Quality Management Lead Auditor
In today’s competitive, project-driven business environment, learners who can ensure quality within project management processes gain a strategic advantage. The LICQual ISO 10006:2017 Quality Management Lead Auditor course is an internationally recognized program designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to audit quality management systems specific to projects. Based on ISO 10006:2017 guidelines, learners gain practical expertise in planning, conducting, and reporting audits that assess the application of quality management principles across a project’s lifecycle.
Learners explore how quality is embedded from project initiation and planning through execution and closure, aligning ISO 10006 with ISO 9001 standards. Through real-world case studies, simulations, and interactive exercises, learners develop competence in audit planning, risk assessment, compliance verification, evidence collection, and report writing.
By completing this course, learners earn the LICQual certification, demonstrating their ability to lead project-focused audits confidently and contribute to continual improvement, stakeholder satisfaction, and organizational excellence in diverse industries.
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, learners 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 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.
