Certified Competence For EMS Lead Auditor: Environmental Management Systems

This learning pathway provides you with the ideal sequence of learning activities that will enable you to reach proficiency in your new job role as a Lead Auditor, within the shortest possible time frame.

On completion of all the courses defined in this learning pathway, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform first, second- and third-party audits of management systems against the requirements of ISO 14001:2015, in accordance with the guidance given in the ISO 19011 for first- and second-party audits as well as the requirements of the ISO 17021 for third party audits.

It is compulsory to complete all courses in the learning pathway. Successful completion of all the courses in this learning path enables you to obtain a Certificate of Competence as an EMS Lead Auditor.

Purchase options are as follows:

• Buy all the courses at once or add courses as you go.
• When you buy 2 or more courses in a single order, you automatically get a 15% discount.

On completion of this path, you gain the required knowledge & skills to apply for CQI and IRCA Initial qualification for Certified Environmental Lead Auditor. On top of the competence requirements, you need to demonstrate experience in performing and leading audits to be able to become a Certified Environmental Lead Auditor.

Objectives:

At the completion of this learning pathway, you will be able to satisfy the training requirements for initial qualification as a CQI and IRCA approved EMS Lead Auditor which includes:

• Understanding management systems – What and why, including the harmonized structure for ISO management system standards.
• Understanding what an audit is and why are they necessary.
• Understanding the risk-based thinking process.
• Understanding the ISO 14001:2015 purpose and requirements from an auditing perspective.
• Be able to explain how to plan & conduct audits.
• Be able to explain audit communication.
• Create value-added audit reporting and follow-up.
• Make you confident in your role as a Lead Auditor.

Audience:

This learning path is suitable for:

• Anyone interested in becoming a lead auditor to perform first, second- and third-party Environmental Management Systems audits.
• Professionals or consultants who work with both Internal & External Audit teams.