Introduction
This three-day EMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Conversion course is designed for experienced lead auditors who need to extend their auditing competence to environmental management systems.
The course provides the knowledge required to conduct effective second- and third-party EMS audits against ISO 14001.
Successful completion satisfies the relevant CQI & IRCA training requirements for certification as an Environmental Lead Auditor.
CQI & IRCA certified training course number: 2828
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Those who have successfully completed an IRCA certified Lead Auditor course and wish to extend the knowledge and skills to encompass EMS auditing
- Anyone who wants to satisfy the formal training requirements for IRCA certification.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you will understand:
- The benefits of implementing an EMS and the background to ISO 14001 and EMAS
- Essential definitions and terminology for ISO 14001
- The purpose, intent and key requirements of ISO 14001, including similarities with ISO 9001
- How audits contribute to the effectiveness of a management system
- The role and responsibilities of an EMS auditor or lead auditor
- The relevance of environmental aspects and impacts
- How to plan your audits by developing effective checklists
- How to verify current practice conformity with defined requirements
- How to improve the stability and robustness of a management system
- How to gather objective evidence through observation, interviewing and reviewing documentation
- How to report your findings accurately against the requirements of ISO 14001
- What is corrective action and who takes responsibility
- The requirements to become a certificated auditor/lead auditor with IRCA.
What you need to prepare
Before attending this course:
- You must have successfully completed an IRCA approved Lead Auditor course, or accepted equivalent. (If you do not meet the above criteria, you need to attend first the EMS Auditor/Lead Auditor training course)
- You should have good knowledge of ISO 14001 standard, environmental management principles and concepts
- You should have extensive experience in auditing management systems
- You will need to complete pre-coursework prior to attending the course.
Whats included?
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24 CPD hours
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Training course materials
- CQI & IRCA certificate
- Lunch and refreshments for public attendees only
Course Delivery
- Classroom Instructor Led
- Public | On Site
- Virtual Instructor Led
Course Duration
3 days
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