Microcredential – Lead Quality Audits
Master quality audit management with our short course designed to enhance your leadership skills at every stage of the audit process. From leading entry and exit meetings to identifying and gathering critical evidence, you’ll learn to supervise and optimise your audit team’s performance. Gain practical expertise in preparing audit plans, managing resources, and ensuring continuous improvement while effectively communicating with stakeholders and driving audit success.
Course Structure
Unit - Lead Quality Audits
1. Lead entry meeting | 1.1 Confirm agenda is prepared for entry meeting
1.2 Review and confirm proposed audit plan with relevant stakeholders in entry meeting 1.3 Make changes to audit plan, as required |
2. Identify and gather evidence | 2.1 Identify sources of information according to audit plan
2.2 Interview relevant stakeholders 2.3 Gather information and documentation |
3. Manage audit team resources | 3.1 Supervise activities of audit team members
3.2 Re-assign team members, as required 3.3 Instigate contingency actions, as required |
4. Lead exit meeting | 4.1 Review, assess, and reach agreement on audit team findings according to audit plan
4.2 Prepare for exit meeting 4.3 Examine results and findings against audit objectives and present to relevant stakeholders 4.4 Confirm reporting arrangements for the quality audit with the auditee 4.5 Explain context and consequences of audit and discuss follow-up 4.6 Review and submit final audit report according to audit plan |
5. Lead team members in performance improvement | 5.1 Provide feedback on performance to audit team
5.2 Encourage and support audit team to review their own work 5.3 Provide and document advice for individual improvement |
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
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Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
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Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the business sector.