ISO 14001 EMS Lead Auditor
ISO 14001 EMS Lead Auditor
Professional Evaluation and Certification Boardย (PECB)ย is a global provider of training, examination, audit, and certification services for multiple fields
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What is ISO 14001?
ISO 14001 is a widely recognized international standard which specifies the requirements for organizations that want to enhance their environmental performance and increase their operational efficiency. The framework that is based on ISO 14001 will help organizations manage their short-term and long-term processes through the use of efficient resources, which will have a positive impact on the environment.
Why is Environmental Management important for you?
Environmental Management should be a priority for every organization, regardless of its size or industry. Issues including climate change, ozone layer depletion, atmospheric pollution, soil and groundwater contamination, and the disposal of hazardous wastes should be the main concerns of governments, industries and the general public on a global level. ISO 14001 provides guidelines on how to establish policies and procedures, which will lead to a better environmental performance. These policies will help you in maintaining and controlling environmental impacts and legal compliance.
By being certified against ISO 14001, you will prove to your customers and stakeholders that you are aware of the environmental obligations. Moreover, you will be implementing a system which not only reduces environmental impacts but also reduces costs and increases efficiency within the organization. With ISO 14001 your organization will gain a worldwide recognition which will enable you to grow your business in a sustainable manner.
Benefits of ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Obtaining an ISO 14001 certification will enable you to:
- Improve your career opportunities in the Environmental industry
- Minimize environmental impact
- Increase environmental awareness within the organization
- Reduce the organization's ย costs and waste production
- Enhance the organization's profile and integrity
- Increase the profits
During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process.
Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.
After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a โPECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditorโ credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices.ย
- Auditors seeking to perform and lead Environmental Management System (EMS) certification audits
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an Environmental Management System audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for an Environmental Management System audit
- Expert advisors in Environmental Managementย
- Understand the operations of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand an auditorโs role to: plan, lead and follow-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO 14001 in the context of an EMS audit
- Acquire the competencies of an auditor to: plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in EMS audits
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
A fundamental understanding of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.ย
Course detail
Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
Day 3: On-site audit activities
Day 4: Closing the audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
The โPECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditorโ exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 2: Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
Domain 4: Preparation of an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 6: Closing an ISO 14001 audit
Domain 7: Managing an ISO 14001 audit program
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit theย List of PECB Examsย and theย Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the ย Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Auditor Certifications are:
Credential Exam Professional experience MS audit/assessment experience Other requirements PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Auditor PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 14001 Auditor PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management Audit activities: a total of 200 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management Audit activities: a total of 300 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Auditor PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Exam or equivalent Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management Audit activities: a total of 1,000 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics To be considered valid, these audits should follow best audit practices and include the following activities:
- Audit planning
- Audit interview
- Managing an audit program
- Drafting audit reports
- Drafting non-conformity reports
- Drafting audit working documents
- Documentation review
- On-Site Audit
- Follow-up on non-conformities
- Leading an audit team
Course Features
Self-study.ย
- You are provided with login information to our learning platform and the course materials.
- You can contact our tutors via Skype, Zoom, Viber or WhatsApp for further questions
30 days.ย
- A 3-hour online test in ย essay type questions.ย The exam duration is three (3) hours. Non-native speakers receive an additional thirty (30) minutes.
- You must make aย score of at least 70%ย to pass this course.
- In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 30 days
- Skill level Lead level
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
