The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is pleased to announce they will be offering two internal quality auditing training courses this June. ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 will be held on Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and June 2, 2015 at The Essex in Essex Junction.
ISO 9001:2008 is designed to instruct participants on how to become internal quality auditors. They will learn basic auditing concepts, the key characteristics of a successful auditor, audit planning, audit scheduling, audit checklist and report, and how to document non-conformances. This course also covers how a well-planned internal auditing program can result in continuous improvement. Highlights of the session will include: ISO 9001 Requirements and Intent, Purpose and Scope of an Internal Quality Audit, Basic Auditing Concepts and the Auditing "Process", Identify Organization's Product Realization Processes, Management Controls, Key Characteristics of an Auditor, Audit Checklists and much more.
ISO 13485:2003 provides quality management system requirements for medical devices/components design and manufacture, both domestic and international. This course is designed to instruct participants in the requirements of the 13485 specification and how to become internal quality auditors. They will learn basic auditing concepts, the key characteristics of a successful auditor, audit planning, audit scheduling, audit checklist and report and how to document non-conformances. This course also covers how a well planned internal auditing program can result in continual improvement. Highlights of the session include ISO 13485 Requirements and Intent, Purpose and Scope of an Internal Quality Audit, Basic Auditing Concepts and the Auditing "Process", Identify Organization’s Product Realization Processes, Management Controls, Key Characteristics of an Auditor, Audit Checklists and much more.
Both sessions are designed for Internal Quality Auditors, Functional Managers, Quality Assurance Personnel and Supervisors. The total fee for each of the trainings is $895 per person, which covers registration, materials, and breakfast and lunch each day.
Pillar Management Associates (PMA) and ExoLytic, Inc. will be providing the internal auditor training to both ISO standards. Pillar Management Associates (PMA) is an international consulting and training organization specializing in management system solutions and business process improvement that promotes the performance and competitiveness of client organizations. ExoLytic, Inc. is an international management consulting firm specializing in management systems, and they provide quality and management consulting services to companies of all sizes in all industries.
Visit www.vmec.org to register for these opportunities or phone VMEC at (802) 728-1432 for further information.
About VMEC: Since 1995, VMEC has operated as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, "To help improve and grow manufacturing in Vermont and strengthen the global competitiveness of the state's manufacturers." A local resource and trusted adviser to enterprises of all sizes, The VMEC Team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. Through the VMEC PSG business unit established in 2006, on a selected basis VMEC also brings its process, strategy and innovation expertise to non-manufacturing business, non-profit, healthcare and government sectors in Vermont. VMEC provides proven Systems and Solutions focused on Strategies, Processes, Products, Technologies and People.
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