ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for auditing management systems
7 Competence and evaluation of auditors
7.6 Maintaining and improving auditor competence
Auditors and audit team leaders should continually improve their competence. Auditors should maintain their auditing competence through regular participation in management system audits and continual professional development. This may be achieved through means such as additional work experience, training, private study, coaching, attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences or other relevant activities.
The individual(s) managing the audit programme should establish suitable mechanisms for the continual evaluation of the performance of the auditors and audit team leaders.
The continual professional development activities should take into account the following:
a) changes in the needs of the individual and the organization responsible for the conduct of the audit;
b) developments in the practice of auditing including the use of technology;
c) relevant standards including guidance/supporting documents and other requirements;
d) changes in sector or disciplines.
.
Copyright © 2021 OSH ISIS