Learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second andthird-party audits of environmental management systems against ISO 14001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. In detail, the training course will provide students with the basis to become a competent Lead Auditor.
Course Outline:
- Explain the role of an auditor in the planning, conducting,reporting and follow-up of audits as per ISO 14001,ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021
- Benefits of improving environmental performance
- Plan-Do-Check-Act framework
- Explain the interrelationship between management responsibility, environmental policy, environmental planning, implementation of policy, operational control,checking of performance, management review and continual improvement
- Concepts and terminology defined in the standard
- Explain the benefits of third-party accredited certification of environmental management systems for organisations and stakeholders
- Explain the purpose of and differences between first-party, second-party and third-party certification audit of management systems