CQI-IRCA PR315 EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (17912)

OBJECTIVES

On successfully completing the course, delegates will be able to:

• Audit as per the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 standard.

• Understand key elements of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 Standards.

• Understand key environmental issues.

• Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria.

• Successfully execute an environmental management systems audit.

• Understand the differences between QMS and EMS audits.

• Create clear, concise and relevant audit reports.

• Communicate the audit findings to a client.

• Grasp the aims, benefits and requirements of an ISO 14001:2015 audit.

• Interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements for audit application.

• Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value.

• Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use.

• Build stakeholder confidence by leading and managing processes in line with the latest requirements.

• Grasp the application of risk-based thinking, leadership and process management.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?

All those with responsibility to implement, maintain, audit and improve an EMS according to the ISO 14001:2015 Standard must attend this course.

Pre-requisites:

• Completion of secondary education. 

• An understanding of report writing is desirable. 

• The students are expected to have acquired the following prior knowledge:

Knowledge of the following environmental management principles and concepts and the intended outcome of an 

environmental management system 

• Enhanced environmental performance

• Fulfilment of compliance obligations

• Achievement of environmental objectives

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001, which may be gained by completing a CQI-IRCA certified EMS Foundation 

Training course or equivalent.

Further, the delegates must also be aware of Generic management systems including the PDCA cycle and 

interrelationships between core elements of a Management System and Top Management, Policy, objectives, planning, 

implementation, review and continuous improvement.

COURSE CONTENTS

Environmental Issues

• Environmental Management Systems review.

• What to look for in Context of the organization.

• What to look for in Implementation and Operation

• What to look for in Leadership. Planning and Support

• What to look for in operation, performance evaluations and improvements

• Environmental legislation & auditing for the process of implementation and compliance

• Audit management and techniques

• Accreditation & Certification processes (ISO 17021, IAF MD1)

• Auditor Competence

COURSE DATES

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December 23, 2024 09:00 December 27, 2024 17:00 Web BOOK NOW