YBhg Prof Dr Nirwan Idrus (QA Consultant) presented
the welcoming address with a presentation on Quality
Management System (QMS) followed by Assoc Prof Dr
Mohd Kidin Shahran from Faculty of Science and
Foundation Studies as OUM’s Chief Internal Auditor who
enlightened the participants on Auditing and Audit
Performance.
Puan Hjh Kamariah Mohd. Noor, the Registrar together
with Puan Sharipah Hanon Bidin, Chief Librarian availed
themselves for an experience-sharing session from the
auditees’ point of view. Encik Abd Razak Mohamed,
Senior Manager, Centre for Student Affairs (Lead
Auditor) shared a valuable first-hand views and tips from
an auditor’s point of view. He recommended that ‘icebreaking’
session during the opening meeting could help
IAs a lot in carrying out auditing process and to have a
checklist of activities as a guide during the Internal
Quality Auditing.
A five-day intensive course on auditing was conducted on
22 - 26 August 2005 at Kuala Lumpur Learning Centre. The
course was conducted by Mr. Tejwinder Singh from Sirim
Training Services Sdn Bhd. Ten participants from various
units/departments of OUM were chosen to attend the
training.
This five-day course prepared trainees for the qualification
process for ISO 9001:2000 and trained them how to
conduct audits for Certification Bodies. It also stressed on
empowerment of the auditors, to give practical help and
information to those who were working towards compliance
and certification.
This highly participative course provided comprehensive
instruction on auditing quality management systems. The
training concentrated primarily on audits, such as internal
audit, supplier and third-party audits. Practical workshops,
case studies, and simulated assessments were used to
practice new skills and techniques.
