ISO 9001:2015 Foundation (QMS) – CQI & IRCA Certified

The aim of this one-day course is to provide delegates with the skills and prior knowledge needed to complete the CQI IRCA Internal QMS Auditor training course and CQI IRCA QMS Lead Auditor/Auditor training course. It is also useful for an introduction for anyone involved in the development, implementation and management of an ISO 9001:2015 management system.

The universal Quality Management standard, ISO 9001 has been implemented by over 1.13 million organisations in 175 countries. ISO 9001:2015 provides industry with a useful model for business process improvement. The ISO 9000 family addresses "Quality management". “Quality Management” means what the organisation does to fulfil:
  • The customer's quality requirements, and
  • Applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to
  • Enhance customer satisfaction, and
  • Achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives.
More and more companies in both the public and private sectors are applying for certification to ISO 9001. It is rapidly becoming the minimum expectation for Quality Systems throughout all business sectors. The aim of the Quality Management Systems Foundation training course is to provide people with an understanding of the importance of ISO 9001 as a tool for business improvement and will emphasise the benefits and flexibility of this standard for all types of organisations.

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    13 May 2024
    09 Sep 2024
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Course Code
Q004

What's covered?

The programme covers the following topics:

  • How to define “quality”
  • The purpose and benefits of quality system standards, Annex SL & risk-based thinking.
  • The 7 Quality Principles, Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) and Continual Improvement cycles
  • The relationship between ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004
  • The requirements of ISO 9001:2015
  • Overview of Annex SL and the relationship between the clauses of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001

If you have access to a copy of ISO 9001, please bring a copy of the standard with you. If you don’t have access, a copy will be provided for you and will be collected at the end of the course.

Who should participate?

  • Those considering implementing ISO 9001 in their company or tasked with understanding what ISO 9001 implementation entails.
  • Those who need to understand the business benefits of ISO 9001.
  • Those who need to understand the process approach to management systems.
  • Those considering attending any CQI IRCA certified QMS Auditor Course.

For applicants whose first language is not English, SQT recommends a minimum English language competency of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for successful completion of this programme. It is important to note that learners are not expected to have an IELTS or equivalent examination complete. Potential delegates are expected to self-assess their English language competency against the IELTS Band scores which can be found in this document.

What will I learn?

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme:

  • Define “quality”.
  • Explain the purpose and intent of the ISO 9000 series of standards
  • Describe the ISO 9001:2015 requirements and the concepts of quality management and the relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
  • Understand commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9000:2015
  • Explain the relationships between the clauses of ISO 9001:2015
  • Have a knowledge of management systems through the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
  • Describe the potential business benefits of the process approach used in quality management and having a formal Process Based Quality Management System
  • Understand how ISO 9001 provides the ideal basis for an Integrated Management System
  • Understand the context of their organisation with respect to quality management.
  • Determine quality risks and opportunities relevant to their organisation.

Who are the tutors?

Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth has extensive industry experience planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining management systems. These systems include Quality, Food Safety, Energy, Environmental and Health and Safety. Elizabeth holds a BSc Degree in Industrial Biology, Diploma in Food Technology and is a competent Integrated Management System Auditor.

Elizabeth has considerable experience in the implementation of & transition to ISO 9001:2015. Auditing experience includes carrying out internal audits and supporting third party audits (Customer/Regulatory & Certification) of clients Quality Management System. Elizabeth also delivers training programmes in ISO 9001:2015 implementation and internal auditing and lead auditor training programmes.


Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and is a member of IOSH. He has over thirty years experience, initially as Laboratory Manager in an Analytical Laboratory, a number of years experience as an EHS Manager in the Food Industry and subsequently in technical consultancy.

He has successfully implemented OHSAS 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in a large number of industries. He has extensive experience of quality management and environmental and health and safety management systems, energy management, waste management as well as environmental and health and safety legislation. He is a qualified Auditor of ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Finbarr has also extensive experience of energy management systems such as ISO 50001. He has carried out a number of projects on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
He regularly carries out audits and risk assessments for client companies. He has also qualified as a dangerous goods safety adviser.

Finbarr has assisted a number of companies in making successful applications to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for an IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control) licence and has also carried out Environmental Impact Assessments for a number of companies.

Finbarr also holds an NUI Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. He is the lead tutor for the Nebosh International Certificate and Diploma courses.


Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmental, health and safety, asset, energy and information security management systems and advising companies on how to integrate them, Gerry adopts a very practical approach to designing, implementing and maintaining management systems and brings this expertise to any training course, which he delivers.

Gerry has carried out first-, second- and third-party audits in a number of jurisdictions and across a range of organisations involved in manufacturing and service industries in both the public and private sector. He has also assisted many companies to demonstrate compliance with their statutory and regulatory requirements.

He has consulted with companies on developing appropriate sustainability, decarbonisation and energy transition strategies and on enhancing their circular value chains.

He has a degree in engineering and an MBA from the University of Limerick and is a chartered engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He is also a Fellow and chartered environmentalist through IEMA and holds a Certificate in Circular Economy & Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge

Gerry is CEO of Antaris, which he founded in 1994. Antaris is at the forefront of climate action in Ireland and is a signatory to the science-based target initiative (SBTi), which commits us to reducing our absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions. Antaris is also a member of 1% for the Planet, committing us to donating 1% of our annual gross revenue (sales, not profit) to grassroots environmental organisations dedicated to protecting our planet.


Liam Regan

Having worked with Antaris for more than eight years, Liam has extensive experience working with management system standards (implementing, auditing against and providing training) in both public and private sectors within Ireland and internationally.  He has developed and delivers a range of quality and energy-related training courses for Antaris, in conjunction with SQT.

He is a qualified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Auditor and has led many companies to successful ISO certification, through both standalone management systems and integrated management systems.  Since joining Antaris in 2013, Liam has also worked with numerous clients, helping them to identify and meet their relevant legal obligations.

Liam is proficient at assisting organisations to map their processes “as-is” to identify areas for process improvement.  He is adept at carrying out audits using the process approach.  He is currently undertaking an MSc. in Lean Systems and Six Sigma to further his knowledge of quality management.

Liam has worked on behalf of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland for more than 5 years as a LIEN Relationship Manager (private sector) and Partnership Support Manager (public sector).  In this role, he has assisted both small and large organisations through the provision of supports to meet their energy objectives and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory obligations.


Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 14 years, he has specialized in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter Has worked with over 300 organizations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment.

Currently, he has been coordinating a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. His work encompassed beneficiation, ammonia, 3 sulfuric acid, 3 phosphoric acid and 4 diammonium phosphate plants. He has also completed a number of HAZOP studies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.


How will I be assessed?

A variety of exercises will be carried out throughout the course which utilises case studies and sample documentation. Delegates are assessed throughout the course by continual assessment. Continual assessment is based upon the student’s participation and performance during the exercises and question & answer sessions. It is essential that delegates take an active part in all course activities during the course in order that the tutor can make a full assessment of the student’s performance. Please note it is essential for delegates to be in attendance for the full course. 

How do we train and support you?

In-House Courses

For In-House courses, the tutor will contact you in advance to discuss the course programme in more detail in order to tailor it specifically for your organisation.

Course Manual

Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual.

Programme accreditation

This course has been certified by CQI IRCA, course certificate number 18062. The International Register of Certificated Auditors (CQI IRCA) is the world's original and largest international certification body for auditors of management systems.

Peter Fleming

Duration: 1 day
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ISO 9001:2015 Foundation (QMS) – CQI & IRCA Certified

Duration: 1 day
Virtual Training: £345
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  • 13 May 2024
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