Overview
The 5-day Lead Auditor training course aims to provide participants with the knowledge, and develop the skills and expertise necessary to:
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Audit a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2015
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Ensure that the organization is competent in maintaining and continually improving its QMS
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Perform third party audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques
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Proficiently plan and perform internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO 17021.
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Manage audit teams and audit programmes, communicate with customers, resolve conflicts, etc.
Based on practical exercises, the participants will master the audit tools and techniques.

ISO 13485: 2016
Lead Auditor


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Contents
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Overview
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Who should attend
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Learning objectives
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Course agenda and content
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Prerequisites
- Training approach
- Examination
- Competence domains being tested
- Certification
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General course information
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Overview
This 5-day training course prepares participants to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS) that complies with the requirements of ISO 14001: 2015.
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The training is consistent with the project management practices of ISO 10006 and compatible with ISO 14004 and ISO 10012:
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ISO 10006 Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects
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ISO 14004 Environmental Management Systems - General Guidelines on Principles, Systems and Support Techniques
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ISO 10012 Measurement Management Systems - Requirements for Measurement Processes and Measuring Equipment.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to:
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Implement environmental management processes
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Address risks of environmental impacts and opportunities in environmental protection
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Achieve balance between the elements for a sustainable development i.e. the environment, society and economy.
ISO 14001
Lead Implementer
Training Course details
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5 days (09.00 - 17.00 GMT)
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Online instructor-led via zoom.us
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£1190 + VAT per delegate
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Deadline for payment/ registration: 2 calendar days before course start
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Included: 5 days online instructor-led training, delegate workbook, online exam, and certificate.
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Onsite training
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Please refer to our Terms & Conditions:
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Trainer's expenses for onsite training, paid by the client
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Fixed onsite training expenses policy
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Who Should Attend
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Those leading the EMS implementation, operation, and maintenance
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Auditors, who wish to fully understand the EMS implementation process
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Managers involved in, and/ or affected by, the outcome of EMS audits
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Expert advisors in Environmental Management Systems
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Technical experts preparing to assume a functional role in environmental management or join an EMS project
management team.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will have understood the following:
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Implementation of an EMS, according to ISO 14001
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Concepts, principles, methods and techniques required for effective management of an EMS
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Relationship between EMS components and meeting the requirements of various stakeholders
On course completion delegates will be able to:
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Identify the environmental risks and opportunities associated with an organization
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Support an organization in implementing and maintaining an ISO 14001-compliant EMS
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Manage an EMS project management team engaged in its development and implementation
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Advise senior management on best practices in managing environmental aspects related to products and services produced and delivered by an organisation
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Analyse data and information to support effective decision-making within the context of the organisation and environmental management
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Prepare an organization for EMS certification to ISO 14001.
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Course Agenda and Content
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Day 1: Introduction to EMS, ISO 14001 Standard, and Project Initiation for EMS Development and Implementation
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Course objectives and outline
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The standard and regulatory framework
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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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Principles of environmental management
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Initiating the EMS development and implementation project
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Understanding the organization and clarifying its environmental objectives
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Analysis and assessment of the current state of the EMS.
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Day 2: EMS Planning and Development
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Leadership and approval of the EMS project
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EMS scope
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Environmental management policies
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Identification of environmental aspects
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Risk assessment
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Definition of the organizational structure of Environmental Management
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Day 3: EMS Implementation ​
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Definition of the document management process
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Design of controls and drafting of policies & procedures
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Communication plan
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Training and awareness plan
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Operations Management
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Day 4: EMS Measurement, Continuous Improvement and Preparation for the Certification Audit
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Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation of EMS effectiveness
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Internal audit
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Management review
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Treatment of issues and non-conformities
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Continual improvement
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Preparing for the certification audit
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EMS certification audit: stages
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EMS registration
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EMS certification lifecycle
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Competence and evaluation of implementers
Day 5: Certification Exam.
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Prerequisites
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The following are general prerequisites for attending our training courses:
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Proficiency in the English language
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Consideration for other course participants
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Willingness to actively participate during the training sessions, and an open mind to learn new ways
of working.
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ISO 14001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 14001 is recommended.
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Training Approach
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The course covers both theory and practice:
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Slide-based training sessions, illustrated with examples
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Business cases
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Preparation for the Foundation exam
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Practice test (mock exam) similar to the certification exam.
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Certification Exam
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Duration 90 min.
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Format closed book
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Questions 60 multiple-choice questions
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Pass mark 70% (42 correct answers)
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Competence Domains Being Tested
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Fundamental principles and concepts of Environmental Management System
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Environmental Control Best Practice based on ISO 14004
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Planning an EMS based on ISO 14001
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Implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001
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Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
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Continual improvement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
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Preparing for an EMS certification audit
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Certification
The ISO 14001 Foundation certificate will be issued to delegates passing the exam.
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