This course is essential for auditors wishing to register with IRCA and is required for employees who wish to perform second or third party audits.

After successfully completing the course, participants will be able to effectively audit a company‘s Environmental Management System (EMS) and report the results. They will be able to audit a company's EMS and determine whether or not it meets the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard.

The course is certified by IRCA (IRCA reference A017216). Participants who successfully complete the course assessment and written examination will meet the training requirements for certification as IRCA EMS Lead Auditor.

Our experienced trainers use modern teaching methods and accelerated learning tools. Your questions will be addressed interactively with practical information.

The course is registered with IRCA, a leading international organisation for the certification of auditors.

Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001. In addition, delegates are required to complete a pre-assessment questionnaire.

• Recap of audit basics (ISO 14001)
• Guidelines for Audits (ISO 19011 and ISO 17021)
• Planning, preparation and implementation of audits
• Surveillance activities, follow-up
• Communication
• Questioning techniques, audit opening, audit questions, active listening, communication problems
• Interfaces between OH&SMS, EMS and QMS, in auditing