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 channelled 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

PROGRAMME:
Day 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

Auditing Tools and Techniques
Basic tools
Audit Techniques
Audit Planning

DAY 2
* The audit process
* Audit scheduling
* Conducting the audit
* Managing the Audit Team
* The Exit Meeting
* Audit Reporting
* Audit Closeout

Improving the audit system
* Adding Value from the Audit programme

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