Lead Auditor on Environmental Management System

(EMS) – ISO 14001: 2015

 ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training for
Environmental Management Systems
Overview:
Gain the confidence to effectively audit an EMS in accordance with internationally
recognized best practice techniques. Demonstrate your commitment to a sustainable model by
transforming existing auditor skills to ISO 14001:2015. Consolidate your expertise with the
latest developments and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business.

You’ll grasp the key principles and practices of effective EMS audits in accordance with
ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 19011 “Guidelines for auditing management systems”. Using a step-
by-step approach, you’ll be guided through the entire audit process from initiation to follow-up.
Over 5 days, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to undertake and lead a successful
environmental management systems audit. Learn to describe the purpose of an ISO 14001:2015
EMS audit and how to satisfy third-party certification. You’ll acquire the skills to plan, conduct,
report and follow-up an EMS audit that establishes conformity and enhances environmental
performance in addition to conducting management review in term of Environmental
Management System (EMS).

Main Objective:
Acquiring knowledge and skills in Environmental Management System (EMS) including
environmental planning and implementation & Rehabilitation in terms of environmental
auditing based on ISO 14001 standards.

Specific objectives:
- Understanding the whole iso 14001:2015 requirements
- Develop the knowledge and skill required to conduct a full audit of an
organization’s Environmental Management System (EMS) to ISO 14001:2015.
- Understand the ISO 14001:2015 standard
 - Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria
- Successfully execute an environmental management systems audit
- Understand the differences between QMS and EMS audits and Integrating
Management System (IMS) concept
- Create clear, concise and relevant audit reports

Training Methodology:
- Theoretical lectures
- Brain storming
- Case studies
- Workshops
- Approved Exam
 Program Outlines
1- Day One
- Introduction and Welcome
- The Principles of ISO 14001
- The Need for ISO 14001 and the Family of Standards
- ISO 14001:2015 Requirements
- Group Exercise: Context of the Organization
- Group Exercise: Interested Parties
- Group Exercise: Audit Scenarios
2- Day Two
- ISO 14001:2015 Requirements (cont’d)
- Group Exercises: Audit Scenarios (cont’d)
- Compliance Obligations and World Environmental Situation
- Independent EMS Written Exercise
- Introduction to Turtle Diagrams and Audit Trails
- Management of Audit Programs
- Audit Planning and Preparation
- Breakout Exercise 1: Writing an Objective and Scope Statement
- Breakout Exercise 2: Documentation Review
- Breakout Exercise 3: Creating an Audit Plan
3- Day Three
- Performing the Audit
- Breakout Exercise 4: Performing an Audit
- Writing Nonconformity Statements
- Breakout Exercise 5: Writing Nonconformity Statements
- Closing Meeting
- Completing the Audit Report
- Corrective Action and Closeout
- Management Systems Auditing Written Exercise
4- Day Four
- Leading Audit Teams
- Management System Certification Scheme and Auditor Qualifications
- Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Written Exercise
5- Day Five
- Review of Audit Process and Audit Management Strategies
- Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Mock Audit Case Study
- Practical Application of Audit Principles and Instructor Interviews