Course Details

Learning Outcomes:

·       At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·       Describe the purpose of an EMS and the business and societal benefits of improving

·       environmental performance

·       Explain the role of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up an EMS audit

·       in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate

·       Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of an EMS to establish conformity (or otherwise) with

·       ISO 14001 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate)

Outlines:

·       Purpose of an environmental management system

·       Principles, processes and techniques used for the assessment and management of

·       environmental aspects and impacts

·       Purpose, contents and interrelationship of ISO 14001:2015, the ISO 14000 series guidance

·       standards and the legislative framework relevant to an EMS Plan, Conduct report and

·       follow-up an audit in accordance with ISO 1901;1 and through analysis of ISO 14001:2015

·       Undertake role of Auditor to Plan, perform conduct and follow up an audit in accordance

·       with ISO 19011; and through analysis of ISO 14001:2015

Target Audience:

·       Auditors seeking to perform and lead Environmental Management System (EMS)

·       certification audits

·       Managers or consultants seeking to master an Environmental Management System audit process

·       Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements

·       Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Environmental Management System audit

·       Expert advisors in Environmental Management