Examination Auditor

The contents of the examination refer to the course Auditor.

• Qualification in accordance with the course Auditor
• Valid qualityaustria Certificate "Quality Management Representative" or "Systems Manager" (incl. thematic focus, e.g. focus on healthcare or on food); "Environmental Management Representative" or "Systems Manager" (incl. thematic focus, e.g. focus on energy) or "Occupational Health and Safety Management Representative" or "Systems Manager" or "Quality Operator" or "Assistant" or "Risk Manager" (incl. thematic focus, e.g. focus on health care) or "Business Continuity Manager" or "Sustainability and ESG Manager" or "Food Safety Expert" or "Expert of Medical Devices Development", "Manufacturing and Distribution or Energy Management Representative" or equivalent EOQ Certificate
• Written proof of 4 years of practical professional experience in a specialist or technical position, which includes problem solving, decision making and communication with other managers or stakeholders as well as organization of a working group in operational processes
• Implementation of audit activities, which means performance of at least 4 complete system or process audits in the respective management field of 20 days in total (minimum 12 days on site) within the last 3 years before certification

The written examination consists of multiple choice questions and takes 30 minutes.

The oral examination consists of two competence-oriented questions from the course and takes 15 minutes.

3 years

• Proof in the form of a confirmation by the employer/contractor about at least 3 completed system audits in the respective field of at least 15 days in total (minimum 9 days on site) within the last 3 years
• "Refresher course for Quality Managers and Quality Auditors" in general (RQA) or with a free choice of main course focus or appropriate qualityaustria training.
• Quality Managers and Auditors with an additional automotive internal auditor qualification may alternatively attend the "refresher course for Quality Managers and Auditors with focus on the Automotive industry" (RQA-A).

• The exact timing of the assessment days depends on the number of participants and may differ from the specified times.
• If the proof of practical experience is missing, the respective certificate will be issued with the corresponding "Auditor candidate" status. As soon as Quality Austria will receive the proof of practical experience, the certificate will be upgraded free of charge.
• It is also possible to lift the candidate status by participating in the seminar “Auditing in practice” (see PAER).
• If there is insufficient evidence of audits performed, candidates may apply for the "EOQ Quality Auditor (Junior)".