Course Code
ISO 14001-LA
Course Category
ISO Standards
Learning Mode
Self-Study
Examination
Yes (Optional)
Course Material
Downloadable Manual
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management Lead Auditor
Obtain the necessary competencies to plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 audit based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the guidelines of ISO 19011, and other best audit practices
The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course has been designed to equip you with the necessary skills to conduct effective audits of environmental management systems (EMS). The course comprises widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing. It employs a comprehensive methodology that enables you to plan and carry out ISO 14001 conformity assessment audits efficiently.
In addition to providing a theoretical foundation, this training adopts a practical approach that includes examples, exercises, and quizzes. These will help you to practice the essential aspects of conformity assessment audits, such as the interpretation of ISO 14001 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of auditing principles and methods, the utilization of approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
Upon completing the training course, you can sit for the exam and obtain the “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” credential after passing the exam. This internationally recognized certificate validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems based on the requirements of ISO 14001.
Learning Objectives & Outline
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Lead Auditor
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001
Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an auditor
Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
Manage an ISO 14001 audit program
KEY LEARNING AREAS
Module 1 - Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO 14001
Training course objectives and structure
Standards and regulatory frameworks
Certification process
Fundamental concepts and principles of environmental management
Overview of ISO 14001 requirements
Module 2 - Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
Fundamental audit concepts and principles
The impact of trends and technology in auditing
Evidence-based auditing
Risk-based auditing
Initiation of the audit process
Stage 1 audit
Module 3 - On-site audit activities
Preparing for stage 2 audit
Stage 2 audit
Communication during the audit
Audit procedures
Creating audit test plans
Module 4 - Closing the audit
Drafting audit findings and nonconformity reports
Audit documentation and quality review
Closing of the audit
Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
Beyond the initial audit
Managing an internal audit program
Examination
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Lead Auditor
The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1 - Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system
Domain 2 - Environmental management system requirements
Domain 3 - Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4 - Preparing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 5 - Conducting an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 6 - Closing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 7 - Managing an ISO 14001 audit program
Who Should Take this Course
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management Lead Auditor
The ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:
Auditors seeking to conduct and lead EMS audits
Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization
Technical experts seeking to prepare for EMS audits
Expert advisors in environmental management
General Information
PECB will provide training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
Enrollment & Payment
Important
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Registration and payment for this training course is a prerequisite to participation.
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Upon payment, you will receive an "Invitation to create a PECB account" from PECB (Professional Evaluation and Certification Board), the global accreditation body for this course of study. This will allow you to set up your account with the requisite pass codes for access to the learning portal.
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Once completed your application will be processed within a maximum of two working days, after which you will receive notification by email with confirmation of finalization of registration to access the portal and commence this course of study.
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In accordance with exchange requirements, billings are done in Barbados dollars which exchange at a rate of Barbados $2 to every US$1.