ISO 14001 Conversion Lead Auditor

CQI IRCA Certified Conversion Course

This conversion course is designed for existing CQI IRCA certified Lead Auditors who wish to extend their competence to lead Environmental Management System (EMS) audits against ISO 14001:2015. The programme focuses on the specific requirements and audit considerations of environmental management.

Duration3 Days

StandardISO 14001:2015

CertificationCQI IRCA

TypeConversion

Course Highlights

CQI IRCA Certified

Internationally recognised CQI and IRCA certified conversion course for existing lead auditors expanding into environmental management.

Build on Existing Skills

Designed for auditors already holding a CQI IRCA Lead Auditor certificate in another discipline, reducing training time significantly.

EMS Specific Focus

Concentrated study of ISO 14001:2015 requirements, environmental aspects and impacts, and the specific audit considerations for environmental management.

Fast-Track Qualification

A shorter, focused programme that leverages your existing auditing competence to add EMS lead auditor capability to your credentials.

Learning Outcomes

Interpret ISO 14001:2015 requirements and apply them within the context of an EMS audit

Identify and evaluate environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations

Apply existing lead auditor skills to the specific context of environmental management system audits

Plan and conduct EMS audits including site-specific environmental considerations

Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental controls and management programmes

Write nonconformity reports and audit conclusions specific to EMS requirements

Understand the environmental regulatory landscape and its implications for auditing

Who Should Attend

Existing CQI IRCA Lead Auditors in other disciplines seeking EMS credentials

Quality or OH&S Lead Auditors expanding into environmental auditing

Certification Body Auditors adding EMS scope to their portfolio

Management System Consultants broadening their service offering

Experienced auditors transitioning into environmental management

Organisations requiring multi-disciplinary audit team capability

Prerequisites

A valid CQI IRCA Lead Auditor certificate in another management system discipline (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001)

Understanding of management system auditing principles based on ISO 19011

It is recommended that learners review the current published version of ISO 14001 prior to attending the course

Course Content

ISO 14001:2015 Requirements

Comprehensive review of all ISO 14001:2015 clause requirements, the lifecycle perspective, environmental policy, environmental aspects and impacts, and compliance obligations.

Environmental Context & Legislation

Understanding the environmental context of organisations, applicable environmental legislation and regulations, binding commitments, and how to evaluate compliance within an audit.

EMS Audit Planning & Execution

Adapting audit planning skills to EMS-specific requirements, conducting site inspections, evaluating environmental controls, and gathering evidence related to environmental performance.

Practical Audit Exercises

Case studies, role-plays, and practical exercises focused on auditing environmental aspects, operational controls, emergency preparedness, and monitoring and measurement.

Assessment & Certification

Examination & Continuous Assessment

To successfully complete this course, participants are required to pass both a written examination and continuous assessment evaluating their understanding of ISO 14001:2015 and EMS auditing techniques.

Certificate of Achievement

Delegates successfully completing the course, including examination, will be awarded a CQI and IRCA certified training certificate for ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, valid for 5 years.

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