ISO 45001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - CQI & IRCA Certified.

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.

Apart from our traditional face-to-face classroom courses, we also offer virtual classroom courses which 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.

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

• The purpose and benefits of an OH&S management system
• Essential definitions and terminology
• The importance of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
• The preventive approach to risk management
• The role and responsibilities of an Auditor/ Lead Auditor
• To plan and conduct an interview with top management
• To evaluate an organisation’s OH&S policy and objectives
• To prepare an on-site audit plan that establishes effective audit trails across processes, areas and between members of an audit team
• To prepare for your audits by developing effective checklists
• To gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing and reviewing documentation
• To evaluate objective evidence and correctly identify conformance and non-conformance with requirements
• To report findings accurately and evaluate proposals for corrective action
• The requirements to become a registered auditor/lead auditor with IRCA.

• 5 days for the traditional face to face classroom course.
• The blended course consists of two days eLearning and three days of tutor facilitated sessions. These are either face to face classroom or virtual classroom. The eLearning modules must be completed (including tests) in order for delegates to be able to attend the three-day classroom or virtual classroom modules.
• For eLearning, the average guided learning time is intended to be between 6-7 hours. Study time can vary depending on a range of factors including; delegates' current understanding of the subject, study environment and learning style. The tutor’s e-mail is provided to answer any queries that arise during completion of the eLearning modules.

All courses are followed by an online IRCA facilitated exam which may be taken at the delegates’ convenience within 30 days. The individual login link will be provided to each delegate at the end of the course. For further info see: CQI and IRCA online exams | CQI | IRCA (quality.org)

• 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.

• Training course materials
• Lunch and refreshments for face-to-face course attendees
• CQI & IRCA certificate

• Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company)
• QMS and EMS Auditor conversion courses
• IOSH and NEBOSH courses.

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 our Training Courses from LRQA.

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.

For more information on LRQA Approved Training Partner status, please visit the CQI & IRCA website.