Rule 8 Code: Every member shall at all times conduct themselves with integrity, independence, and objectivity to preserve the dignity of the profession. |Gazette 2026: Surveillance audits for MRCA QSARS Item 18.0 accredited auditors currently ongoing. |COSTAM Mandate: Full 100% MOF public tender quality advisory eligibility certified. |Rule 8 Code: Every member shall at all times conduct themselves with integrity, independence, and objectivity to preserve the dignity of the profession. |Gazette 2026: Surveillance audits for MRCA QSARS Item 18.0 accredited auditors currently ongoing.
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Institute of Quality Malaysia

Malaysia Register of Certificated Auditors (MRCA)

Administered by the Institute of Quality Malaysia, the MRCA sets the national benchmark for accrediting quality systems auditors, management consultants, and certified training providers.

Statutory Governance Note: Live Site Discrepancy Resolution

The IQM portal resolves historical text discrepancies between the dedicated scheme page and the general overview page:

QSARS Fee Item Number: Set to "18.0" (dedicated scheme page source of truth) rather than the ambiguous "19.0".
Official Cheque Payee: Standardized to "Institute of Quality M'sia (MRCA-Program)", supplemented with online Maybank transfer.
Standard Operating Procedure

5-Stage MRCA Auditor Registration SOP

Official statutory roadmap for applicant dossier submission and technical council assessment.

01

Acquire Forms

Download official MRCA PD10/PD11 & relevant syllabus logs from registry portal.

Stage 1 of 5
02

Compile Dossier

Collate audit logs, CPD records, educational transcripts & sponsor attestations.

Stage 2 of 5
03

Draw Cheque

Pay via Maybank A/C 5141 8721 3265 or cheque payable to 'Institute of Quality M\'sia (MRCA-Program)'.

Stage 3 of 5
04

Courier Dispatch

Deliver bound physical dossier with remittance proof to IQM Secretariat HQ.

Stage 4 of 5
05

Board Assessment

MRCA Registration Board convenes for technical assessment and certificate issuance.

Stage 5 of 5

Quality System Auditors Registration Scheme (QSARS)

National certification under Rule 18.0 for third-party QMS assessors across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Surveillance Fee: Item 18.0 Schedule
Maybank A/C: 5141 8721 3265

Auditor Certification Levels (MRCA 002 Framework)

Provisional Auditor

Completed approved Lead Auditor Course (TCP-AUG22 Rev3). Shadowing certified lead auditors on official audits.

Surveillance: Mandatory log review before promotion to Registered status.

Internally retained from MRCA 002 syllabus (unverified against legacy Drupal crawl).

Registered Auditor

Minimum 20 audit days across at least 4 complete system audits within the preceding 3 calendar years.

Surveillance: Annual log renewal via Form PD11 under Item 18.0 fee schedule.

Internally retained from MRCA 002 syllabus (unverified against legacy Drupal crawl).

Registered Lead Auditor

Minimum 35 audit days, with at least 15 days acting as Team Leader directing audit teams on full on-site audits.

Surveillance: Comprehensive peer review and statutory surveillance under Item 18.0.

Internally retained from MRCA 002 syllabus (unverified against legacy Drupal crawl).

Official 6-Document QSARS Application Package

View Dedicated Scheme Page & Full Application Table →
Auditors Registration Page →
MRCA-CL-01

New MRCA Application Checklist

2 Pages
MRCA-001

QSARS Booklet MRCA001

24 Pages
MRCA-PD10

Application Form PD10

6 Pages
MRCA-PD11-1

Audit Log PD11-1

4 Pages
MRCA-PD11-2

QMS Auditing Experience Log PD11-2

4 Pages
MRCA-PD11

Auditor Registration Renewal Form PD11

5 Pages

Quality System Consultants Registration Scheme (QSCRS)

National certification framework identifying qualified management system advisors for enterprises and statutory agencies.

Stakeholder Advisory: Cheque payee name varies across legacy pages ("MRCA – IQM" vs "Institute of Quality M'sia (MRCA-Program)"). Verify current payee before issuing draft.

Consultant Accreditation Criteria:

  • Proven track record assisting at least 3 organizations through to successful third-party ISO certification.
  • Valid registration as Member (MIQM) or Fellow (FIQM) in good standing.
  • Formal submission of technical methodology and peer testimonials.
  • Compliance with Rule 8 Conflict of Interest stipulations (cannot audit client within 2 years).

Enterprise Benefits:

Engaging an accredited QSCRS consultant guarantees rigorous alignment with ISO high-level structure and minimizes certification audit non-conformities.

Browse Registered QMS Consultants →

Training Course Provider (TCP) Scheme

Stringent quality syllabus validation framework licensing training organizations to deliver certified ISO Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor courses carrying official MRCA CPD hours.

View Accredited TCP Calendar →

National Quality Excellence (NQE) Framework

Institutional benchmarking model built on the 1998 Asia Pacific Quality Award (APQA) legacy, enabling Malaysian firms to gauge continuous process optimization against international excellence criteria.

Explore NQE Maturity Rubrics →
Statutory Verification

Verify an MRCA Auditor or Scheme Certificate

Instant lookups against the live statutory registry database by Registration Number or Auditor Name.