Course No.: CQI‑IRCA 2355
S3iWorld, in association with IQMS Learning UK (an IRCA Approved Training Provider), offers the IEMA/IRCA certified ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead Auditor course. ISO 14001 is recognised as the leading environmental management system standard in the world, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements, deliver valuable services, and achieve excellence.
This highly interactive, intensive, and challenging 5‑day environmental management systems training course is designed for those who require an in‑depth understanding of auditing techniques and skills associated with the Lead Auditor role. The course is registered with both the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and CQI‑IRCA Certified Training.
Duration
5 Days – 08:30 to 17:30 (days 1‑3), 08:30 to 17:45 (day 4), 08:30 to 16:15 (day 5)
Who Should Attend?
This course satisfies the training requirement for those seeking to register with the CQI and IRCA Certified Training auditing scheme. It is essential for:
- Serious environmental practitioners, particularly those responsible for implementing and maintaining an EMS
- Those who manage an audit programme for internal audits
- Those required to perform demanding company audits (corporate auditing)
- Those who regularly assess the performance of other companies (supplier, contractor, or certification audits)
- Anyone seeking to develop auditing and environmental skills to a professional level
Prior Knowledge Required
Attendees are expected to have prior knowledge of:
- Environmental management principles and concepts, including the Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) cycle
- Environmental issues, including an appreciation of environmental protection and pollution prevention and control
- Environmental management terms and definitions
- Appreciation of environmental compliance issues
- Typical structures for environmental management systems, including process‑based systems
- The structure, content, and requirements of ISO 14001:2015
This knowledge can be gained through previous experience, attending a CQI‑IRCA certified ISO 14001 foundation course, or self‑study. Contact us for discounted foundation course options to help you prepare.
Course Objectives
The course is designed to help delegates deliver value‑added audits, understand the principles of good environmental management, and develop knowledge of environmental management standards. It enables participants to lead an audit team, understand different environmental audit types, and gain the practical skills to plan, execute, and report environmental management audits. On completion, delegates will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015 at a level acceptable to certification bodies.
Course Content
- Auditing the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
- Key focus areas for auditing core environmental processes
- Overview of auditing for compliance
- Objectives and types of environmental audits
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
- Auditor skills and development
- Processes and techniques for planning, conducting, and reporting audits
- Audit follow‑up activities and auditing for continual improvement
- Effective audit planning, execution, and reporting based on current auditing standards
- Identifying valid findings, non‑conformities, and corrective action management
- Certification (based on ISO 17021) processes for EMS
Benefits
Designed not only to help people perform value‑added audits, this course also develops a wider understanding of environmental management system development and implementation. Delegates will gain an understanding of the performance level required for a successfully certified EMS and how to assess against ISO 14001:2015. It helps develop essential conceptual skills including risk‑based thinking, continual improvement, life‑cycle thinking, and process‑based approaches. This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IEMA Auditor Registration Scheme and/or with the CQI and IRCA Certified Auditing scheme.
In‑House Courses
We offer in‑house courses that can be tailored to your organization’s specific requirements, providing better value for money.
Style of Delivery and Course Leaders
The course combines presentations, guided exercises, and a highly interactive role‑play exercise involving a simulated audit. Attendees are assessed throughout the course and must sit a 2‑hour examination to complete the course. Our course leaders have substantial experience in environmental management system design and implementation, and are qualified auditors with extensive practical management experience across manufacturing, service, utilities, and government sectors.
Certification
Delegates completing the course, including the online examination set by CQI‑IRCA UK, will be awarded both a CQI and IRCA Certified Training certificate (2355) and an IEMA Certified Training certificate.
Ready to Enroll?
Contact S3iWorld today to secure your place on the next ISO 14001 Lead Auditor course or to discuss in‑house training options.