BSI’s “ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor” competency-based 4-day course teaches the principles and practices of effective environmental management systems (EMSs) and process audits in accordance with the ISO 14000 series of standards and ISO 19011:2002, “Guidelines for Quality and/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.” Experienced instructors guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.
This course comprises the following three RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:
- EM – Quality Management Systems
- AU – Management Systems Auditing
- TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above
Learning objectives
- Understand environmental management definitions, concepts, and guidelines
- Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 standard
- Identify aspects and impacts
- Manage an audit program
- Initiate the audit and conduct opening meetings
- Understand auditor responsibilities
- Understand environmental legislation
- Communicate effectively during the audit
- Generate audit findings
- Conduct closing meetings
- Reporting audit results
Who Should Attend
- Environmental Management representatives
- Quality Directors
- Regulatory affairs managers
- Health, Safety and Environmental managers
- Individuals interested in conducting first-party, second-party or third-party audits
- Cross functional team members of an implementation project
There are written tests on each of the competency units in turn on Days 2, 3 and 4. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed “Competent” for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).
Duration
4 days (8.30am - 5.00pm)
Cost
$2295.00 (inc GST)
Dates
- 9-12 May 2011 (Melbourne)
- 14-17 June 2011 (Sydney)
Next steps
To book onto the course please fill in a booking form.
BSI can also offer this course on an in-house basis. Trainers can deliver courses on your premises minimising disruption to your business. In-house training is suitable for larger groups and is a cost effective training option.
For more information, please contact us or complete our training enquiry form.
