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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 & Responsibilitie
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

Training from LRQA

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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

In-house

If you are looking for a course for four or more people, you may find our in-house option more cost-effective. Contact the team for a quote.