Description
Overview
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Environmental Management System (EMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Understand the operations of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001.
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Understand an auditor’s role to plan, lead and followup on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 14001 in the context of an EMS audit.
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011.
Target Audience
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Environmental Management System (EMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an Environmental Management System audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Environmental Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Environmental Management.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001
Day 2
- Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3
- On-site audit activities
Day 4
- Closing the audit
Day 5
- Certification Exam
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