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CQI / IRCA approved Lead Auditor Training Program on
ISO 14001: 2015 Environment Management System.

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Course Features:.

This is CQI / IRCA approved course on EMS – ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (IRCA Course No. 18125). This course is designed in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021. The course includes understanding the elements of ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management System coupled with a practical approach to plan, effectively conduct and report first party, second party and third party audits of EMS which helps organizations to achieve their environmental objectives and improve overall environmental performance.

The course focuses on imparting knowledge and developing skills in conducting audits of EMS effectively and independently as a team leader.

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Course Objectives:.

  • To understand the overview of ISO 14001:2015 –Environment Management System
  • To enable delegates understand key concepts in Environment Management System auditing
  • To impart/enhance practical auditing skills to become certificated Lead Auditor
  • To enable the delegates to plan, conduct and manage EMS audits effectively in accordance with the principles and guidelines of ISO 19011 and ISO/ IEC 17021
  • To strengthen both technical skills and professional behaviors required for performing EMS audits effectively as a Lead Auditor.
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  • Individuals aiming to become certified EMS auditors or Lead Auditors

  • Professionals seeking a career in EMS auditing

  • Environmental engineers, officers, executives, and managers

  • EMS Management Representatives

  • Current internal auditors of EMS systems

  • Environmental consultants.

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Prerequisites:.

All the delegates / participants are expected to have basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of Environmental Management Systems including awareness of Environmental terms – Aspects – Impacts, responsibilities, management commitments, terms, definitions and requirements of ISO 14001:2015 & relevant Legal requirements. Additionally, the knowledge and understanding of the PDCA cycle will support a successful completion of the course.

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Course Contents:.

  • Introduction to the CQI/IRCA auditor registration scheme and the advantages of becoming a certified EMS Lead Auditor
  •  Overview of the Annex SL high-level structure and its relevance to management systems
  •  Detailed understanding of ISO 14001:2015, including EMS planning, leadership roles, risk-based thinking, performance evaluation, and continual improvement
  •  Explanation of the life cycle perspective and its application within an Environmental Management System.
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Certificate:.

  • Focus compliance obligation determination, update and compliance evaluation
  • Introduction to EMS Auditing and Third Party Certification process
  • Audit basics: Definitions, audit principles and types of audits
  • Audit planning and preparation
  • Conducting on-site audit and audit reporting
  • Corrective action and audit follow-up activities
  • Lead Auditor attributes, competence and evaluation
  • Course Summary and Q&A
  • Continuous Assessment exercises and feedback
  • Syndicate and role-play exercises and feedback
  • Examination
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Duration:.

5 Days