The IECB ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course enables you to acquire the
necessary competencies to conduct effective environmental management system
(EMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and
techniques.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the
recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing and
integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to
effectively plan and conduct ISO 14001 conformity assessment audits.
In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this training course
adopts a practical approach by incorporating examples, exercises, and quizzes
that help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment
audits, such as the interpretation of ISO 14001 requirements in the context of
an audit, the application of auditing principles and methods, the utilization of
approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team,
drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing
the exam, you gain the 'Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor' credential, which
validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the
knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems that are based on
the requirements of ISO 14001.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
* Explain the foundational concepts and principles of an environmental
management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
* Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an
auditor
* Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the
foundational audit concepts and principles
* Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with
ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices
of auditing
* Manage an ISO 14001 audit programme
EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
This training course is participant centred and:
* Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in EMS audits
* Provides practical exercises which are based on scenarios inspired by
real-life events
* Encourages interaction between the trainer and participants by means of
questions and suggestions
* Provides quizzes consisting of stand-alone and scenario-based questions,
tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam
COURSE OVERVIEW
* Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of an environmental management
system
* Module 2 Environmental management system requirements
* Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles
* Module 4 Preparing an ISO 14001 audit
* Module 5 Conducting an ISO 14001 audit
* Module 6 Closing an ISO 14001 audit
* Module 7 Operating an ISO 14001 audit programme
COURSE AGENDA
* Day 1: Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO
14001
* Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
* Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the audit and the Certification
exam
PROVIDED BY
This course is Accredited by NACS [http://www.nacs.ee/]and Administered by
the IECB [https://www.iecb.org/]
ACCREDITATION
ASSESSMENT
* All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their
course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on
the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score.
For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam
which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at
70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store.
* Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates
receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement
PREREQUISITES
In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have an
understanding of environmental concepts, ISO 14001, and audit principles.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only)
Course Slide Deck
Official Study Guides
CPD Certificate
The Exam
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for:
* Auditors seeking to conduct internal EMS audits
* Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process
* Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO
14001 in an organization
* Technical experts seeking to prepare for EMS audits
* Expert advisors in environmental management