• Those responsible carrying out environmental system audits

• Internal auditors – New and Existing

• Experienced quality auditors who want to audit environmental management systems and who need to show professional competence in this subject.

• Managers who will have to evaluate the outcome of internal EMS audits

• Those who manage the risk and opportunity within Environment in their organization

• Those who already work as an auditor but need a refresher.

• Develop the knowledge and skill required to conduct a full audit of an organisation’s Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO 14001:2026. To gain the confidence to effectively audit an EMS in accordance with internationally recognised best practice techniques.

• The course provides delegates the skills and confidence to plan, conduct, report and follow up EMS audits.

• The course is built around a central case study that simulates a site audit, giving delegates practical experience in tackling audit tasks. Workshops, discussions, and interactive tutorials cover important topics.

• Delegates achieve certification through a combination of continuous assessment during the course and a 2-hour examination.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

The CQI and IRCA states that delegates are expected to have the following prior knowledge before attending this course:-

Management systems

The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle

The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review, and continual improvement.

Environmental management

The intended outcomes of an environmental management system:

• Enhancement of environmental performance

• Fulfilment of compliance obligations

• Achievement of environmental objectives.

Assessment: Continuous assessment and an online 1 hour 45 minutes or a written 2-hour examination

Reference to existing CQI units/courses: U306 Management Systems Audit