EMS - Lead Auditor

 

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:

  • ISO 14001:2004 (with pre-course materials)
  • ISO 14004:2004
  • ISO 19011:2002

Class Schedule

Date

Location

Enrollment

2008

05/12 - 05/16

Atlanta (Marietta), GA

Enroll Now

05/19 - 05/23

Chicago, IL

Enroll Now

06/02 - 06/06

Pittsburgh, PA

Enroll Now

07/07 - 07/11

San Jose, CA

Enroll Now

08/04 - 08/08

Denver, CO

Enroll Now

09/08 - 09/12

Reston, VA

Enroll Now

10/20 - 10/24

San Diego, CA

Enroll Now

11/03 - 11/07

Columbus, OH

Enroll Now

12/01 - 12/05

Atlanta (Marietta), GA

Enroll Now

12/15 - 12/19

Reston, VA

Enroll Now


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.

-top-

Site by Frogtown Media Web Design

Send this page to a friend