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Requirements for QMS auditor transition to ISO 9001:2008

This revision to ISO 9001:2008 is important and we will require you (IRCA certificated QMS auditors) to demonstrate that you have updated yourselves with the changes in the revision and that you understand the implications of these changes in the context of your QMS auditing activities.

What is the transition requirement for IRCA certificated QMS auditors?

All IRCA certificated QMS auditors will need to complete a minimum of 2 hours professional development  focused on the changes in ISO 9001:2008 before completing any acceptable audits to the revised version ISO 9001:2008. This development and your completed audits will be reviewed during your normal tri-annual renewal of certification. You must include details of your relevant development in the CPD log that you submit as part of this process, and note which version of the standard each audit was conducted against in your audit log.

 How should I submit audit and CPD evidence to IRCA?

  • You must include details of your relevant professional development on the CPD log sheet (IRCA/173) that you submit as part of this process and a copy of the course certificate (if applicable).
  • You must record which version of the standard each audit was conducted against on your audit log sheet (IRCA/106).

From what date can I submit audit and CPD evidence?

We will accept transition CPD and audits to the new standard that were carried out on or after November 2008, once the standard has been published.

What kind of CPD will IRCA accept?

  • On the job training
  • In-house training and seminars with your company
  • Attendance at relevant conferences, seminars and workshops
  • Reading (this briefing note and other relevant articles)
  • A specific QMS auditor transition course

 Download the  ISO 9001:2008 QMS transition auditor CPD syllabus (OEA’s & Training Organization’s)

Download the ISO 9001:2000 briefing note on transition requirements for IRCA QMS auditors

Download a list of ISO 9001:2008 update events run by IRCA certified training organizations