Presentation
The ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor course, accredited by the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), provides the necessary knowledge to audit any type of organization based on the ISO Standard. Through dynamic classes and group and individual practical exercises, you will acquire the ability to ensure that your environmental management system (EMS) complies with the standard.
An Environmental Management System helps organizations manage and improve their environmental performance and ensure that environmental responsibilities are met.
The course is delivered by highly qualified teachers through a Virtual Classroom, with extensive teaching experience in these subjects and professional recognition.
The sessions integrate the theoretical part into the practical part in a dynamic way through debates, real cases, and other exercises.
The cases seen in the course refer to a fictitious company; however, the procedures, work instructions, and data could correspond to those of real companies.
The practical exercises have been carefully designed to focus on issues that commonly arise during quality management system audits.
Bureau Veritas additionally offers, to students who wish, the possibility of taking an online course prior to the IRCA course that provides them with the basic knowledge and concepts that will facilitate better use of the IRCA course.
Benefits of IRCA-accredited training
- It will increase your employment prospects thanks to the recognition of this certification by the business environment in the qualification of both internal and external auditors.
- Learn from the best. CQI is a globally recognized brand, and its specialist division IRCA is a world leader in management system audit training. IRCA rigorously evaluates its training partners before accrediting them to deliver their courses, therefore, the training provided by Bureau Veritas meets the highest standards.
- Professional recognition and acknowledgment by organizations. Our certified courses provide the skills and knowledge necessary for those who want to apply for CQI membership or IRCA certification. Membership offers endless development opportunities and is a valuable way to gain professional recognition for your expertise and commitment.
Bureau Veritas is an IRCA-accredited entity to deliver some of the best training programs for quality and audit professionals in the world.
Qualifications
There are two types of assessments: continuous assessment and an examination. The exam may be a 2-hour classroom or virtual exam, or a 1 hour 45-minute online E-Assessment, based on the course delivery mode, with E-Assessment as the priority. Electronic devices are not allowed in the exam room. Delegates are also evaluated on their progress during exercises. Those who pass both assessments will receive a Certificate of Achievement, meeting the requirements for CQI and IRCA EMS Auditor Certification. Those who don't pass will receive a Certificate of Attendance and can retake the exam once within 12 months.
For further information about IRCA Auditor certification in www.irca.org
Who should attend?
- Internal Auditors, Directors and Environmental Managers.
- Personnel with knowledge of the ISO 14001 standard.
- Professionals from various fields interested in these subjects.
The Course is essential for those who want to register as IRCA auditors or work as third-party auditors of quality management systems in a certification body.
Objectives
On successfully completing the course, students will be able to:
- Audit as per the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 standard
- Understand key elements of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021Standards.
- Understand key environmental issues
- Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria
- Successfully execute an environmental management systems audit
- Understand the differences between QMS and EMS audits
- Create clear, concise and relevant audit reports
- Communicate the audit findings to a client
The course uses a mixture of taught sessions,
discussions and practical exercises to achieve its
aims. The practical exercises are based upon a
fictional company. However, the procedures, work
instructions and data are typical and could relate
to many different enterprises equally. The
practical exercises have been carefully designed to
focus upon issues that commonly arise during EMS
audits.
Course Contents
PR315 - EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Course
1. Overview of Environmental Management Systems.
2. What to look for in the Context of the Organization?
3. What to look for in Implementation and Operation?
4. What to look for in Leadership, Planning and Support?
5. What to look for in Operation, Performance Evaluation and Improvement?
6. Environmental Legislation and Auditing by processes of implementation, compliance and effectiveness
7. Management and auditing techniques
8. Accreditation and Certification Processes (ISO 17021, IAF MD1)
9. Auditor Competence (ISO 19011, IRCA Standards)
10. Practical exercises, workshops and feedback