Environmental Management Systems Internal Auditor: Three day course

BSI's "ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor" competency-based 3-day course teaches a general understanding of the concepts of the ISO 14001:2004 standard and the principles and practices of effective internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2002, "Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing." Experienced instructors explain the clauses of ISO 14001:2004 in detail and guide students through internal audits that are required for an environmental management system based on ISO 14001:2004. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.

RABQSA logoThis course comprises the following two RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:

  • EM – Environmental Management Systems
  • AU – Management Systems Auditing

Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above.

Learning objectives

  • Understand environmental management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
  • Understand the purpose of the ISO 14000 Series
  • Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard
  • Understand the process approach
  • Manage an audit program
  • Conduct audit activities according to ISO 19011:2002
  • Communicate effectively during the audit
  • Understand auditor responsibilities
  • Identify types of audits
  • Follow the audit process

Course materials

Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.

Who should attend

  • Environmental Management Representatives
  • Auditors from other disciplines
  • Quality Directors
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Managers
  • Cross functional team members of implementation projects

Course times

  • Day 1:  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Day 2:  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Day 3:  8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Prerequisite

A prior review of the ISO 14001:2004 standard and an understanding of auditing principles is suggested for this course.  Additionally, it is highly recommended that inexperienced students take the BSI e-learning class "Essentials of ISO 14001:2004" prior to attending the classroom training.

 


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