Course on Effective Internal EMS Auditing

Duration: 2 days – 14 hrs

Overview

This training course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct internal audits effectively. This course is essential for individuals involved in environmental management systems and those seeking to become internal auditors. Participants will gain a deep understanding of audit principles, and practices, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of an organization’s environmental management system.

By the end of this training course, participants will have the knowledge and skills required to effectively audit an organization’s environmental management system based on the ISO 19001:2018 standard. They will be prepared to contribute to the continual improvement of environmental performance and compliance within their respective organizations.

Objectives

• Gain knowledge of the principles and best practices of internal auditing.
• Learn how to plan, conduct, and report on internal audits based on ISO 14001:2015.
• Acquire the skills to identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop effective communication and interviewing techniques for auditing purposes.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of an internal auditor.
• Learn how to follow-up and verify corrective actions.

Audience

Prerequisites 

For Internal Auditor: Basic understanding of ISO 14001:2015: Familiarity with the key concepts and requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 standard is recommended. A basic understanding of environmental management systems and their importance can facilitate comprehension of the course content.

Course Content

Day 1: Module

• Overview of ISO 19001:2018 Standard
• Basics of Internal EMS Audit
• Checklist, Audit Trails, and Audit Evidence
• Documenting Audit Findings
• Analysis, Reporting and Verification of Audit Results
• Competence and Attributes of Auditors