Cognicert ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course

Training Overview:

The "ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course" integrates the principles of ISO 14298:2021, the International Standard for Security Printing Management, with the methodologies outlined in ISO 19011:2018, the Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. The course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to lead security printing audits effectively, ensuring compliance with ISO 14298:2021, and applies the principles of ISO 17011:2017 for conformity assessment bodies. It covers audit planning, execution, and reporting while emphasizing risk management and continual improvement.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for professionals involved in security printing processes, auditing, and conformity assessment, including:

Security Printing Managers
Quality Assurance Professionals
Printing Process Engineers
Internal Auditors
Compliance Officers
Security Managers
Risk Management Professionals
Individuals involved in the Production and Control of Security Documents

Reference Standards:

The primary focus will be on ISO 14298:2021 for Security Printing Management. Reference standards include:

ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
ISO 17011:2017 - Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems

Objectives:

By the end of the ISO 14298:2021 Lead Auditor Course, participants will:

Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14298:2021.
Apply ISO 19011:2018 principles for auditing management systems.
Integrate ISO 17011:2017 requirements for conformity assessment bodies.
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on security printing audits effectively.
Utilize risk management principles in the context of security printing processes.
Demonstrate proficiency in communicating audit findings and recommendations.
Contribute to continual improvement within security printing management systems.

Learning Outcome:

Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills and confidence to lead security printing audits in accordance with ISO 14298:2021. They will understand how to apply ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles to ensure effective auditing, conformity assessment, and continual improvement within the security printing industry.

Course Content:

Introduction to ISO 14298:2021 and Security Printing Management

Overview of Security Printing Management
Key Principles and Requirements of ISO 14298:2021

ISO 19011:2018 Principles for Auditing Management Systems

Audit Planning and Preparation
Audit Execution Techniques
Roles and Responsibilities of a Lead Auditor

ISO 17011:2017 Application for Conformity Assessment Bodies

Requirements for Audit and Certification Bodies
Competence and Impartiality in Auditing

Audit Criteria, Scope, and Objectives

Establishing Audit Criteria and Scope
Setting Audit Objectives

Risk-Based Auditing in Security Printing

Identifying and Assessing Risks in Security Printing
Incorporating Risk Management into Audit Planning

Conducting Security Printing Audits

Interviewing Techniques
Document Review and Analysis
Observation and Sampling

Reporting and Communicating Audit Findings

Conducting Opening and Closing Meetings
Reporting Audit Findings Effectively
Communication Skills for Auditors

Follow-Up, Corrective Action, and Continual Improvement

Monitoring Corrective Action Implementation
Reviewing Lessons Learned for Continual Improvement

Practical Exercises and Case Studies

Applying ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17011:2017 principles in simulated audit scenarios
Analyzing real-life security printing audit cases

Q&A Sessions and Interactive Discussions

Addressing Participant Questions and Facilitating Discussions

ISO 14298:2021 Security Printing Management System Lead Auditor Course