RTMS Internal Auditor Training Course
RTMS (Road Transport Management System) is a program designed to promote safe and efficient road transport in South Africa. The RTMS Internal Auditor Training Course is a training program that is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct internal audits of RTMS systems in their respective organizations.
The course covers a range of topics related to the RTMS program, including an overview of the RTMS standard and its requirements, the role of internal audits in RTMS, audit planning and preparation, audit execution, audit reporting, and follow-up activities.
Participants will also learn about the key principles of quality management systems, the process approach to auditing, and the various techniques and tools used in auditing.
The course is typically delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to conduct effective internal audits of their organization’s RTMS systems and contribute to the continuous improvement of road transport safety and efficiency.
The RTMS Internal Auditor Course Content:
- Introduction to RTMS: This module provides an overview of the RTMS program, its objectives, and the benefits of implementing RTMS.
- RTMS Standard and Requirements: This module covers the RTMS standard and its requirements, including the 5 key elements of RTMS (vehicle, driver, operations, loading, and maintenance), risk assessments, and the RTMS audit process.
- Internal Auditing: This module covers the principles of internal auditing, including the role of internal audits in RTMS, the importance of audit planning and preparation, audit execution, audit reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Quality Management Systems: This module covers the key principles of quality management systems (QMS), including the process approach, the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and the principles of continual improvement.
- Audit Techniques and Tools: This module covers the various techniques and tools used in auditing, including document review, observation, interviewing, and sampling. Participants will also learn how to develop audit checklists and use software tools to support their auditing activities.
- Practical Exercises: Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through practical exercises and case studies.
- Assessment and Certification: At the end of the course, participants will be assessed through a written examination and a practical audit exercise. Successful participants will be awarded a certificate of completion, indicating their competence as an RTMS internal auditor.
Overall, the RTMS Internal Auditor Course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct effective internal audits of RTMS systems in their respective organizations, and to contribute to the continuous improvement of road transport safety and efficiency.