Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the quality audit scope and objectives
- Audit objectives are determined and discussed with the auditee, client and all other relevant parties
- Scope of the quality audit is determined and discussed with the auditee, client and all other relevant parties
- Relevant standards that impact on the environment in which the audit operates are identified
- Scope is determined commensurate with identified risks
- Communicate with auditee regarding proposed quality audit
- Audit history, organisational structure and culture are determined through consultation with the auditee
- Proposed audit methods and techniques to be applied are negotiated and agreed with the auditee
- Audit processes are outlined to establish sequence of audit activities, and the roles of the auditors and auditees in the process
- Identify resources required to conduct the quality audit
- Develop and submit a quality audit plan