Objectives

This 3-day intensive course is designed for experienced auditors who wish to expand their expertise to include Environmental Management System (EMS) audits in accordance with ISO 14001. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:

✔ Understand the Purpose of an EMS – Learn how environmental management systems contribute to sustainability and compliance.
✔ Manage Environmental Risks – Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks within an organisation.
✔ Interpret ISO 14001 Requirements – Gain a clear understanding of the purpose and structure of the ISO 14001 standard.
✔ Conduct EMS Audits Effectively – Plan, execute, report, and follow up on EMS audits following ISO 14001 principles.

Course Description

This ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Conversion Course is designed to help existing auditors of other management system standards transition into environmental auditing. It provides a comprehensive understanding of EMS audits, ensuring that auditors can:

✅ Apply auditing principles to environmental management systems.
✅ Evaluate environmental risks and compliance requirements within organisations.
✅ Conduct first, second, and third-party EMS audits with confidence.
✅ Integrate EMS auditing into existing audit practices.

Who Should Attend?

This course is specifically designed for auditors who have already completed a full five-day Lead Auditor course in another management system standard (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001).

Ideal for:

🔹 Certified Lead Auditors – Seeking to expand their qualifications to include ISO 14001.
🔹 Quality and Compliance Professionals – Interested in adding environmental auditing to their skillset.
🔹 Environmental Consultants – Aiming to provide EMS auditing services.
🔹 Internal and External Auditors – Looking to enhance their auditing scope.