Latest update March 29th, 2025 5:38 AM
GNBS certifies seven ISO 9001 lead auditors
Seven persons were certified after completing the ISO (International Standard Organisation) 9001-registered lead auditor course yesterday. This was facilitated by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) in collaboration with Delphi Consultants Limited of Trinidad.
Director of GNBS, Evadnie Inniss (fourth from left) and Head of the Conformity Assessment Dept., Candelle Walcott-Bostwick (centre), pose with the certified ISO 9001 lead auditors.
The event was held in the Boardroom of GNBS, Sophia Exhibition Complex.
Participants included representatives from the GNBS, Ministry of Health, MACORP, Edward Beharry and Company Ltd, NAMILCO and Geddes Grant.
Head of the Conformity Assessment Department of GNBS, Candelle Walcott-Bostwick, said the course duration was for one week and it began in November last.
“The course is based in the United Kingdom and it is an International Registrar of Certified Auditor (IRCA) course which, when completed, gives participants the required skills to carry out effective management audit by the ISO 9001 standard which equips the companies participating with staff who can carry audits that are internationally recognized,” Ms Walcott-Bostwick explained.
Adding that persons certified can now train others on location as auditors, as well as ensure that the system is consistently monitored, Ms Walcott-Bostwick, said that if the organisations want to take the participants to the next level of being an internationally-recognized auditor, they would have to now gain the experience by participating in numerous audits which would qualify them to register to the IRCA on the international level.
She further explained that companies would no longer have to hire external auditors since they would have qualified individuals on board to improve their quality system and performance.
“We encourage businesses in Guyana to get on board and develop their staff. We have a training schedule that will be out later this year and we would usually invite a number of companies to participate in the training programme, since internal development is critical for the strengthening and growth of any organization.”
According to Director of GNBS, Evadnie Inniss, the course is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge to audit and improve quality management systems. It meets the requirements of the IRCA Registration Governing Board.
The course comprises a mix of lectures and practical exercises, including role-play and case studies to provide the delegates with a full understanding of the quality audit process. The practical exercises focus on the audit process using the ISO 9000 series of standards.
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