This BSI competency-based 3-day course teaches 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/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.”
Experienced instructors explain the clauses of ISO 14001:2004 in detail and guide students through internal audits that are required for an environmental management system. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions.
This course comprises the following two RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:
EM – Environmental Management Systems
AU – Management Systems Auditing
Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above.
Objectives
Understand Definitions, Concepts, and Guidelines
Understand the Purpose of the ISO 14000 Series
Understand the Requirements of ISO 14001:2004
Understand the Process Approach
Manage an Audit Program
Conduct Audit Activities According to ISO 19011:2002
Communicate Effectively during the Audit
Understand Auditor Responsibilities
Identify Types of Audits
Follow the Audit Process
Materials Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.
Audience
Environmental Management Representatives
Auditors from other disciplines
Quality Directors
Health, Safety, and Environmental Managers
Cross functional team members of implementation project
Prerequisite A prior review of the ISO 14001:2004 standard and an understanding of auditing principles is suggested for this course.
Duration The course is taught as a three-day class. The class hours are:
Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Day 2: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Day 3: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Logisitics
There are open-book written tests on each of the competency units in turn on Days 2 and 3. Detailed exam instructions will be provided. Certificates of Attainment in each competency unit will be provided for students who are deemed “Competent” for each competency unit. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass the competency test(s), and students will be given the opportunity to retake the test(s).
Fee The course fee is $1195 per student. To confirm your enrollment, pre-payment will be required.
Early Bird Discount If you pay at least 60 days in advance, you will receive a $100 discount, reducing the fee to $1095.
Group Discount
If you enroll three students, the fourth student is free, which equates to 25% off each enrollment.
Contact If you have any questions about this course, please
call us at 770-517-7944 or send an e-mail to Larry@WhittingtonAssociates.com.
Whittington & Associates provides training, consulting and auditing services for
management systems based on
ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, TL 9000, AS9100, ISO 13485,
ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and ISO 14001.
This BSI competency-based 3-day course teaches 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/or Environmental Management Systems Auditing.”