Becoming an Approved RAO Auditor

Potential auditors must formally apply to the RAO to become an approved external auditor and must provide the following information as part of their application.

• A resume outlining experience in auditing quality management systems, including description of positions and responsibilities.
• Any formal certification as an auditor.
• Any information about auditing for other  WTCCC approved agencies.

Training

In order for an auditor to be approved by the RCAA they must:

• Successfully complete the WTCCC Auditing Training Course.
• Submit a qualification audit that successfully passes quality assurance.
• Complete at least 1 audit per year in order to maintain certification.
• Abide by the RCAA’s conditions and code of ethics.

Audit Instrument

Auditors must only used WTCCC approved audit instruments.

Auditor Must Haves

• Must have an understanding of requirements of the current TPIC Appendix G and H
• Must have a basic understanding of the truss manufacturing process
• Must be able to clearly communicate the results of the audit.
• Be professional at all times including report writing.
• Must remain objective.
• Proof of adequate liability insurance

Auditor Code of Ethics

Auditors must abide by a code of ethics and submit it with each audit.

• The auditor has not helped to build, establish, implement, advise, consult, or help maintain the manufacturers quality management system at any time during the twelve-month period preceding the audit.
• The auditor has no personal relationship (e.g. family members, close personal friends) with the owners or senior management of the manufacturer where that relationship may be perceived to influence the results of the audit.
• The auditor must not make audit recommendations with the intent to market; or to justify the purchase of additional business services from the auditor or any business they are associated with.
• Auditors must ensure that confidentiality is maintained for all information obtained through the audit process and must not be disclosed to parties other than the manufacturer and the RCAA and the WTCCC, except where the auditor is authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose the information.

Auditors Must Abide by WTCCC Practices

• Auditors must ensure that confidentiality is maintained for all information obtained through the audit process and must not be disclosed to parties other than the manufacturer and the RAO and the WTCCC, except where the auditor is authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose the information.
• Auditors must be objective and separate facts from opinions, not allowing personal feelings or prejudices to affect their evaluation.
• Auditors will ensure that audits comply with all required timelines for audit completion, submission, and corrections.
• Auditors must follow all auditing and quality assurance standards as established by the RAO and the WTCCC.
• •Auditors must agree to abide by the RAO’s disciplinary process.