Course Overview
The EN 1090 Lead Auditor Course provides participants with the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to assess compliance with EN 1090 requirements for structural steel and aluminium components.
This course focuses on:
- Conformity assessment requirements
- Factory Production Control (FPC) systems
- Initial Type Testing (ITT) and Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
- CE/UKCA marking compliance
- Execution classes and structural characteristics
The course is aligned with the requirements of EN 1090-1, which defines conformity assessment procedures for structural components placed on the market .
Participants will gain the competence to:
- Plan, conduct, and report EN 1090 audits
- Evaluate manufacturing systems and structural compliance
- Assess conformity with regulatory and technical requirements
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the scope and requirements of EN 1090-1
- Interpret structural and manufacturing characteristics of components
- Evaluate conformity assessment procedures, including:
- Initial Type Testing (ITT)
- Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
- Assess Factory Production Control (FPC) systems
- Audit compliance with:
- Component specifications
- Execution classes
- Inspection and testing requirements
- Verify traceability, documentation, and marking requirements
- Conduct first, second, and third-party audits in line with best practices
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Perform independent EN 1090 audits
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and conformity systems
- Identify non-conformities and recommend corrective actions
- Assess compliance with:
- Structural design requirements
- Manufacturing controls
- Verify product conformity prior to CE/UKCA marking
- Support organizations in achieving and maintaining EN 1090 compliance
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Quality Managers and Engineers
- Welding Engineers and Coordinators
- Structural Engineers
- Fabrication and Production Managers
- Internal and External Auditors
- Certification Body Auditors
- Consultants and Technical Specialists in steel/aluminium structures
Reference Standards
This course is based on the following key standards:
- EN 1090-1: Requirements for conformity assessment
- EN 1090-2: Technical requirements for steel structures
- EN 1090-3: Technical requirements for aluminium structures
- EN 1990: Basis of structural design
- EN 1991–1999 (Eurocodes for structural design)
- EN ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
- EN ISO 14731: Welding Coordination
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to EN 1090
- Scope and application of EN 1090
- Regulatory framework (CPR, CE/UKCA marking)
- Relationship with Eurocodes
Module 2: Terms, Definitions, and Concepts
- Structural components and kits
- Component specification (PPCS vs MPCS)
- Structural vs manufacturing characteristics
Module 3: Technical Requirements
- Constituent materials and properties
- Weldability and fracture toughness
- Structural characteristics:
- Load bearing capacity
- Fatigue strength
- Fire resistance
- Durability
Module 4: Evaluation Methods
- Inspection and testing methods
- Structural calculations (Eurocodes)
- Measurement of tolerances
- Evaluation of materials and geometry
Module 5: Conformity Assessment
- Initial Type Testing (ITT)
- Initial Type Calculation (ITC)
- Sampling and evaluation criteria
- Declaration of performance
Module 6: Factory Production Control (FPC)
- FPC system requirements
- Personnel competence and responsibilities
- Equipment calibration and control
- Inspection and test plans
- Handling non-conformities
Module 7: Audit Principles and Planning
- Audit types (internal, supplier, certification)
- Risk-based auditing approach
- Audit planning and checklist development
Module 8: Conducting EN 1090 Audits
- Opening meeting and audit execution
- Process auditing:
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Inspection and testing
- Evidence gathering and verification
Module 9: Reporting and Corrective Actions
- Identifying non-conformities
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Audit reporting
Module 10: Certification and Marking
- CE/UKCA marking requirements
- Declaration of performance (DoP)
- Traceability and documentation