Internal audit

Internal audit is a systematic and independent investigation activity to improve the management system by verifying whether the organization’s activities and related results conform to planned matters and judging the effectiveness of the management system. An internal audit is a first-party audit that verifies the effectiveness, and sufficiency of the management system itself or on behalf of the organization. Internal audit should be conducted at planned intervals, but special audit may be conducted, if necessary, in the following situations.

• •  When the management system is reorganized, or significant changes occur
• •  When a major nonconformity occurs or when it is necessary to confirm corrective action for the audit findings
• •  When it is necessary for management system maintenance or there is a manager's instruction

Internal auditor

An internal auditor is a person who is qualified as an internal auditor by the organization, and is selected as a person who is not directly responsible for the audited department to ensure objectivity and fairness of the audit process. Internal auditor conducts the audit by planning the audit program and schedule. During the internal audit, the internal auditor shall seek objective evidence to demonstrate compliance with the requirements and whether the management system is effectively implemented and maintained. If any nonconformities are found, the internal auditor notifies the manager in charge and allows them to be corrected.

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GPC Internal auditor certification

GPC defines a management system internal auditor as ‘a person who can perform audit activities as a member of the audit team during an internal audit after being approved by the GPC’. When the certification requirements are met, it is possible to acquire the GPC management system internal auditor certification, and the internal auditor certification is valid for 3 years.

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Requirements for registration as “Management System Internal Auditor” in GPC

• check Graduation of secondary education
• check Work experience of 3 years (including at least 1 year of experience related to application standard
• check Completion of ISO Auditor/Lead Auditor training or Internal Auditor training
• check Pass knowledge and attribution examination of GPC
• check Internal audit log of at least 5 times and 15M/D within 3 years