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ISO 45001 Conversion Lead Auditor

CQI IRCA Certified Conversion Training Course

This focused conversion programme is designed for existing CQI IRCA Lead Auditors in other management system disciplines who wish to expand their competence to ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The course concentrates on OH&SMS-specific requirements, hazard identification, risk assessment, and auditing occupational health and safety processes.

Duration3 Days
StandardISO 45001:2018
CertificationCQI IRCA
Validity5 Years

Course Highlights

CQI IRCA Certified

Internationally recognised CQI and IRCA certified conversion training for existing lead auditors in other management system disciplines.

Focused on OH&S-Specific Requirements

Concentrated training on ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system requirements, building upon your existing auditing knowledge and skills.

Worker Safety Focus

Deep dive into hazard identification, risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, and worker participation through practical case studies.

Efficient 3-Day Programme

Streamlined course designed for experienced auditors, with certificate valid for 5 years upon successful completion.

Learning Outcomes

Interpret ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety management system requirements in an audit context
Apply risk-based thinking and the hierarchy of controls to audit planning and execution
Evaluate hazard identification, risk assessment, and worker consultation processes
Assess compliance with legal requirements and other OH&S obligations
Audit operational planning and control of OH&S risks and opportunities
Identify and document audit evidence specific to OH&S management system conformity
Lead OH&SMS audits by leveraging existing management system auditing competence

Who Should Attend

CQI IRCA Registered Lead Auditors (QMS, EMS, EnMS, or other disciplines)
Experienced Management System Auditors seeking OH&SMS qualification
Certification Body Auditors expanding into occupational health and safety
Management System Consultants adding ISO 45001 capability
Health and Safety Professionals with existing lead auditor qualifications
Multi-disciplinary Auditors seeking OH&SMS competence

Prerequisites

Valid CQI IRCA Lead Auditor certificate in another management system discipline (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001)
Understanding of occupational health and safety management principles and concepts
Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 requirements (foundation training or standard review recommended)
It is recommended that learners review the current published version of ISO 45001 prior to attending the course

Course Content

1

ISO 45001:2018 Standard Requirements

Comprehensive review of ISO 45001:2018 clause requirements, focusing on OH&S-specific elements, OH&S policy, worker participation and consultation, and the context of occupational health and safety within the organisation.

2

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Understanding hazard identification methodologies, OH&S risk assessment and opportunities, the hierarchy of controls, and evaluating the effectiveness of OH&S risk controls during audits.

3

Auditing OH&S Management Systems

Applying ISO 19011 auditing principles to OH&SMS-specific processes, evaluating legal compliance, emergency preparedness, contractor management, and incident investigation processes.

4

Worker Participation & Consultation

Assessing mechanisms for worker participation and consultation, evaluating communication processes, and understanding requirements for worker involvement in hazard identification and incident investigation.

5

Practical Application & Case Studies

Hands-on exercises, case studies, and audit scenario role-plays focusing on OH&SMS-specific audit challenges, workplace inspections, evidence gathering, and nonconformity identification in occupational health and safety contexts.

Assessment & Certification

Examination & Continuous Assessment

To successfully complete this conversion course, participants are required to pass both a written examination and continuous assessment. The continuous assessment evaluates practical competence through exercises, case studies, and role-play audit scenarios focused on occupational health and safety management system requirements.

Certificate of Achievement

Delegates successfully completing the course, including examination, will be awarded a CQI and IRCA certified training certificate. This certificate is valid for 5 years and satisfies the formal training requirement for individuals seeking certification as a CQI/IRCA Auditor or Lead Auditor in ISO 45001.

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