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CQI and IRCA Certified QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor

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ISO 9001:2015 QMS RequirementsYou are here

Map Clauses 4-10 to audit evidence, especially context, leadership, risk planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.

14
hours
2

ISO 19011 Audit Method

Study audit principles, audit programme management, audit planning, evidence collection, reporting, auditor competence, and remote audit considerations.

10
hours
3

PR328 Course Work

Complete the CQI and IRCA Certified QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor training activities, scenarios, role plays, and practice questions.

40
hours
4

Scenario and Finding Practice

Practice audit trails, sampling decisions, nonconformity grading, clause linkage, corrective action review, and closing meeting communication.

12
hours
Estimated total study time
76 hours
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Education
No separate public education requirement is stated on the PR328 course page
Additional Requirements
  • The PR328 course is 40 hours indicative
  • The course is for those intending to audit ISO 9001-based management systems as second- or third-party auditors
  • Current online exams are remotely proctored through CQI's SARAS assessment system
  • Learners have 30 days from the last day of the course to take the online exam

CQI IRCA QMS LA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

40-hour course plus 2-4 weeks of targeted review

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CQI SARAS online assessment system

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Retake Policy

One resit is allowed and must be requested by the training provider within 12 months of the first attempt result issue date.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeUsually included or administered through the approved training provider; CQI/IRCA do not publish one universal public fee
Total Estimated CostVaries by provider and delivery mode
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CQI IRCA QMS LA Exam Details

CQI and IRCA Certified QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor

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Passing Score
40
Questions
1
Hours
Varies by CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-hour indicative PR328 course plus self-study
Prerequisites: Designed for learners acquiring competence to audit ISO 9001-based management systems as second- or third-party auditors
Valid for: Course completion is used toward IRCA QMS Scheme auditor certification requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CQI and IRCA content outline

Concepts and Principles of Management Standards and Systems6 of 40 online exam questions

QMS principles, process approach, ISO 9001:2015 structure, risk-based thinking, and management system concepts

Audit Concepts and Auditor Responsibilities6 of 40 online exam questions

ISO 19011 audit principles, objective evidence, ethics, independence, confidentiality, and auditor competence

Planning the Audit6 of 40 online exam questions

Audit programme context, audit objectives, criteria, scope, team selection, sampling, plans, and working documents

Conducting the Audit14 of 40 online exam questions

Opening meetings, interviews, audit trails, evidence collection, sampling, communication, and team leadership

Reporting and Closing Out the Audit8 of 40 online exam questions

Audit findings, nonconformity statements, closing meetings, audit reports, corrective action, and follow-up

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