For initial application and for regrade to Internal Auditor, the audit manager, or senior management for whom the audit was conducted may act as a competency referee to confirm that the audit(s) were conducted adequately and professionally. All internal audits must therefore come with a competency reference. However this may be the same person for multiple audits.
Note 1: Direction and guidance means that you were under supervision for a significant part of the on-site audit process.
Note 2: The directing and guiding lead auditor does not need to sign the audit log. IRCA simply require you to submit their details, so we may contact them at our discretion to validate the information.
Note 3: Certified auditors renewing certification at the same grade do not need to complete this section