General Themes for All Audits

Part 2: Auditing Tools and Techniques

• Basic tools
• Audit Techniques
• Audit Planning

DAY 2

Part 3: The audit process

• Audit scheduling
• Conducting the audit
• Managing the Audit Team
• The Exit Meeting
• Audit Reporting

Audit Closeout

Part 4: Improving the audit system

• Adding Value from the Audit programme

Part 5: Added Value from Self Inspections (Level2 – QA Led)

• A practical Level 2 inspection programme (based on Auditor Training)
• Purpose of the self inspection programme
• Establishing the programme
• Setting up and training the inspection team
• Conducting the inspection and reporting