USDA

USDA Process Verify Program - Internal Auditing

Description

This three-day course provides internal auditor candidates with an understanding of the auditing process. Participants learn interviewing techniques, how to plan and execute an audit, properly write reports and to follow up on findings. The course is based on the USDA Process Verify Program and ISO 9001:2000, and structured to include lecture, workshops, role-playing, an on-site audit and a graded quiz.

Course Highlights

· History - USDA Process Verify Program
· Defining a quality system
· Similarities - USDA Process Verify Program & ISO 9001:2000
· Documentation links
· Principles and practices of auditing
- Planning and execution of an audit
- Interview techniques
- Effective report writing
- Follow up on findings
- Conducting an on-site process audit

Audience

Personnel in the agricultural product and food manufacturing industries designated to manage and participate as internal auditors, and who seek to achieve a higher level of recognition for their industry.

Goals

Provide participants with knowledge, techniques and the skill level to effectively conduct process-based internal audits in an agricultural and food process environment.