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Expert: Leo Lingham Date: 6/12/2008 Subject: career option for prod or ISO syst. auditer
Question QUESTION: hi Leo,
I am a completed diploma in mech. field.
I have an exp of around 5 yrs in forging ind. in core production, in a huge org. I was involved in ISO tranings & implementation also, time bieng with interest in ISO field I completed a LEAD AUDITOR course of ICS certification.
My query is should I switch to ISO 9001-2000 field as an auditer with same course what scope or pos are avail in company's relatively for which I could look forward for.What is the scope for this course in concern field.
Are their any adv. coureses in this field which I should do at intial stage or wht I have done is sufficient at initial level.
ANSWER: ATUL,
BASED ON YOUR BRIEF,
-you have a diploma in mech. engg.
-5 years experience in forging industry.
-LEAD AUDITOR [ ICS certification ]
THIS IS A GOOD FOUNDATION.
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ISO 9001-2000
THIS IS WIDELY USED IN THE INDUSTRIES.
AS INDIAN INDUSTRIES ARE BEING GLOBALIZED,
THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NEVER ENDING.
ALL GLOBAL BUSINESS DEMAND ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ISO 9001-2000
WHICH WOULD GIVE YOU BETTER VISIBILITY
IN THE INDUSTRIES / LIFT YOUR PROFILE.
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ISO 9001 - 2000 ACTIVITIES
1 To Plan Transition
2 Training of MR & Core Group
3 Manual & Procedure Revision To New Standard
4 Training - New Standard
5 Implementation
6 Internal Audit
7 Management Review Meeting
8. ASSESSMENT
9 Certificate
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ANOTHER COURSE TO CONSIDER LATER IS
ISO - 14001:2004 EMS
THESE GLOBAL ISSUES AFFECT ENVIRONMENT.
Global Warming - Ozone Depletion
- Acid Rain - Photo Chemical Smog
- Land Contamination - Noise & Nuisance
- Water Contamination - Solid Waste
- Air Contamination - Conservation of flora & fauna
HENCE MANY GOVERNMENTS WILL DEMAND
EMS CERTIFICATIONS IN FUTURE.
The requirements of Environmental Management System is
applicable to all types and sizes of organizations irrespective
of their geographical locations or cultural / social conditions.
The basis of approach is:
- Formulation of Environmental Policy.
- Environmental Planning.
- Implementation and Operation of Environmental
-Management Plans/programmes
- Checking and Corrective actions.
- Management Review.
- Continual Improvement.
BENEFITS
Cuts Energy Costs. Cuts wastes and disposal cost.
Cuts transport & distribution cost. Cuts water use and cost.
Reduces emissions and discharges. Ensures compliance with legislation.
Reduces risk of accidents. Improves staff / employee morale.
Better community relations. Better access to finance and insurance.
ACTIVITIES
Audit Stage 1:
- Suppliers Environmental Policy & Objectives.
- Planning
- Environmental Aspects and its significant
impacts
- Environmental Management System-Manual.
- Management Control through internal
audit & management Review meeting.
- Regulatory requirements to
- Plan Audit-stage 2.
AUDIT STAGE 2
Audit plan will be based on Stage 1 audit
findings.
- Review of the Manuals and associated
Procedures.
- Environmental aspects and its significant
impacts
- Legal and other requirements.
- Targets/Programs
- Operational Control
- Continuous improvement through Internal
Audit & Management Review Meetings and
corrective & preventive actions, etc.
- Effectiveness of the environmental
management system.
- Environmental Records
(Reports & Correspondences)
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FIRST,COMPLETE ISO 9001.
AND BE READY FOR EMS 14001.
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REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
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QUESTION: I got the clear view on ISO.But based on today's Industrial Conditions which is the better field ISO or Forging industry to continue? because already i am working with one of the leading company in forging & i have a another offer in my hand to work as a Certificate Auditor for ISO 9001 with one of the Certification Bodies.
ANSWER: ATUL,
IN THE CURRENT SITUATIONS IN INDIA,
1.FORGING INDUSTRY
-will continue to grow as
*the vehicle industry sprints
*huge demand for engineering products
*grow potential is good
THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE SAFE/ GOOD.
IT IS COMFORTABLE POSITION.
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2. CERTIFICATE AUDITOR FOR ISO 9001
THIS IS A GROWING CAREER OPPORTUNITY.
FOR YOU IT IS A NEW CHALLENGE.
YOU CAN BE BECOME AN INDEPENDENT FREELANCE
AUDITOR ON YOUR OWN, IN THE MEDIUM TERM.
SOMETIMES, YOU NEED TO COME OUT OF THE
COMFORTABLE ZONE AND GROW YOUR CAREER PATH.
IT IS A DIFFICULT DECISION , BUT ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT.
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YOU CAN ALSO CONSIDER THIS AS A SAFE OPTION.
-stay where you are
-complete ISO 9001
-complete TQM
-gain more experience in the next few years
and then come out for new challenges.
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REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
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QUESTION: Ok,if i choose ISO 9001 is there any advance courses in other countries which i can do from india from any other institute & how much it will cost?Is there any chances of going abrod in this career?
Answer ATUL,
QUESTION 1
-There are no advance courses as such, but there
other courses like
ISO - 14001 EMS
environment.
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QUESTION 2
YES, THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE OVERSEAS
COMPANIES, IF YOU ARE EMPLOYED BY
PROFESSIONAL BODIES OR PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS LIKE
-pricewaterhouse
-accenture
-kpmg
-deloitte
etc
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regards
LEO LINGHAM
