ISO 14001 EMS Internal Auditing Course

Good overall presentation and tutor was very knowledgeable in the subject and delivered the course very well. I now have a good understanding of how to conduct an EMS audit~ KAB Seating

Overview

This two-day highly interactive and practical course is designed to provide delegates from all levels of an organisation with an overview of the internal audit process. Establishing an auditing skill base and a sound knowledge of all elements involved in auditing an Environmental Management System (EMS), delegates will be able to:

• Determine compliance and identify areas for improvement against the requirements of ISO 14001 and related standards
• Competently conduct effective audits and implement corrective action programmes
• Identify areas for continuing improvement that provide on-going benefits to your company's growth and success.
• Contribute to the requirements to register as an IEMA Environmental Auditor.

Course Objectives

Our course will equip delegates with knowledge of the requirements and principles of ISO 14001 and Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR), providing them with the skills to competently perform internal EMS audits.As this 2-day auditor training course does not carry the IEMA approval, Excel is able to provide its customers with a broader choice of options to help them closer align their training needs with their business needs whist considering the impact of time and cost to the business. Without the required examination of an IEMA-approved course, time can be given to broadening depth of knowledge, enabling delegates to take this information back into their organisations where they can then decide on how, and on what basis, they identify the necessary competencies to appoint internal auditors and establish or benchmark their own internal audit system.

Key Skills / Learning Objectives

Through the combination of interactive tutorials, practical workshops and case studies, our course will enable the delegates to:

• Interpret the requirements and principles of ISO 14001 and other EMS standards and codes of practice.
• Plan and prepare for an internal audit with an understanding of auditing processes and documentation.
• Identify environmental aspects and determine audit priorities.
• Create appropriate audit checklists and improve auditor skills and interviewing techniques.
• Produce professional audit reports and justify cases for corrective action and improvement.

Course Outline

• Defining the purpose and structure of the EMS Standards ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR)
• Review of environmental legislation and codes of practice
• Auditing skills and techniques:
  • Planning - use of checklists
  • Interviewing and evaluation of information
  • Observation - objective evidence
  • Evaluating the significance of nonconformities
  • Auditing effective improvement programmes
  • Corrective actions and effective follow-up programmes
• Sources of information and further development

Who Should Attend?

• Those responsible carrying out environmental system audits
• Experienced quality auditors who want to audit environmental management systems and who need to show professional competence in this subject.
• Environmental auditors needing a knowledge of the EMS auditing process.
• Senior managers who will have to evaluate the outcome of internal EMS audits

Booking and ISO 14001 Course Fees

Fees include:

• Delegate Manual, including reference information
• Training provided by qualified and experienced tutors with extensive practical management auditing experience across a variety of manufacture and service industries
• Certificate verifying attendance and completion of course

Please Contact us to discuss your in-house requirements.

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