ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Lead Auditor Conversion

ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Lead Auditor Conversion (5 days)

This five-day Lead Auditor Training program (for qualified and practicing Lead Auditors) offers a detailed understanding of the core elements of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ISO 14001:2015 and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) ISO 45001:2018, presented within the broader framework of organisational and operational improvement.

The training is specifically designed to strengthen auditing skills for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with an emphasis on applying a risk-based approach throughout the audit process.

Course Objectives

This course provides comprehensive coverage of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, their implementation, and auditing practices. The key objectives are to:

  • Deliver a detailed review of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 through an interactive, workshop-based approach.

  • Apply a risk-based methodology to environmental management (including the identification of impacts and their significance) and health & safety management (with a focus on hazard identification and risk assessment).

  • Develop understanding of environmental and health & safety legislation relevant to management systems.

  • Clarify the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors.

  • Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct audits of EMS and/or OHSMS effectively.

  • Strengthen reporting skills to ensure clear, impactful communication with management.

The successful completion of this course fulfils the requirements for becoming a registered OH&S lead auditor and adds credibility.

The course is based on the IRCA specification – PR357 ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor.

Course Duration: 5 Days
Delivery Method: Online

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FAQs

  • This course is intended for:

    • Lead Auditors who wish to broaden their qualifications to include both ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, in addition to their current Lead Auditor certification.

    • Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of designing and implementing an integrated management system incorporating EMS and OHSMS standards.

  • Highlights

    ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Standard Review
    A detailed exploration of the requirements of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System).

    System Integration
    Techniques and strategies to integrate both environmental and OHS aspects into existing audit processes and management systems.

    PDCA Cycle
    Understanding and applying the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle within both environmental and occupational health & safety management frameworks.

    Risk & Impact Assessment
    A risk-based approach to environmental impacts and occupational hazards, including their identification and assessment.

    Auditing Skills
    Practical skills in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on internal, supplier, and external audits.

    Legislative Compliance
    Understanding environmental and health & safety legislation and assessing an organisation's compliance with these requirements.

    Auditor Roles & Responsibilities
    Clarifying the roles and competencies of auditors and lead auditors.

    Key Skills Developed

    Audit Planning
    Developing audit plans for EMS and OHSMS audits.

    Evidence Gathering
    Techniques for gathering objective evidence through interviews and document review.

    Report Writing
    Skills in writing factual audit reports with clear findings and conclusions.

    Nonconformity Writing
    The ability to identify and document nonconformities clearly.

    Business Improvement
    Applying audit findings to drive continuous improvement in both environmental and OHS performance.

  • Prerequisites

    To successfully complete this course, it is recommended that participants meet the following requirements. This knowledge can be self-declared upon enrolment through your user profile on our Learning Management System (LMS). Two attempts are permitted for the declaration.

    • Knowledge of management systems auditing, demonstrated through successful completion of a CQI and IRCA-certified (or recognised equivalent) Auditor/Lead Auditor training course in another discipline.

    • Understanding of environmental management and OHSMS principles and concepts.

    • Familiarity with the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

    Important: If you are attending this course to extend your CQI and IRCA Lead Auditor qualification, it is mandatory to have successfully completed a five-day CQI and IRCA approved Lead Assessor course in any other discipline.

CQI & IRCA

This course is certified by CQI and IRCA (the Chartered Quality Institute and the International Register of Certificated Auditors)

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