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.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.
Who should attend?
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
Learning objectives
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 follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
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
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and best practices used in EMS audits
Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
