Introduction to IMS Lead Auditor Training
Who should attend?
- You want to audit Integrated Management Systems (IMS) against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 requirements
- You are an Auditor or QHSE Manager or Quality System Manager and want to add to your credibility with a qualification by a well-recognized certification body.
What will you learn?
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- Foundations of IMS:
Understand the purpose and principles of Integrated Management Systems.Learn the essential definitions needed to interpret and audit an IMS.
Explore the concept of risk management in an integrated system.-
- Standards & Compliance:
Analyse clauses of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 with practical examples of evidence for conformance.Understand the interrelation between different clauses of the standards.Learn to audit similar requirements simultaneously across multiple standards.-
- Audit Planning & Execution:
Develop an on-site audit plan with strong audit trails across processes and audit team members.Prepare process-based checklists for effective auditing.Gather objective evidence through observation, interviews, and document review.Audit processes for conformance, effectiveness, and objectives.-
- Auditor Skills & Responsibilities:
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors.Evaluate evidence to identify conformities and non-conformities.Report findings accurately, including grading non-conformities and assessing corrective actions.Relate audit findings to organizational policy and objectives, and present evaluations to top management. -
What do you need to prepare?
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001 and experience of auditing
- Ideally to have attended our ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 14001:2015 or OHSAS Lead auditor course
- To understand the basics of how organisations work and the role of top management
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.
Your future development
- Tutored Audits (coached live audit at your company)
- See our Business Improvement courses
LRQA Advantage
This course can be delivered as an in-company event for those organisations that have more than five people to attend this course.
In-company
This course can be delivered as an in-company event.
In-house
If you are looking for a course for four or more people, you may find our in-house option more cost-effective.
Customised
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