Course Introduction
Our Integrated Management System Lead Auditor Training Course equips you with the skills and knowledge to audit IMS effectively against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards. This five-day course provides in-depth training to prepare you for the responsibilities of an IMS Lead Auditor, enabling you to drive organizational improvements and ensure compliance.
Learn how to conduct audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards with our IMS Lead Auditor course. Gain practical skills to perform audits, evaluate findings, and report results accurately.
Who Should Attend the IMS Lead Auditor Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals who want to audit Integrated Management Systems (IMS) against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
- Auditors, QHSE Managers, or Quality System Managers looking to enhance their credibility with a qualification from a well-recognized certification body.
What will you learn?
This comprehensive IMS Lead Auditor training provides you with the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the purpose of an IMS and the principles of management systems.
- Interpret essential definitions to audit Integrated Management Systems effectively.
- Analyze clauses of ISO standards and identify evidence showing conformance with requirements.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of an auditor and lead auditor.
- Audit simultaneously against similar requirements of multiple standards.
- Apply the concept of risk management in an integrated system.
- Prepare on-site audit plans that establish effective audit trails across processes.
- Audit processes for conformance, effectiveness, and specific objectives.
- Recognize the interrelation between different clauses of the standards.
- Create thorough, process-based checklists for audit preparation.
- Gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing, and documentation reviews.
- Evaluate objective evidence to correctly identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements.
- Report findings accurately, write and grade non-conformity reports, and evaluate corrective action proposals.
- Relate audit findings to organizational policies and objectives, and present evaluations to top management.
Training from LRQA
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What do you need to prepare?
To get the most from this training, prior knowledge and experience are recommended:
- A solid understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Auditing experience or participation in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor courses.
- A general understanding of how organizations work and the role of top management.
Course length
Five days of in-depth training.
Future Development After Completing IMS Lead Auditor Training
- Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company)
- See our Business Improvement courses
Tailored Training Solutions at LRQA
At LRQA, we offer flexible training options to meet your organization's specific needs:
In-house Training
Ideal for groups of 4 or more within your company, tailored to your specific business needs, offering a cost-effective solution delivered directly at your location.
Customised Training
Collaborate with our experts to develop a program tailored to your unique requirements.