This ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training will provide you with the tools to make a meaningful impact on organization’s environmental sustainability efforts. The course outline is as follows:

1. EMS Concepts and ISO 14001:2015 Standard

• EMS concepts and benefits
• Relationship between PDCA and ISO 14001
• ISO 14001 standard requirements
• EMS documentation

2. Auditing Concepts

• Audit objectives and auditing principles
• Types of audits
• Audit methods
• Audit process

3. Roles, Responsibilities, and Competency of Auditors

• Auditor and lead auditor’s responsibilities
• Competency of auditors
• Auditor’s qualification and certification
• Auditor evaluation methods.

4. Planning an Audit

• Pre-audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

5. Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Collecting and verifying objective/audit evidence
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Closing meeting
• Do’s and Don’ts of auditing

6. Reporting Audit Results

• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

7. Follow-up Actions

• Follow-up actions of an audit
• Corrective action of reporting
• Follow-up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

8. CQI|IRCA Certification

• Registration process
• Code of conduct

9. Written Examination (Online)

The ISO 140012015 Lead Auditor course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental management systems and auditing practices. Individuals from various backgrounds and industries can benefit from attending this course, as environmental concerns and sustainable practices are relevant across sectors. The course is particularly suitable for:

• Top management, Head of Business Units, Functional Head
• Environmental Managers and Core Group Members are responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Management System and Sustainability Consultants
• Environmental Management System Management Representative
• Anyone who needs to audit an organization’s ISO 14001

Individuals and Existing Internal Auditors who wish to build a career as a Certified Lead Auditor.

Business Benefits

Participating in an Environmental Management System Lead Auditor course can benefit organizations of all sizes and industries. By equipping employees with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and audit environmental management systems, companies can achieve various advantages that contribute to their sustainability, compliance, and overall success. Here are some key business benefits that can be derived from the ISO 14001: 2015 training:

• Contribute to sustainable development initiatives
• Enhance environmental compliance with current and future statutory and regulatory requirements
• Enhance company reputation and the confidence of stakeholders through better environmental performance
• better environmental performance of suppliers by integrating them into the organization’s business systems
• Prevent pollution and contribute to international protocols such as Kyoto, Montreal, etc., as applicable to the organization’s products and services

Financial advantage through improved efficiencies and reduced costs.

At the end of this ISO 14001: 2015 training course, you will be able to:

• Gain essential knowledge and understanding of EMS ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 19011:2018 audit process
• Assess the Environmental Management System of an organization in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard and ensure improved performance of EMS
• Plan – Conduct and Manage – Complete the EMS audit in accordance with the audit principles of ISO 19011
• Understand the necessary document requirements of EMS by referring to the sample documents of an organization

• The certificate can significantly improve your bargaining position when taking part in public and private green procurement tenders. As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of environmental and ecological issues, ISO 14001 certification helps your brand stand out as a responsible provider
• Companies that implement the ISO 14001 EMS aim to minimize wastage, from materials to energy consumption, throughout the supply chain and can thereby reduce cost

TÜV SÜD South Asia is an approved training partner of CQI|IRCA and fulfils all compliances of the course PR315: EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor training course reference No 2383. Participants who score 70% and above in continuous assessment, plus a minimum of 50% overall and in each section and above in the final written examination, will be issued a CQI|IRCA accredited certificate of successful completion of the course, which is renowned in certification and carries worldwide acceptance. Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance.

• Exam duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Total number of items/questions: 40
• Total marks available: 80
• Learners must achieve the minimum pass mark for each domain and an overall score of 40 marks (50%)
• Open book exam. Learners will require access to the relevant ISO standards (electronic or paper copy permitted)