posted 12 July 1999 03:43 AM            

Welcome to the mix! As a suggestion, I would recommend that you read a book on auditing if this is all new to you. I think you will find that the auditing technique is a great way to learn about the organization and quality standards. The book I would recommend is The Quality Audit, by Mills.

Regards,

posted 12 July 1999 05:57 PM            

I am already Lead Auditor trained and due to attend the course to become TickIT auditor trained, any advice on this course?

posted 12 July 1999 11:59 PM            

I had a feeling that you would recommend Arter. I must admit that I haven't read Sayles or Arter, however I do recall you mentioning that Arter had a hand in creating the ASQs CQA exam. As such, I can't draw a good comparison. Although I did not find Mills to difficult a read, the topic can be somewhat dry. Perhaps I have been reading technical books waaaaaaay to long and my senses have been dulled.

Andy,

Barb is a good source for Auditor Training questions, so I'll leave your question to her.

Regards to both,

posted 13 July 1999 06:05 AM            

If its a lead auditor with TickIT focus, it won't be much more than the QSLA was except instead of the standard, it adds TickIT details as well to that portion. So maybe 2 days with some new material mixed in, the rest is the same.

TickIT isn't my expertise......so I have no tips for you, except don't add more into it than is really there....As with everything else, you need facts for a finding....don't be lead down the path...

Kevin...Sayles is really a better read..not that when it gets down to it they say anything different...its just the way they put it across. Haven't read Arter's new release, so I can only go by his first one...which was simple black and white.

Mills is Ok for you serious guys......LOL

posted 13 July 1999 07:25 AM            

I read the Wortman study guide as well. I found that tho be a pretty in depth overview but it lacked the detail I was looking for. I selected Mills at random. I guess I could have done worse (or maybe not?).

Back to the group...

posted 13 July 1999 10:02 PM            

So you are not a serious type, Kevin? Ha ha.. I bet you have a very serious side when you want to. I guess we all do.....when we hit the tight buttons.

Andy, we aren't helping you here with our book reviews.....what do you need?

posted 14 July 1999 12:23 AM            

I had to pick the clown face icon as it is more fitting to my informal side (which I try to be in most of the time). You're right on the buttons. I notice that sometimes when I need to turn on the "serious" side, some folks are suprised to see it in me (especially if they have never met me before).

Yes, we are doing the book review thing here. Interesting point that you bring up. As it would be, at the time of my reading Mill's text, I was taking a primer course for the CQA, which was filled with handouts and debate (both of which complimented the reading I think). Perhaps the fact that these events occurred at the same time made the reading easier (?). As I read it from time to time, I don't find the verbiage difficult. Then again, my brain may be fried and I would find cutting the lawn with a pair of hand shears entertaining (LOL).

Regards,