IRCA CERTIFIED LEAD AUDITOR COURSE ISO 14001:2015

Learning Objectives:

• Understand environmental management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
• Understand the purpose of the ISO 14000 series
• Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard
• Understand the differences between QMS and EMS audits
• Identify aspects and impacts
• Understand key environmental issues
• Understand environmental legislation
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor
• Apply ISO 19011 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
• Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits
• Conduct all phases of an internal audit
• Prepare and present effective reports
• Understand the role of objectives, scope, and criteria in the audit process
• How to plan audits
• Conduct audit team selection
• Initiate the audit and conduct opening meetings
• Understand lead auditor responsibilities
• Communicate effectively during the audit
• Prepare audit conclusions
• Conduct closing meetings

• Those who want to lead compliance in line with ISO 14001/EMAS standards
• Existing auditors of quality systems and safety management systems
• Organizations seeking ISO 14001 certification

Educational Approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:

• Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
• Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
• Practice test similar to the certification exam

Training

• Course introduction
• Management system – why and what?
• Why, and what is an, Audit?
• Risk management through aspects and impacts
• Reflect and review of day one
• ISO14001: Purpose and requirements
• Plan an audit
• Plan an Audit continued
• Presentation and discussion checklists and audit plans
• Conduct an Audit
• Conduct an audit continued complete audit simulations
• Report and Follow up
• Reflection preparation
• Revision and Certification Exam

Course Structure

The course is highly participative and will enable delegates to build on existing skills. Emphasis is placed on practical application of assessment knowledge and skills. Realistic case studies allow delegates to apply skills and knowledge to all stages of the assessment process. This course has been designed with input and feedback internationally from a number of trainers, customers and training consultants.