Environmental management systems lead auditor: Five day course

BSI’s ISO 14001:2004 environmental management Systems lead auditor course teaches the principles and practices of effective environmental management systems (EMSs) and process audits in accordance with the ISO 14000 series of standards and ISO 19011:2002, “Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.”  Experienced instructors guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results.  Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.

RABQSA logoThis course is certified by the RABQSA.  Students successfully completing this course (by passing the continual evaluation and the written examination) fulfill the RABQSA training requirements for RABQSA EMS Auditor and EMS Lead Auditor certification.

Learning objectives

  • Understand environmental management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
  • Understand the purpose of the ISO 14000 series
  • Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard
  • Identify aspects and impacts
  • Manage an audit program
  • Initiate the audit and conduct opening meetings
  • Understand auditor responsibilities
  • Conduct on-site activities
  • Understand environmental legislation
  • Communicate effectively during the audit
  • Generate audit findings
  • Prepare audit conclusions
  • Conduct closing meetings
  • Reporting audit results
  • Conduct an audit follow-up
  • Understand the certification process

Course materials

Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.

Who should attend

  • Individuals interested in conducting first-party, second-party, or third-party audits
  • Environmental management representatives
  • Quality directors
  • Regulatory affairs managers
  • Health, safety, and environmental managers
  • Cross functional team members of an implementation project

Prerequisite

There is a pre-course questionnaire to be completed and signed before the first day of the course.  A prior review of the ISO 14001 standard and internal audit experience are strongly recommended for this course.


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