The use of internal audits as a tool to analyze skills and competences

The degrees of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Barcelona have implemented a quality management system (QMS) (Real Decreto 1393/2007, Real Decreto 861/2010). One of the common subjects taught in formative period of students is Quality and Prevention. The competences that the students must acquire are knowing the QMS and the basis of certification and accreditation. They must also have skills to plan and propose actions to ensure quality and to prepare documentation of a quality management system, among others. The aim of the work is the execution of internal audits carried out by students to analyze the degree of skills and competences obtained by the auditors throughout the course Quality and Prevention.