Training Businesspersons to Better Operate Management Systems
Kaieteur News – In order to improve the quality of products and services available in Guyana, the Guyana National Standards Office (GNBS) provides technical support and expert training to various stakeholders including businesses.
As the National Standards Body, one of the key Standards that GNBS supports companies to implement is the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Standard. As a result, there are several training opportunities available to help businesses implement this and other international standards.
On March 01-02, GNBS will deliver its first professional course for external stakeholders in 2021 – Understanding the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2015 Standard. This course is for Managers, Supervisors, Quality Professionals and Internal Auditors. Participants will be educated on what needs to be done to build an internationally recognized Quality Management System, upgrade the current system into their business operations or understand how to integrate the QMS with another management system. The course also covers the benefits of implementing the quality management system and applying the requirements to a business environment. To meet the typically high demand for this course, it will be repeated during September 13-14.
In addition, in collaboration with Delphi Consultancy Limited of Trinidad and Tobago, GNBS also provides a number of complementary courses to improve efficiency and effectiveness within businesses. These include Risk Based Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Process Mapping, Internal Quality Auditing, and the Implementation and Documentation of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS).
These two-day and three-day Professional Courses, organized from March 08 to September 07, 2021, are aimed at addressing the fundamental issues faced within any business organization in order to improve their management and management systems. u performance. For example, a Risk Based Course for Managers, Supervisors, Quality Professionals and Internal Auditors will help these stakeholders identify and address risks in their operations.
Meanwhile, the Root Cause Analysis training helps business people address issues in their organizations. This is a proactive approach to addressing and resolving systemic problems within organizations and preventing their repetition.
The Data Analysis course helps people understand the different types of data collected by their respective companies and how to use that data effectively. This program will help participants improve their skills in collecting data and performing analyzes for system improvement.
There is also the ISO Management Systems Internal Audit course for Management Representatives, Supervisors, Quality Managers and Persons wishing to become Auditors. Internal audits determine the quality of the Quality Management System and participants will acquire tools to implement an effective audit process, write understandable and accurate Nonconformity Statements, and assess the significance of audit findings. Auditors will also be trained to prepare audit reports.
Other training programs planned by the GNBS include the Introduction to Metrology Course for Laboratory Personnel, Quality Managers and Supervisors. This course will teach people the importance of measurements in daily life and the role of calibration in providing accurate measurements.
Meanwhile, GNBS also offers a number of courses on Food Safety Standards including the importance of Prerequisite Programs (PRP) and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program for Food Operators, Supervisors and Quality Assurance Personnel.
While these courses are out of date, GNBS offers in-house training. This is where an entire organization or groups can be trained in any of the courses highlighted. To access this type of arrangement, you can contact the Business Support Services Department. Technical Officers will provide an application form, which will be used to shape the training at the organization.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, these courses are all being done virtually. All you need to do to register for the courses is an email address and access to a computer. At the end of each session, participants will be tested and presented with a certificate, which can be used as evidence of competence and for future development programs.
For additional information or to register, interested personnel and organizations can contact the GNBS Business Support Services Department at 219-0064-66, via WhatsApp at 692-4627 or email at [email protected]