ISO 29001:2020 Lead Auditor
In today’s competitive and highly regulated oil and gas industry, learners must ensure quality, compliance, and consistency across operations. The LICQual ISO 29001:2020 Lead Auditor course is an internationally recognized program designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to audit Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with the ISO 29001:2020 standard. This specialized course focuses on the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas sectors, addressing industry-specific quality management requirements.
Learners gain a thorough understanding of the ISO 29001:2020 framework, its alignment with ISO 9001, and the principles of effective auditing. Through practical exercises, case studies, and simulated audits, learners develop hands-on expertise in planning, conducting, and reporting audits, managing audit teams, and applying risk-based and process-based auditing techniques.
By completing this course, learners achieve a prestigious LICQual certification, demonstrating competence as ISO 29001:2020 Lead Auditors and enhancing their ability to drive continual improvement and organizational excellence in high-stakes oil and gas environments.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 29001:2020 Lead Auditor
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200407
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO 29001:2020 Lead Auditor applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200407-1 |
Introduction to ISO 29001:2020 and QMS Principles |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200407-2 |
Auditing Principles and Techniques |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200407-3 |
Planning and Preparing for ISO 29001:2020 Audits |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200407-4 |
Conducting ISO 29001:2020 Audits |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200407-5 |
Audit Reporting and Follow-Up |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200407-6 |
Closing Meetings and Audit Conclusions |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to ISO 29001:2020 and QMS Principles
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 29001:2020 standard and its alignment with ISO 9001.
- Explain the structure, scope, and key objectives of a Quality Management System (QMS) within the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
- Identify and interpret the core principles of quality management as applied in ISO 29001:2020.
- Analyze the significance of risk-based thinking and continual improvement in industry-specific QMS applications.
2. Auditing Principles and Techniques
- Explain the fundamental principles of auditing based on ISO 19011 guidelines.
- Apply key auditing techniques such as process-based auditing, sampling methods, and evidence gathering.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior, objectivity, and confidentiality as an auditor.
- Assess auditor competencies and the responsibilities of audit team members during an audit assignment.
3. Planning and Preparing for ISO 29001:2020 Audits
- Develop comprehensive audit plans and checklists based on ISO 29001:2020 requirements.
- Identify audit scope, objectives, and criteria relevant to the QMS being audited.
- Effectively communicate with auditees during the audit preparation stage.
- Organize resources, documentation, and team responsibilities to conduct efficient audits.
4. Conducting ISO 29001:2020 Audits
- Perform systematic on-site audit activities including opening meetings, interviews, and documentation review.
- Gather and evaluate objective evidence to determine conformity or nonconformity with ISO 29001:2020 requirements.
- Manage audit team activities, maintain audit trails, and handle unexpected situations during audits.
- Apply professional judgment to assess compliance with sector-specific QMS requirements.
5. Audit Reporting and Follow-Up
- Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based audit reports in accordance with ISO 19011 and organizational requirements.
- Identify and classify nonconformities and provide actionable recommendations for corrective action.
- Communicate audit findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and verify the implementation of corrective actions to ensure QMS improvements.
6. Closing Meetings and Audit Conclusions
- Conduct structured closing meetings to present audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Facilitate constructive dialogue with auditees to clarify observations and encourage improvement.
- Formulate final audit conclusions based on objective evidence and audit criteria.
- Document and deliver audit results in a professional and persuasive manner aligned with ISO auditing standards.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Professionals working in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors who are responsible for quality management or regulatory compliance.
- Internal auditors seeking to upgrade their skills and become certified lead auditors for ISO 29001:2020.
- Quality assurance and control personnel aiming to deepen their understanding of industry-specific quality management systems.
- Consultants who advise organizations on implementing and auditing ISO-based management systems.
- HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) professionals looking to expand their auditing capabilities within integrated management systems.
- Engineers and technical managers involved in operations, manufacturing, or process management who need to understand quality auditing requirements.
- Individuals with prior knowledge of ISO 9001 or QMS who wish to specialize in ISO 29001 for the oil and gas sector.
- Anyone pursuing a globally recognized auditing qualification to enhance career opportunities in high-risk, quality-driven industries.
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 learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners 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 learner 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.
