Categories: Auditing ,  IEMA Courses ,  ISO 14001

Advanced Auditor: ISO 14001

Course Description
Lead auditors are at the forefront of maintaining environmental standards and require a high level of expertise. Who better to provide this than BSI? We help to develop international standards and monitor evolving methodologies and best practice in the auditing of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

This five-day course trains delegates to a high level of proficiency in EMS Lead Auditing methodologies and develops their awareness of ongoing development in this field.

Who should attend?
- Individuals wishing to lead the assessment of a company's EMS compliance against EMS Standards - ISO 14001/EMAS
- Existing auditors and assessors in quality systems and health & safety management systems
- Potential EMAS verifiers
- Staff from organizations seeking UKAS accreditation (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) for certification against ISO 14001

Benefits to Your Business
A highly proficient EMS Lead Auditor with:
- Ability to conduct EMS audits to ISO 14001 and the EMAS scheme
- Knowledge of current best practice and environmental legislation
- Ability to lead and manage audit teams and programmes

Course Structure
Interactive sessions, role play and workshops are based on recent case histories, ensuring that the skills and methodologies transferred are current best practice and are relevant to real life situations.

Major topic areas covered include:
- Requirements of ISO 14001/EMAS
- How to assess environmental impacts
- Environmental legislation
- Analysis of processes
- The assessment process
- Compliance verification strategies
- Case studies of current best practice
- BSI perspective of emerging trends

Further Information
Fee: Five-day* course including refreshments, lunch and course notes - £1220 + VAT (non-residential); £1640 + VAT (including hotel accommodation).

Attendance on this course will provide delegates with 40 CPD points.
This course qualifies you for stage 1 of the BSI Registered Lead Auditor.

*Delegates should note that there may be evening work during this course.