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ISO 45001 Course Introduction

This ISO 45001 training course outlines the necessary skills needed to lead an ISO 45001 audit team and conduct first, second and third-party audits against the standard requirements.
There are three delivery options for you to choose from; a 38-hour virtual classroom course delivered in 5 sessions; a 40-hour virtual classroom course delivered in 7 sessions and the traditional face to face 5-day classroom course.
The virtual classroom courses are delivered in real time by experienced tutors via our online platform and provide delegates with the flexibility of attending from a convenient place, without the requirement of travelling.
Successful completion of this certified course satisfies the requirements to become a registered OH&S lead auditor and adds credibility through a formal qualification.

Who should attend?

Professionals who want to audit OH&S Management Systems against ISO 45001 requirements.

What will you learn?

  • Foundations of OH&S Management Systems
Understand the purpose and benefits of an OH&S management system.
Learn essential definitions and terminology.
Recognize the importance of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control.
Apply a preventive approach to risk management.
  • Auditor Roles & Responsibilities
Understand the role and responsibilities of an Auditor and Lead Auditor.
Learn how to plan and conduct interviews with top management.
Evaluate an organisation’s OH&S policies and objectives.
  • Audit Planning & Preparation
Prepare an on-site audit plan with effective audit trails across processes, areas, and audit team members.
Develop process-based checklists to support audit activities.
  • Audit Execution & Evidence Gathering
Collect objective evidence through observation, interviews, and documentation review.
Assess evidence to correctly identify conformities and non-conformities.
  • Reporting & Professional Development
Report findings accurately and evaluate proposals for corrective action.
Understand the requirements to become a registered Auditor/Lead Auditor with IRCA.

Course length

  • For in-person classroom and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses: 5 days.
  • For blended courses: 8 hours of online learning, divided into 11 eLearning modules that can be completed over a period of up to ten days, followed by 3 full days of in-person classroom training or virtual instructor-led training (VILT).

What do you need to prepare?

  • Knowledge of occupational health & safety management principles and concepts
  • A basic knowledge of managing OH&S through hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, compliance with legal and other requirements
  • Knowledge of the requirements presented in the Introduction to ISO 45001 and  ISO 45001 Internal Auditor course.
  • Complete approximately 2.5 - 3 hours of pre-course work prior to attending the course.

What's included?

  • Training course materials
  • Lunch and refreshments for public attendees only
  • CQI & IRCA certificate

Why choose LRQA

With LRQA, you can access a wide range of courses to help you further your career and bring improvements to the management systems in your organisation. With many learning styles to choose from, our training courses can help you develop and reach your next level. Find out more about Ascend Training Courses from LRQA. 

Future Development Opportunities

After completing this course, you can enhance your expertise with:

  • Tutored Audits: Coached live audits conducted at your organization.
  • QMS and EMS Auditor Conversion Courses: Expand your auditing skills into other management system disciplines.
  • IOSH and NEBOSH Courses: Broaden your knowledge of health and safety management.

Course assessment

Continuous assessment and a 2-hour examination.

CQI & IRCA certified

This LRQA training course satisfies the formal training requirements stipulated by the CQI & IRCA.

CQI and IRCA certified training is mapped to a unique competency framework based on the latest skills needed by employers. As an Approved Training Partner, LRQA has been thoroughly assessed to ensure the highest standards.

CQI & IRCA

For more information, please visit the CQI & IRCA website. 

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