Qualifications

• IRCA certified foundation course + Internal Auditor training, OR
• IRCA certified Auditor/Lead Auditor course, OR
• IRCA certified auditor conversion course

Experience

Limited or no experience in auditing required.

Suitability

Ideal entry point for new auditors or professionals wanting to develop auditing skills.

Qualifications

• IRCA Foundation + Internal Auditor Training, OR
• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor Training course

Experience

• 5 internal audits minimum
• 3+ hours each
• All audit cycle elements
• Outside your work areas
• Within 5 years

Suitability

Perfect for professionals conducting internal audits for their employer. Next step after Associate Auditor.

Qualifications

• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor course, OR
• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor conversion course

Experience

• 4 management system audits
• All audit cycle elements
• 20 days total
• 15 days on-site minimum

Suitability

For auditors conducting both internal and external audits, but not yet leading teams.

Qualifications

• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor course, OR
• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor conversion course

Experience

• Auditor requirements PLUS:
• 3 audits as team leader
• 15 days total as leader
• 10 days on-site as leader
• Total: 7 audits, 35 days

Suitability

For leading audit teams, certification audits, and third-party auditing for certification bodies.

Qualifications

• IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor course + 3 years full-time with certification body, OR
• 5+ years as IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor

Current Role

• Manager of audit programmes
• Developing/training auditors
• Audit method development
• Management systems consultancy

Suitability

For experienced professionals who no longer routinely conduct audits but maintain extensive auditing expertise.