SIC-N-10 SIC Auditor

This online course is designed to develop and enhance knowledge of auditor requirements within the System of International Certification (SIC). The course provides a clear understanding of the professional, ethical, and competency requirements that auditors must comply with when conducting audits within the SIC system.

The training program consists of a single module that comprehensively covers auditor requirements, including the auditor’s role and responsibilities, principles of impartiality, objectivity, and professional conduct, as well as practical aspects of applying these requirements during audit activities.

The course includes narrated learning materials, ensuring structured and accessible delivery of the content. To support better understanding and knowledge retention, real-life case studies are provided, illustrating typical situations from auditing practice within the SIC system and demonstrating how theoretical requirements are applied in practice.

This course is an important and essential component of preparation for auditors who conduct or plan to conduct audits within the SIC system, contributing to a consistent approach, quality, and confidence in audit outcomes.

Course program

Duration

32 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian

Format

100% online

Goals

  • Understand the key requirements for auditors operating within the System of International Certification (SIC)
  • Define the role, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of an SIC auditor
  • Apply principles of impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional conduct during audit activities
  • Recognize competency requirements and maintain auditor competence in accordance with SIC rules and procedures
  • Interpret and apply auditor requirements in practical auditing situations using real-life case examples
  • Ensure consistent and compliant audit practices within the SIC system
  • Contribute to the credibility, quality, and reliability of audits conducted under the SIC framework

Target audience

  • Auditors who conduct or plan to conduct audits within the System of International Certification (SIC)
  • SIC auditor candidates undergoing initial training or qualification procedures
  • External management system auditors involved in audit activities within the SIC framework
  • Lead auditors and technical experts participating in audits conducted under SIC procedures
  • Specialists of conformity assessment bodies, certification bodies, and SIC partner organizations

Individuals responsible for ensuring quality, impartiality, and compliance of auditing activities within the SIC system
The course is aimed at professionals who have basic knowledge of management system standards and perform independent, impartial assessments of organizations.

Document upon completion:

The SIC auditor certificate is entered in to the SIC registry

Thematic plan

The program includes one module: “Audit in the SIC System”
The program is designed for 32 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests

PROGRAM

Course program: SIC System Auditor
Module I Hours
1 SIC – international association of certification bodies 1
2 Audit: objectives and criteria 2
3 Audit classification and related standards 2
4 Terms and definitions 1
5 Audit principles and their practical implementation 4
6 Certification procedure, requirements for auditors 4
7 Pre-certification activities and sampling 4
8 Audit planning 2
9 Initial certification: Stages I and II of the audit 2
10 Conducting an audit 2
11 Certification decisions 2
12 Support: surveillance and special audits, recertification 1
13 Suspension, cancellation, reduction of the scope of certification 1
14 Appeals and claims 1
Testing 1
Case review 2
Hours in total 32