OHSAS 18001-2007 Lead Auditor

Course details

IRCA Registered OHSAS 18001:2007 Management System Lead Auditor Training Course 
Why IRCA? 

The International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) is the world's original and largest International Body for auditors of management systems. Located in the UK in the center of London, IRCA certifies more than 35,000 auditors in over 150 countries worldwide. Many auditors complete our certified courses to meet the training requirement for IRCA certification. 

IRCA Auditor courses are the accepted bench mark for management systems auditor training and it is no surprise that over a million people have completed IRCA courses is more than 120 countries with one of IRCA's approved training organizations.

IRCA recognize that attending a training course is usually a major commitment, both in terms of cost and time. When choosing the right training organizations and the right course, make sure you look for those that display the IRCA certification mark. 

IRCA only approves organizations that have demonstrated a high standard of technical and training expertise. All training organizations approved by IRCA must demonstrate that they have the competence to achieve the learning outcomes for each course and to examine the performance of students. 

When you are choosing an IRCA certified course and training organization you can be certain that; 
1. Your knowledge and skills are developed through an interactive and practical approach to tasks and audit activities. 
2. Courses are delivered by tutors who are experts in management systems in auditing and experienced in training. 
3. Students are formally assessed and examined during training. 

Who will benefit? 
1. Management Representatives, OHSAS/Safety Consultants. 
2. ISO / TQM consultants, Health and Safety consultants 
3. Fire & Safety officers. 
4. Personnel from Institutions / Companies aiming for and working towards Safety Certification 
5. Students / Job Seekers in Safety field / Career development. 

What you will learn? 
The eight learning objectives describe in outline what delegates shall be able to do by the end of the course. Delegates will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in all those areas in order to complete the course successfully, the eight learning objectives are as follows: 
1. Understand the scope and fields of application of the OH&S management systems and standards and where applicable, other criteria and standards against which an audit could be performed. 
2. Understand the techniques available, process and principles of risk assessment and their significance in the process of self-regulation for all OH&S requirements. 
3. Identify the requirements of the OH&S management system standards against which an audit is to be performed. 
4. Explain the differences between the OH&S management system standards and the international standards for Quality and Environmental Management Systems. 
5. Describe the roles and responsibilities of Auditors and Lead Auditors in the context of OH&S management systems audits. 
6. Explain the rationale supporting the implementation of OH&S management systems or the integration of OH&S requirements into existing management systems. 
7. Plan, prepare, perform and report both verbally and in writing an audit of the management and operation of an organization in accordance with the requirements of established relevant audit criteria. 
8. Collect and analyze evidence, exercising objectivity, and make and communicate decisions of the significance of observations made. 

All sessions are delegate interactive and delegate participation is encouraged. Delivery will include presentations by lecture, overhead and slide projection. There are numerous exercises and each activity is assessed as part of the overall candidature evaluation. 

Course Style 
A model factory will be used and wherever possible practical illustrations will be given. All course presenters will have experience of H&S design and implementation, and have some experience of H&S certification and assessment. 

A live audit in a host organization (or an audit role play) will take place on day 5 so as the delegates may demonstrate the skills learned and developed during the course.