ISO 9001, while still complex, is now much more straightforward than the version introduced to many organizations over 20 years ago, which often required full-time consultants for several years. By conducting a thorough analysis of your strategic direction, along with a SWOT analysis of your market and business, you can narrow the scope of your ISO certification to focus only on the most relevant areas. It’s also essential to identify the requirements of interested parties, such as suppliers, customers, and regulators, and understand how these requirements impact your organization. Documenting a process flow chart of your business practices is a key step in identifying your quality criteria and the necessary checks to ensure consistency and compliance with regulations. A quality policy needs to be established, along with a framework for setting and achieving quality objectives. Often, ISO 9001 is implemented alongside other standards, such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, as part of an Integrated Management System. Support programs—including competence and training, calibration, communication and awareness, and organizational knowledge—must also be addressed to ensure ongoing compliance. At Secure Horizons Group Audits, our guiding principle is simple: “Document what you do, then do what you have documented.”
Auditing
At Secure Horizons Group, we specialize in helping businesses of all sizes implement, manage, and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) through comprehensive ISO 9001 auditing services. Whether you’re just starting your journey toward ISO certification or need ongoing support to ensure continued compliance, our team of expert auditors provides tailored solutions designed to meet your business needs and exceed industry standards.
Secure Horizons Group, your trusted partner for auditing services. ISO 9001 is the global standard for quality management systems (QMS), ensuring that your organization consistently delivers products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. Achieving ISO 9001 certification is a significant milestone that demonstrates your commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Our comprehensive auditing services at Secure Horizons Group help you navigate the complexities of ISO 9001 compliance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that your quality management system is both effective and sustainable.
ISO GAP AUDIT
We need to understand what is required
HOURLY RATE
- Review all your docs
- Site inspection
- Check monitoring records
- Specific, practical advice
- Advice on training
- Detailed audit report
- Close out non-conformances
ISO COMPLETE PACKAGE
We need help to prepare for an ISO audit
FIXED FEE PACKAGE
- Full write up of quality manual
- Full write up of policy, objectives
- Full write up of quality manual
- Coaching and support throughout
- Conduct Internal Audit
- Attend ISO Certification Audit
- Complementary ISO Training
ISO CONSULTING & INTERNAL AUDITING
We need ongoing support for our team
HOURLY FEE
- Conduct ISO Internal Audits
- Conduct NDIS Internal Audit
- Close out non-conformances
- Monthly/Quarterly check-ups
- Coach and support staff
Why choose secure horizons group
Our Approach
Auditing is a key part of achieving and maintaining high-quality standards in any organization. Secure Horizons Group provides expert auditing services to help organizations assess their performance, ensure compliance, and improve operational efficiency. We specialize in conducting audits for various ISO certifications. This is internationally recognized standards demonstrate your commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.
ISO 9001 is increasingly becoming a mandatory requirement for both state and federal government agencies, not only within Australia but internationally. For importers and exporters, ISO 9001 certification has become a critical benchmark for identifying reliable and established suppliers. Many governments worldwide are now using ISO 9001 as a regulatory standard for importers.
Additionally, ISO 9001 forms the foundation for numerous industry standards, including those set by the Feed Ingredients and Additives Association (FIAAA) and FSSC 22000. This certification is applicable across a wide range of industries, from general manufacturing and flight training schools to accounting firms and educational organizations, making it a versatile and valuable credential for businesses of all types.
Integrated Management Systems (IMS) bring together various processes into a cohesive framework that meets multiple standards simultaneously. For instance, many organizations choose to implement ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 within a single integrated system to address quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management. At Secure Horizons Group, we specialize in helping businesses design and develop a tailored Integrated Management System that incorporates these ISO standards, streamlining your operations and ensuring compliance across these key areas.
For small to medium-sized businesses, we can typically have your ISO 9001 system set up within just a few weeks from the start of our work together. Once the processes are in place and your team is confident in using them, we’ll coordinate with a certification body, such as SAI Global or Compass Assurance, to carry out the audit. Our goal is to make the entire ISO certification process— from developing processes to final certification— as simple and streamlined as possible.
If you’re unsure which certification body to choose, we’re happy to offer a recommendation tailored to your goals and the maturity of your organization.
While ISO certification is not mandatory, many government departments, including the Department of Defence, prefer or require ISO certification as part of their tendering process. Achieving ISO certification can help differentiate your business from competitors in the bidding process.
At Secure Horizons Group, we design straightforward quality management systems (QMS) to help businesses achieve ISO 9001 certification, no matter the industry or size.
Whenever possible and appropriate, we develop work instructions as standard operating procedures. We believe this approach makes them easier to read and understand. Additionally, these standard work instructions explain the rationale behind each step, which increases the likelihood they will be consistently followed, not just during the audit but every day.
Throughout the project, we maintain regular communication with you to ensure alignment and ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the next steps.
Once your business is certified, you will be required to undergo an annual surveillance audit, with a full audit conducted every three years.
How Can Secure Horizons Group with ISO 9001 Accreditation?
At Secure Horizons Group, we design straightforward quality management systems (QMS) to help businesses achieve ISO 9001 certification, no matter the industry or size.
Whenever possible and appropriate, we develop work instructions as standard operating procedures. We believe this approach makes them easier to read and understand. Additionally, these standard work instructions explain the rationale behind each step, which increases the likelihood they will be consistently followed, not just during the audit but every day.
Throughout the project, we maintain regular communication with you to ensure alignment and ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the next steps.
The ISO certification process can be broken down into five key stages:
- Stage 1: Gap Analysis
- Stage 2: Documentation for Certification
- Stage 3: Development of the Management System
- Stage 4: Implementation
- Stage 5: Auditing and Continuous Improvement
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