COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the professional development of internal auditors capable of diagnosing the technical and administrative health of a chemical laboratory. A Quality Assurance (QA) audit in a chemical setting is far more than a checklist; it is a forensic investigation into the "Technical Competence" of the analytical process. This program provides the specialized auditing skills needed to verify that chemical results are accurate, traceable, and generated under a state of total control.

The scope of the training focuses on the specific requirements of auditing a "Chemical" workflow, including the management of reagents, the validation of methods, and the integrity of instrumental data. It addresses the transition from "Management System" auditing to "Technical Performance" auditing, where the auditor witnesses bench-level operations and reviews raw spectral data. Participants will explore the principles of ISO 19011 (Auditing Management Systems) as applied specifically to the high-risk environment of an analytical laboratory.

The coverage includes a comprehensive investigation into the auditing of "Traceability Chains," the review of "Uncertainty Budgets," and the assessment of "Analyst Competency." The course emphasizes the art of professional communication, the formulation of "Value-Added" findings, and the verification of effective "Root Cause Analysis." By mastering these auditing protocols, participants will be able to protect the laboratory from technical risk, ensure compliance with international standards, and drive a culture of continuous chemical excellence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles of Internal Auditing (ISO 19011).
• Plan a "Technical Audit" for a specific chemical test method.
• Distinguish between "Compliance" and "Competence" findings.
• Audit the "Metrological Traceability" of chemical standards.
• Evaluate the technical rigor of "Method Validation" reports.
• Witness the execution of a test and identify "Bench-Level" errors.
• Audit the "Data Integrity" of computerized instrumental systems.
• Formulate clear and defensible "Non-Conformity" reports (NCRs).
• Assess the laboratory’s response to "Proficiency Testing" results.
• Review the effectiveness of "Root Cause Analysis" for findings.
• Lead "Opening and Closing Meetings" with technical authority.
• Manage an "Annual Audit Program" for a multi-site facility.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Quality Assurance Officers, Laboratory Managers, Senior Chemists, and aspiring Internal Auditors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.