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Diploma of Quality Auditing

TAFE course

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Overview

This course is ideal for people who wish to become peer auditors or to participate in external independent quality auditing. Students will build a sound theoretical knowledge base and develop a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. This course will help students to manage broad compliance requirements across numerous programs. It has a strong focus on occupational health and safety (OHS) and is available as a dual diploma with the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.
Duration6-12 months
Study modeBlock Release
Course codeIIBSB51607
National codeBSB51607
Fees
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in roles such as quality assurance manager, quality facilitator, quality and improvement consultant or service quality system support analyst.

Course in detail

On this page: course description, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This course is ideal for people who wish to become peer auditors or to participate in external independent quality auditing. Students will build a sound theoretical knowledge base and develop a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. This course will help students to manage broad compliance requirements across numerous programs. It has a strong focus on occupational health and safety (OHS) and is available as a dual diploma with the Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety.

Course structure

To gain the Diploma of Quality Auditing, participants will need to successfully complete eight units listed below. Participants are required to undertake a range of assessment tasks through blended delivery to complete this qualification.
This course includes a five-day Certified Lead Auditor Program (compulsory attendance).
 
The remainder of the course is available through flexible delivery, with the option of attending an additional four days on campus to complete the assessment tasks.
This qualification can be completed in six to 12 months.

Units of study

Certified lead auditor
BSBAUD402B  Participate in a quality audit
BSBAUD501B  Initiate a quality audit
BSBAUD503B  Lead a quality audit
BSBAUD504B  Report on a quality audit
Risk management
BSBOHS504B  Apply principles of OHS risk management
BSBOHS505B  Manage hazards in the work environment
BSBOHS508B  Participate in the investigation of incidents
BSBRSK501A  Manage risk

Graduate outcomes

On this page: aims and objectives and career opportunities.

Aims and objectives

The Diploma of Quality Auditing is a nationally recognised qualification essential for lead auditors. This qualification gives participants the following skills and knowledge:
  • To initiate, organise and conduct an audit with an auditee
  • Prepare for leading an audit by reviewing and developing specific components of the audit plan
  • Discussing the process with the relevant stakeholders
  • Delegating components of the work to team members
  • Leading the audit team in undertaking an audit
  • Provide feedback to the audit team members on their performance
  • Report on the outcomes of the quality audit and take appropriate follow up action
This qualification also ensures that participants are competent to manage risks within the management system and draws together the skills, knowledge and practice of individuals requiring the recognition in their role as auditors.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in roles such as quality assurance manager, quality facilitator, quality and improvement consultant or service quality system support analyst.

On this page: entry requirements, pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Participants will need to be employed or have access to an organisation to conduct workplace-based projects. It is assumed that participants will have sufficient standards of both written and oral English skills to deliver reports. Participants will need a thorough understanding of OHS Risk Management and the Australian Standard for OHS Management Systems - AS/NZS 4801.

Participants with limited work experience in OHS will have the opportunity to attend four days of face-to-face intensives to develop the fundamental skills and knowledge. Attendance is compulsory and the training will accommodate those who require assistance in completing their assessments.
 
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
  • Those who have achieved Certificate IV in Business or other relevant qualification/s; or
  • Those who can provide evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the Certificate IV in Business or other relevant qualification/s; or
  • Those with extensive vocational experience in auditing and without formal auditing qualifications

Pathways

Courses at Swinburne can provide an alternative entry option, or pathway, into further TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate courses if you don’t meet the entry requirements. For example, successful completion of a Swinburne diploma or advanced diploma provides credits that can advance you to later stages of an undergraduate degree. Certificate level studies can also pathway through to higher level TAFE studies. Whatever your situation, pathways ensure you gain the maximum benefit for previous study – whether at Swinburne or another institution. For more information, please visit the Pathways website.

Credit transfer

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of a course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer website.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. To learn more about RPL and how to apply, please visit the RPL website.

Apply

On this page: how to apply, course fees, scholarships and find out more.

How to apply

Please visit the Centre for OH&S Training website.

Course fees

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Scholarships

For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit the Scholarships website.

Find out more

Submit an Online Enquiry 
Tel: 1300 275 794
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au