ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14001
- What is ISO 14001?
- Reasons for Implementation
- ISO 14001:2015
- Benefits of ISO 14001:2015
- What is ISO 14000?
- Standards of 14000 Family
- Aims of ISO 14001
- ISO 14001:2015 Timeline
- ISO 14001 Model
- Policy Requirements
- Requirements of ISO 14001
- ISO 14001 Structure
Module 2: ISO 14001 Clauses
- Overview of ISO 14001 Clauses
- Context of the Organisation
- Leadership
- Planning
- Support
- Operation
- Performance Evaluation
- Improvement
Module 3: Operation Planning and Control
- Introduction to Operation Planning and Control
- Control of Documents
- Nonconformity
Module 4: Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Policy
- Integration
- Emergencies
- Management Review
- Implementation and Operation of the Specific Requirements
Module 5: Phases of an Audit
- EMS Audit Procedure
- Preparation and Planning of an Audit
- Reporting
- Follow-Up and Closure
Module 6: Planning an EMS Audit
- Selecting a Team
- Identifying the Objective and Scope
- Identifying Criteria
- Plan a Programme (Certification Process)
- Confirming with the Client
- Develop Checklist and Working Documents
Module 7: PDCA Cycle
- Plan
- Do
- Check
- Act
- Check and Correct the Actions
Module 8: Planning of EMS
- Introduction to Planning
- Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities
- Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them
- Planning of Changes
- EMS Project
- Scope
- Policies for Managing the Environment
- Identify the Environmental Aspects
- Risk Assessment
- Structure of Management
Module 9: Implementation of EMS
- Document Management Process
- Operations Management
- Communication Between the Team
- Determine Policies and Procedures
- Training and Awareness Plan
Module 10: EMS Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Monitoring and Measurement
- Continual Improvement of Project
- Management Processes
- Resolve the Problems
- Analysis and Evaluation
- Model of Continual Improvement
Module 11: Phases of Implementation
- Procedures
- Optional Job Instructions
- Other Documents
Module 12: Implementation Tasks
- Preparation
- Implementing Task
- System Certification
- Operations and Maintenance
Module 13: Introduction to Lead Auditing
- Definitions and Terms
- Lead Auditor
- Internal and External Audit
- Purpose of Auditing
- Functions and Limitations of Auditing
- Types of Audits
Module 14: Tasks of a Lead Auditor
- Review the EMS Documentation
- Verify that EMS Conforms to ISO 14001
- Samples the Elements After Verifying
- Review Gap Analysis
- Following Procedures
- Reviewing Procedures
Module 15: Leading Management System Audit Teams
- Establish and Plan the Activities of a Team
- Effective Communication with the Auditee and Audit Client
- Organising and Directing Team Members
- Prepare and Complete Reports
- Use of Remote Auditing Methods
Module 16: Roles and Responsibilities of the Audit Team
- Initialise, Plan, and Conduct the Audit
- Report Results
- Ability to Communicate Effectively
- Formal Training
- Evaluate Results
- Present the Complex Issues
- Fair Presentation of Reports
- Follow the Standards of ISO 14001:2015
- Follow the Instructions Given by an Auditor