This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2015 and ensure that the organization is headed towards environmental management excellence by committing to environmental best practices. The Lead Auditor training will equip participants with the skills and ability to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 1911, and certification process according to ISO 17021.
Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit programs, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.
Mastering the audit of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
Summary
This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to audit an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2015 and ensure that the organization is headed towards environmental management excellence by committing to environmental best practices. The Lead Auditor training will equip participants with the skills and ability to manage a team of auditors by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training, the participant will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 1911, and certification process according to ISO 17021.
Based on practical exercises, the participant will develop the skills (mastering audit techniques) and competencies (managing audit teams and audit programs, communicating with customers, conflict resolution, etc.) necessary to efficiently conduct an audit.
Who should attend?
To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO 14001 internal audit following ISO 19011 guidelines
To acquire the expertise to perform an ISO14001 certification audit following ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO 17021 specifications
To acquire the necessary expertise to manage an EMS audit team
To understand the operation of an ISO 14001 conformant Environmental Management System
To understand the relationship between an Environmental Management System controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
To improve the ability to analyze the internal and external Environmental Management of an organization and audit decision-making in the context of an EMS
Course agenda
Day 1: introduction to environmental management and ISO 14001
Course objectives and structure
Standard and regulatory framework
Certification process
Fundamental principles of environmental management
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Day 2: audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Audit approach based on evidence and risk
Initiating the audit
Stage 1 audit
Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
Stage 2 audit (Part 1)
Day 3: on-site audit activities
Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
Day 4: closing the audit
Documentation of the audit and quality review
Closing the audit
Evaluating action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Competence and evaluation of auditors
Closing the training
Day 5: certification exam
Prerequisites
ISO 14001 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO 14001 is recommended
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and practice:
Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations
Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
Practice test similar to the certification exam
Examination and certification
The “Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 2: Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting of an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 14001 audit program
The “Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam
After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Auditor, Certified ISO 14001 Auditor or Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor depending on their level of experience. Those credentials are available for internal and external auditors
A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully pass the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential
For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 14001 Lead Auditor at https://pecb.com/certifications
General information
Certification fees are included in the exam price
A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants
A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants
In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free
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