Internal Auditing for Structural Steelwork Applications

A two-day intensive training course designed to equip professionals in the structural steel sector with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, perform, and report internal audits.

This course strengthens audit discipline, supports regulatory compliance, and prepares organisations for external certification audits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Responsible Welding Coordinators
  • Quality Managers & Inspectors
  • Production Supervisors
  • Project & Manufacturing Leads
  • Design, Procurement & Site Personnel

Ideal for anyone involved in:
  • EN 1090-1 / EN 1090-2 compliance
  • Factory Production Control (FPC)
  • Product conformity and traceability

No prior auditing or EN 1090 experience required

What This Course Delivers
  • Build confidence in conducting internal audits
  • Understand FPC systems and regulatory requirements
  • Apply structured auditing using ISO 19011 principles
  • Support continual improvement across fabrication processes


Core Topics Covered

FPC & Regulatory Framework

  • EN 1090 Execution Classes
  • Consequence Class relationships
  • UKCA / CE marking requirements

Documentation & Traceability

  • Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Declarations of Performance (DoPs)
  • Material certificates & calibration records

Welding & Production Control

  • Welding procedures (WPS)
  • Equipment and personnel competence
  • Process control in fabrication

Internal Auditing Skills

  • Audit planning & checklist development
  • Conducting interviews
  • Evidence collection & verification
  • Non-conformity classification


Hands-On, Real-World Application Participants will:

  • Plan and carry out simulated audits
  • Review real documentation (ITPs, DoPs, WPS)
  • Conduct evidence-based assessments
  • Classify findings (major, minor, observations)
  • Produce structured audit reports

Highly interactive with group exercises and workshops with access to reference materials

2-Day Intensive Format

DAY 1

  • FPC structure & regulatory context
  • Welding control & production systems

DAY 2

  • Internal auditing principles
  • Audit planning & checklist development
  • Interview techniques
  • Non-conformity handling
  • Audit reporting


By the End of the Course You Will:

  • Plan and conduct internal FPC audits
  • Review key compliance documents (ITPs, DoPs, certificates)
  • Identify and classify non-conformities
  • Produce a clear, structured audit report to support regulatory compliance and continual improvement


 CERTIFICATION

The course is delivered by JADE Expertise and includes access to reference documents. Certificate awarded upon successful completion.     

We are happy to design bespoke training to suit your business needs. Not only will our trainers deliver classroom learning, but we will also help implement new tools and techniques, ensuring you get maximum benefit.

Additional courses available include:

  • Health & Safety Internal Auditing
  • Environmental Internal Auditing
  • Supply Chain Auditing
  • 5S, Process Mapping and Waste Reduction

Enhanced courses include 8D structured problem solving, FMEA & Control Plans, Statistical Process Control and Measurement Systems Analysis.

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