LICS Auditors

All LICS Lead Auditors are qualified auditors who have in-depth knowledge of EN 15038 and experience with translation services.

The following minimum qualification requirements for LICS EN 15038 Lead Auditors apply:

A: If a Lead Auditor candidate is a trained and experienced auditor (e.g. for quality management systems) in accordance with ISO 19011 with a minimum of 2 years of experience,

- he/she must participate in a LICS EN 15038 auditor theory training, and
- he/she must participate in at least one EN 15038 audit as a co-auditor.

B: If a Lead Auditor candidate is not an auditor in accordance with ISO 19011,

- he/she must participate in a LICS EN 15038 auditor theory training, and
- he/she must participate in at least two EN 15038 audits as an observer, and
- he/she must lead at least one EN 15038 audit under the supervision of a LICS EN 15038 auditor trainer.

LICS Auditors (Lead-Auditors and Co-Auditors) should demonstrate the following qualities:

• open-minded approach
• diplomacy and tact
• sound judgment
• analytical skills
• commitment to achieving targets
• industry-specific expertise

LICS Auditors follow strict rules of conduct based on EN 45011 requiring them to:

• act professionally
• aim to increase competence
• avoid any role or activity that may result in conflicts of interest
• disclose any conflict of interest
• be truthful, accurate, fair and responsible to the public
• maintain audit confidentiality
• disclose who they represent