This
BSI Management Systems 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 is certified by the RABQSA. Students successfully completing this course (by passing the continual evaluation and the written examination) fulfill the RABQSA training requirements for RABQSA EMS Auditor and EMS Lead Auditor certification.
Note:
Long hours and evening work are to be expected.
Materials Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials, including copies of:
Larry Whittington is the instructor
for all the highlighted classes.
Objectives
Understand Definitions, Concepts, and Guidelines
Understand the Purpose of the ISO 14000 Series
Understand the Requirements of ISO 14001:2004
Identify Aspects and Impacts
Manage an Audit Program
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
There is a pre-course questionnaire to be completed and signed before the first day of the course. A prior review of the ISO 14001:2004 (or ISO 14001:1996) standard and internal audit experience are strongly recommended for this course.
This course meets the time requirements set by the RABQSA. Time allocated for breaks, lunch, and the written examination is excluded from this total. There are individual evening assignments. Long hours are to be expected.
Duration The course is taught as a four and 1/2 day class, with a two-hour examination on the morning of the final day.
Class Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CEUs The student certificates display 4.0
continuing education units for the class.
Fee The class is $1795 per student.
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.
This
BSI Management Systems 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 