Internal Auditors course

International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) has been in effect for ships over 500GT since 1st July 2002. This legislation has had far reaching affects and implementing a Safety Management System can be an involved activity.

Internal Auditing is a requirement of the ISM Code and it is the way a Company checks its own management system with its own people.

This course trains your personnel in Internal Auditing of both Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems (if required)

AIM

The Aim of this course is to provide a straightforward and uncomplicated approach to Internal Audits that allows ship or office personnel to carry out the duties prescribed by IMO.

OBJECTIVES

On the completion of the Internal Auditors Course, participants will be able to:

explain the purpose of a Management System - Safety and/or Quality
define terms used in auditing
identify the sections of ISM Code/ISO 9000 (where necessary)
explain the purpose and benefits of internal audits
identify the five phases of a structured quality system internal audit
identify the important factors when preparing an audit schedule
prepare an internal audit checklist
conduct audit interviews and examine documents to obtain objective evidence
prepare a statement of non-compliance/observation and finding/comment
prepare and present verbal and written audit report
carry out follow-up audits.

v.2 2005