Continual Improvement is one of the key Management Principles of ISO 14001 ("the Standard). With this in mind, internal auditing goes beyond compliance, and becomes one of the key drivers of business improvement. ​Also, the role of the Internal Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor is changing; he/ she must be able to audit in-scope processes with emphasis on risk. 

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This 3-day highly interactive training course is designed to train delegates to play an active role in:

• Ensuring that the documented EMS complies with the requirements of the standard (mandatory documents)

• Managing the effectiveness of the documented EMS

• Ensuring the adequacy and operational efficiency of the implemented EMS

• Identifying opportunities for process and business improvement as part of the EMS auditing process

• The development and improvement of working practices across the organisation.

 

The course:

• Provides an overview of the ISO 14000 family (series), and the latest version of ISO 14001, ISO

      14004, and ISO 19011 (EMS auditing)

• Focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective EMS

• Helps understand the role of the internal auditor in its development and continual improvement.

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Who Should Attend

 

This course is essential for those who will:

• Perform internal EMS audits against procedures, work instructions, specifications, etc.

• Plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes

• Managers responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of an operating business unit

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Other people who find this course useful are:

• Team Leaders

• Supervisors

• Those involved in EMS implementation, operation, and maintenance

• Senior managers involved in, and/ or affected by, the outcome of EMS audits

• Those considering EMS certification to the ISO 14001 standard.

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All the above potential delegates:

• Usually work in Environmental-driven organisations,

• Are looking for opportunities to broaden their awareness of Environmental issues

• Are keen to better understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business.

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Learning Objectives

 

By the end of this course, delegates will:

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Have learned how to:​

• Prepare for an audit and construct an effective checklist

• Gather audit evidence, making use of interviewing, observation and document review skills

• Evaluate audit evidence

• Write nonconformity reports (NCR)

• Verify the effectiveness of corrective action

• Conduct a follow up audit.

 

Have understood the principles of internal EMS auditing, and should be able to:

 

• Explain the process-based EMS model of ISO 14001 regarding the PDCA cycle

• The contribution of the internal audit in maintaining and improving an EMS

• Explain the role and responsibilities of an Internal EMS Auditor regarding planning, conducting, reporting and following up an internal EMS audit, in accordance with the standard

• Plan, conduct, and report the findings of an internal EMS audit, based on the requirements of ISO 14001, and in accordance with the guidance of ISO 19011

• Follow up on the recommended actions to rectify any non-conformances of an EMS

• Gather objective evidence to establish conformance of the EMS with the standard

• Interview auditees, observe how processes are performed, and sample EMS documentation

• Write factual audit reports, that help to improve the effectiveness of the EMS by the implementation of appropriate corrective actions.

 
Course Content

 

The main topics covered during the course are:

• Introduction to EMS auditing

• Environmental Management Systems (and related ISO standards)

• The audit process

• The Role of the Internal Auditor

• Managing the Internal audit programme

• Factors for determining audit frequency

• The Internal Audit Process: preparation, performance, reporting, and follow up.

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Prerequisites

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The following are general prerequisites for attending our training courses:

• Proficiency in the English language

• Consideration for other course participants

• Willingness to actively participate during the training sessions, and an open mind to learn new ways of working.

 

N.B. the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) recommends that delegates should have some

prior knowledge of the following, before attending an ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course:

• Management systems

• Environmental management

• ISO 14001: 2015 standard

 

The above is covered at Foundation level training, which is part of the 3 day course.

Training Approach

 

The course covers both theory and practice:

• Slide-based training sessions, illustrated with examples

• Business cases

• Preparation for the Foundation exam

• Practice test (mock exam) similar to the certification exam.

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Examination

 

• Duration      45 min.

• Format        Closed book

• Questions   30 multiple-choice questions

• Pass mark  70% (21 correct answers)

 

Competence Domains Being Tested

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• Fundamental principles and concepts of Environmental Management

• ISO 14001 requirements for Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

 

Certification

 

The ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certificate will be issued to delegates passing the exam.

 

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