ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Certified Lead Auditor
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HiQual UK delivers the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Certified Lead Auditor program, designed for professionals responsible for auditing inspection bodies and conformity assessment organizations. It emphasizes ISO/IEC 17020 requirements, impartiality, competence, audit planning, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare organizations for accreditation, and ensure compliance with international inspection standards.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Certified Lead Auditor |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and Inspection Bodies Scope, principles, and role of inspection bodies in conformity assessment.
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ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Requirements Structural, resource, process, and management system requirements.
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Impartiality and Confidentiality in Inspection Ensuring independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in audits.
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Competence of Inspection Personnel Qualification, training, and competence evaluation of inspectors.
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Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.
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Conducting On‑Site Audits of Inspection Bodies Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.
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Continual Improvement in Inspection Bodies Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for accreditation, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing ISO/IEC 17020:2012 inspection bodies
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Enhances compliance with ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO 19011 auditing standards
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, impartiality, and competence evaluation
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Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in inspection auditing, accreditation consultancy, and compliance leadership
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Auditors and compliance professionals
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Managers of inspection bodies and conformity assessment organizations
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Consultants specializing in accreditation and inspection systems
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Individuals progressing from ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Internal Auditor (INIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)
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Certification: ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Certified Lead Auditor (INLA)
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