Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second
and third-party audits of environmental management systems against ISO 14001, in accordance with
ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. On successful completion of the course, the delegates will
be capable of performing effective audits of companies’ Environmental Management Systems, reporting
the outcome and determine whether or not it meets the requirements of the ISO 14000 series.
Course Content:
- An introduction and explanation of ISO 45001 terminologies.
- Philosophy and the fundamental principles of ISO 45001 series
- Overview of the requirements of ISO 45001 standard.
- Definitions, purpose, objectives and benefits of ISO 45001 auditing.
- Risk assessment and context of organization
- Risk based audit approach, scheduling and planning of ISO 45001 internal and external audits.
- An explanation of audits, their purpose and planning, and the way to approach, perform and
report an audit. - Auditor’s responsibilities, personnel attributes and Auditor competence.
- Successful tools and techniques for ISO 45001 OH&S auditing.
- Effective communication, reporting & follow-up of ISO 45001 OH&S auditing.
- ISO 45001 auditing as a tool for continual improvement.
- Auditor Registration Scheme.
- Final Examination
Prior Knowledge:
Before starting this course, delegates are expected to have the following prior knowledge.
ISO 45001:2018 Foundation (OHSMS)
Management Systems
- The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.
- The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility,
policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.
a) Environmental Management
- Enhancement of environmental performance.
- Fulfilment of compliance obligations.
- Achievement of environmental objectives.
b) ISO 14001
- Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001 and the commonly used environmental management
terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001, which may be gained by completing
a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2015 Foundation (EMS) training course or the equivalent.
Who Should Attend?
- All levels of management who are involved in implementing ISO 14001 EMS internal and external auditing.
- All levels of management who plan, execute and follow up ISO 14001 EMS internal and external auditing.
Course Duration: 5 days
Delivery Mode: Class
Final Assessment: Examination will be conducted online administered by CQI and IRCA.
Note: Learner will be awarded with Certificate after successfully passing the examination.
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