Documented Information Controller with TÜV Rheinland Certified Qualification

COURSE OBJECTIVE

• To ensure that participants will know and understand the standard requirements for controlling documented information based on different ISO Management System Standards;
• To develop needed competence requirements in becoming a Document Controller;
• To enable the participants to establish and maintain an Effective Documented Information Control System for their own organization and be a Certified Document Information Controller.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to the Requirements of Different MSS on Controlling Documented Information

Definitions and References

• Document vs. Record
• What is Documented Information?
• Terms related to Data and Information

How to Establish and Maintain a Documented Information Control System – from Cradle to Grave

Creation

• Identification
• Responsibilities
• Review and Approval
• Versioning
• Effectivity and Release
• Distribution
• Storage and Protection
• Periodic Review
• Revision
• Retention
• Disposition

Managing Manual versus Electronic Documented Information

• Case studies

How to become an Effective Document Controller

• Responsibilities
• Qualifications
• Performance Criteria

Documentation Beyond Compliance

• PAD for Process Approach
• Zero-based documentation
• Simplify or consolidate
• Nimble
• Evidence of MS Effectiveness

Examination
 

COURSE METHODOLOGY

• Lecture
• Exercise
• Workshops

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• At least College Level
• Knowledgeable on management system standards according to Annex SL
• Successful participation in the 16-hour training course ‘Documented Information Controller’, recognized by the Personnel Certification Body. Admission to the examinations is granted upon a minimum attendance of 14.4 hours of the total 16 hours of teaching units.