5 - Day Course

 

Overview

This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of effective environmental management systems and process audits in accordance with the ISO 14000 Series of Standards and ISO 19011:2002,  “Guidelines for Quality and Environmental Management Systems Auditing”.  Experienced instructors guide students through the entire audit process, from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results.  Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workgroups and open forum discussions.

 

Program Details and Objectives

The program consists of a five-day course.  Course methodology includes lectures, workshops, case study and student presentations.  Successful completion is obtained by passing the continual evaluation (presentation skills, attendance, and participation), as well as a written final examination.

 

Following the completion of this course; students should be able to:

û Understand environmental management definitions, concepts and guidelines.

û Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004 Standard.

û Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor.

û Understand the purpose of the ISO 14000 Series.

û Recognize the principles, practices and types of audits.

û Manage an Audit Program.

û Initiate the Audit and Conduct Opening Meetings.

û Collect Audit Information.

û Communicate Effectively During the Audit.

û Generate & Prepare Audit Findings and Conclusions.

û Conduct Closing Meetings.

û Prepare and Present Final Audit Reports.

û Understand the Registration Process.

 

Who Should Attend?

 

ü Quality, Environmental and Safety Professionals and Senior Management wishing to introduce the ISO 14001:2004 standard, audit program and environmental system program within their organization

ü Environmental Auditors

ü Management and staff wishing to understand the implementation of the ISO 14001:2004 Standard within the organization

ü Internal Auditors

ü Project Managers

ü Regulatory Affairs Managers

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