OVERVIEW:

The course has been developed as per CQI and IRCA requirements to nurture skills and knowledge in the individuals for planning, conducting, and concluding a first, second or third party auditing for Management systems based on ISO 14001:2015. The course has been designed in line with the requirements of ISO 19011 and ISO17021 for auditing Management systems.

Course Outline:

The 5 day course has been designed to meet the CQI and IRCA requirement for certification of Lead Auditor based on ISO 14001:2007 EMS. The course covers:-

·                  Introduction to Auditing and important Audit terminologies.

·                  Requirements for planning the audits

·                  Stage 1 (Desktop) Auditing

·                  Planning for onsite Auditing

·                  Desktop onsite Auditing

·                  Onsite Audit Process including opening Meetings, Objective evidence collection, Communication during the audit

·                  Audit Findings and grading the non conformities

·                  Audit conclusion including audit report preparation

·                  Closing meeting and outcome of the audit

·                  Corrective action plan and audit follow up

Who Should Attend:

·                  QHSE Officers

·                  Fresh graduate wishing to start a career as environmentalist/ auditors

·                  Fresh graduate wishing to start a career as environmentalist/ auditors

·                  Environmental Professionals to gain worth in terms of certification and auditing skills

·                  Internal Auditors who wish to become external auditors for EMS

·                  Directors and members of Top Management

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE AND CONCEPT

Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Cycle

• Environmental issues includes an appreciation of environmental and pollution prevention and control
• Environmental Management Terms and definitions
• Appreciation of Environmental Compliance issues
• Environmental Management terms and definitions
• Typical Structures for Environmental Management Systems including process based systems

STRUCTURE, CONTENT AND REQUIREMENTS OF ISO 14001-2015

Students are expected to have the following prior knowledge:
 

• Previous experience and existing knowledge.
• Attending an IRCA ISO 14001 Foundation Course or Equivalent.
• Reading or self-study.

COURSE PERIOR & EXAM

Course Period:
5 Consecutive days start time 09:00 to 18:00  
 

Exam:
There is a 2 hours close book exam on the final day (pass mark 70%)