Quality Management Lead Auditor
In today’s competitive, project-driven business environment, learners with expertise in project-focused quality management are highly valuable. The LICQual ISO 10006:2017 Quality Management Lead Auditor course is a globally recognized program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to lead, conduct, and report audits of quality management systems within project environments.
Based on ISO 10006:2017 guidelines, learners explore how to integrate quality principles throughout the entire project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution and closure. The course emphasizes the application of ISO 10006:2017 in alignment with ISO 9001, enabling learners to audit project-specific quality management systems with confidence.
Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and real-world auditing techniques, learners gain expertise in audit planning, risk assessment, evidence collection, compliance verification, and reporting. Emphasis is placed on project-focused contexts, lifecycle quality planning, and risk-based thinking, ensuring learners can assess quality at every stage of a project.
Learners also develop essential leadership skills for managing audit teams, communicating findings, and driving continuous improvement. Real-world case studies and audit simulations reinforce practical application, enabling learners to identify nonconformities, propose corrective actions, and support strategic decision-making.
By completing the LICQual ISO 10006:2017 Quality Management Lead Auditor course, learners are fully prepared to lead project audits, ensure regulatory and stakeholder compliance, and contribute to organizational success through effective project quality management.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 10006:2017 Quality Management Lead Auditor
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200409
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO 10006:2017 Quality Management Lead Auditor applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200409-1 |
Introduction to ISO 10006:2017 |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200409-2 |
Quality Management in Projects |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200409-3 |
Auditing Project Quality Management Systems |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200409-4 |
Risk-Based Thinking in Project Quality |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200409-5 |
Implementation of ISO 10006:2017 |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200409-6 |
Reporting and Documentation |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, applicants will be able to:
1. Introduction to ISO 10006:2017
- Understand the purpose, structure, and scope of ISO 10006:2017.
- Explain how ISO 10006:2017 complements ISO 9001 and applies to quality in project environments.
- Recognize the importance of quality management within project-based organizations.
2. Quality Management in Projects
- Identify and apply quality management principles within the context of project management.
- Understand how quality requirements impact project planning, execution, and outcomes.
- Evaluate the role of quality objectives, responsibilities, and resources in achieving project success.
3. Auditing Project Quality Management Systems
- Develop the skills to plan, execute, and manage audits of project-related quality management systems.
- Apply internationally recognized auditing techniques to assess compliance with ISO 10006:2017.
- Identify nonconformities and recommend improvements based on audit findings.
4. Risk-Based Thinking in Project Quality
- Understand and apply the concept of risk-based thinking in auditing project quality management systems.
- Evaluate how risk and opportunity are identified, managed, and controlled in project environments.
- Audit the integration of risk considerations into quality planning and execution phases.
5. Implementation of ISO 10006:2017
- Understand key steps and strategies for implementing ISO 10006:2017 in a project-focused organization.
- Assess implementation effectiveness and identify areas for quality improvement in project processes.
- Support organizations in aligning project quality management systems with international best practices.
6. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports that meet ISO 10006:2017 requirements and international audit standards.
- Document audit evidence, findings, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
- Communicate audit outcomes effectively to stakeholders, promoting transparency and action.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Project managers aiming to enhance their knowledge of quality management in project environments
- Quality professionals responsible for auditing project-based quality management systems
- Internal auditors seeking to specialize in ISO 10006:2017 and project quality auditing
- Consultants providing guidance on project quality assurance and ISO standards compliance
- Engineers and technical leads involved in project planning, execution, and quality control
- Professionals with experience in ISO 9001 looking to expand their expertise into project-specific standards
- Team leaders and coordinators who manage or oversee quality deliverables in complex projects
- Individuals pursuing internationally recognized certification to advance their career in quality and project management
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that applicants meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, applicants must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the applicants has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.