Lead Environmental Auditor Training Course

ISO 14001

Objectives

Our Lead Environmental Auditor Course (ISO 14001) is designed to provide delegates with a general understanding of the requirements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and how to assess its effectiveness.

It teaches delegates to recognise and assess the environmental aspects of an organisation's activities.

It describes the legal requirements that apply to organisations and the requirements of the international standard for environmental management systems ISO 14001. It teaches the techniques and skills needed to audit such an organisation.

Course Description

This course consists of a mix of lectures and practical exercises designed to provide the delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in EMS audits.

Running over 5 days, it includes exercises designed to give the delegates " hands on " experience.

Successful completion of the course will result in the delegates being awarded a certificate.

Course Content

• Environmental Issues.
• ISO 14001 Requirements.
• Environmental Legislation - An Overview.
• Introduction to Environmental Management Systems.
• EMS Documentation requirements.
• Relationship with other management systems.
• Environmental Aspects Identification.
• Preparation for Audits.
• Environmental Auditing Skills.
• Managing an EMS Audit.
• Reporting Audit Findings
• Environmental Legislation

Please click here for more information about the ISO 14001 standard at which the course is aimed.

Course Tutors

The course tutors are all practicing environmental management system consultants and auditors with considerable experience in the implementation of the ISO 14001 international standards. They are able to communicate their experiences and give advice on the application of the systems to delegates from first hand experience.

Course Duration

This course runs for five days running from 08.30 until 18.30 hrs for the first four days and from 08.30 until 16.00 hrs on the final day. This course may be run in-house for organisations wishing to train a team of auditors.

This course is run at your premises, please contact ISOQAR. The course reference is EMS0004