Auditor Training Workshop – November 2006
About the Workshop
The workshop offers a full two-day program led by AUQA staff and involving AUQA auditors and external stakeholders. The workshop uses a mix of plenary discussion sessions and small group role-play exercises to explore various aspects of quality audit and of the AUQA audit method. The workshop was attended by 30 participant, 11 of who were in-coming AUQA Honorary Auditors, 5 of the participant were from overseas with an interest in quality audits.
An extract of an actual university Performance Portfolio is used as the basis of discussion in small groups, and participants simulate the tasks of an audit panel - analysing the Portfolio and identifying audit trails; identifying methods to further investigate the audit trails; obtaining evidence through interviews; and synthesising information to reach conclusions.
The workshop program also includes sessions exploring:
- AUQA’s background and context
- Audit scope, focus and the various phases of an audit
- The National Protocols
- auditing international activities and on-line activities
- responsibilities of audit panel members (including the Chair)
- techniques of effective interviewing
- using measures and evidence
Details at a Glance
When: |
20-21 November 2006 |
Where: |
Stamford Plaza, 111 Little Collins St, Melbourne |
Fee: |
$1870 (including GST) |
Limited Numbers
To ensure that the workshop format is successful, a maximum number must be placed on registrations. Therefore, registrations will be limited to no more than two persons per institution or agency (persons who are also AUQA Auditors are not included in this number).
Dinner
An informal group dinner was organised for the Monday evening for those wishing to attend.
Travel and Accommodation
Fee-paying registrants are asked to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Program
Day 1: Monday 20 November
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Time |
Session |
Document
References |
Session Leader |
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From
9.30 |
Assembly and Coffee |
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| 1.1 |
10.00 |
Welcome and Introductions |
Paper 1.1
Presentation 1.1 |
Dorte Kristoffersen
Audit Director,
AUQA |
| 1.2 |
10.15 |
AUQA Mission, Values and Context
AUQA Audit Activities |
Audit Manual Chap. 1
Paper 1.2
Presentation |
Dr David Woodhouse
Executive Director,
AUQA |
| 1.3 |
10.45 |
Overview of Audit Scope, Focus and Process |
Audit Manual Chap. 2
Performance Portfolio Sample
Paper 1.3
Presentation 1.3 |
Dr David Woodhouse
Executive Director,
AUQA |
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11.30 |
Coffee Break |
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| 1.4 |
11.45 |
ADRI
Plenary: presentation and case studies |
Audit Manual Chap. 2
Paper 1.4 |
Dr Jeanette Baird
Audit Director,
AUQA |
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1.00 |
Lunch |
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| 1.5 |
1.45 |
The Audit Experience |
Paper 1.5 |
Professor Joyce Kirk RMIT
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) RMIT |
| 1.6 |
2.30 |
The Portfolio Meeting
2.30 – 2.50pm Introduction
Coffee Break
3.00 – 4.30pm Role play (split into groups)
4.30 – 5.00pm Plenary feedback |
Performance Portfolio Sample
Audit Manual Chap. 4
Paper 1.6
Presentation 1.6 |
Dorte Kristoffersen
Audit Director,
AUQA |
| 1.7 |
5.00 |
National Protocols: Impact on University and Agency Audits |
Audit Manual Chap 2 |
Sean Lewis
Manager HE and Regulation
OTTE |
| 1.8 |
5.50 |
Plenary Discussion
To review issues covered in Day 1 |
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Dr David Woodhouse
Executive Director,
AUQA |
| 1.9 |
6.00 |
Close of Day 1 |
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Dr David Woodhouse
Executive Director,
AUQA |
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7.30pm |
Dinner |
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Day 2: Tuesday 21 November
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Time |
Session |
Document
References |
Session Leader |
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8.15 |
Assembly and coffee |
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| 2.1 |
8.30 |
Auditing International Activities
Plenary: introduction and discussion |
Audit Manual Chap. 14
Paper 2.1 |
Dr. Antony Stella
Audit Director,
AUQA |
| 2.2 |
9.30 |
The Audit Visit
9.30 – 10.00am Introduction
10.00 – 11.20am Role play (split into groups)
11.20 – 11.45am Plenary feedback
Coffee available |
Audit Manual Chap. 5 & Chap 11
Papers 2.2A & B
Presentation 2.2 |
Dorte Kristoffersen
Audit Director,
AUQA |
| 2.3 |
11.45 |
Auditing Teaching and Learning
Plenary: introduction and discussion |
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Professor
Barbara van Ernst
Vice-Chancellor (L &T) Swinburne University of Technology |
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12.30 |
Lunch |
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| 2.4 |
1.15 |
University Governance Requirements
Plenary: introduction and discussion |
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Senior Vice-Principal
Ian Marshman
Melbourne University |
| 2.5 |
2.15 |
Auditing Research
Plenary: introduction and discussion |
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Professor Peter Sheehan
Vice-Chancellor
Australian Catholic University |
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3.00 |
Coffee Break |
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| 2.6 |
3.15 |
Reaching a Decision
3.15 – 3.40pm Introduction
3.40 – 4.30pm Role play (split into groups)
Coffee available
4.30 – 4.50pm Plenary feedback |
Audit Manual Chap. 6 & Chap. 11
Paper 2.6
Presentation 2.6 |
Dorte Kristoffersen
Audit Director,
AUQA |
| 2.7 |
4.50 |
Plenary Discussion
For discussion of any unresolved issues |
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Dr David Woodhouse
Executive Director,
AUQA |
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5.00 |
Close of Day 2 |
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Audit Manual references are to Audit Manual, version 3.0 (June 2006).
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