IRCA / RAB QSA EMS Internal auditor training (ISO 14001)

Course details

This course is designed for any member of staff who will be involved in the internal auditing of the environmental management system of a company.

Objectives

Gives a basic understanding of:

• The principles and processes used for assessment of environmental aspects
• The role of the internal audit
• How to plan, conduct and report an EMS internal audi
• How to identify possible improvements
• The checks needed to ensure that previously identified problems have been corrected

Delegates are provided with a comprehensive booklet about internal auditing.

Course Content

• The purpose of ISO 14001
• The audit cycle
• Planning an EMS audit
• Preparation of internal audit check-lists (and their pros and cons)
• Auditing techniques (how to gain objective evidence)
• Carrying out a mock EMS audit
• Audit reporting
• Auditing integrated systems
• Raising corrective actions for problems
• Following up corrective actions