This
BSI 4-day competency-based 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 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 workshops, and open forum discussions.
This course comprises the following three RABQSA TPECS Competency Units whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA:
EM – Environmental Management Systems
AU – Management Systems Auditing
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for each of the RABQSA Competency Units listed above.
Materials Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.
Initiate the Audit and Conducting Opening Meetings
Understand Auditor Responsibilities
Conduct On-site Activities
Understand the Environmental Legislation
Communicate Effectively during the Audit
Generate Audit Findings
Prepare Audit Conclusions
Conduct Closing meetings
Reporting Audit Results
Conduct an Audit Follow-up
Understand the Registration Process
Audience
Individuals interested in conducting 1st, 2nd, or 3rd party audits
Environmental Management Representatives
Quality Directors
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Health, Safety, and Environmental Managers
Cross functional team members of an implementation project
Prerequisite
A prior review of the ISO 14001:2004 standard and internal audit experience are recommended for this course.
Duration The course is taught as a four day class.
Logistics There are open-book written tests on each of the competency units in turn on Days 2, 3 and 4. 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).
Class Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee The course fee is $1795 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 $1695.
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 4-day competency-based 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 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 