Overview;

The course has been developed as per CQI and IRCA requirements to develop and grow skills and knowledge in the
individuals for planning, conducting, and concluding a first, second or third party auditing for Management systems
based on ISO 14001:2015. 


Course Contents;
This course has been designed to meet the CQI - IRCA requirement for certification of Lead Auditor based on ISO
14001:2007 EMS. The course covers:-

• Auditing the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.

• Overview of auditing for compliance.

• Auditing Process Approach including the PDCA Cycle.

• Auditing ISO 14001:2015 Standard requirements.

• Auditing Environmental Management System Documentation.

• Auditing ISO 19011 standard requirements.

• Auditing Roles and Responsibilities of Auditor and Lead Auditors.

• Audit Planning- Audit Plan.

• Checklists, Non Conformance Reports.

• Audit Reporting.

• Audit follow up activities and auditing for continual improvement.

• Effective audit planning, execution and reporting based on current auditing standards.

• Final Team Meeting/ Follow up.

• Verification/ Audit Records.

• Exercises, Case Studies etc.

• Accreditation/ Certification and Auditor Registration.

• Course Examination.
Aim and Objectives;
ISO 14001:2015 specifies requirements for a Environmental management system when an organization:

• To demonstrate ability to consistently provide products and services that meet client’s regulatory requirements
• It aims to increase customer satisfaction with the help of the effective application of the system, including proc-
esses for improvement, the assurance of conformity and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
• All the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 are intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its type
or size, or the products and services it provides.

• It aims at customer satisfaction through systematic process approach through PDCA model.

• It focuses on the purpose of an environmental management system, of environmental management system stand-
ards, of management system audit, of third-party certification and the business benefits of improved per-
formance of the environmental management system.
Who Should Attend?
• QHSE Officers
• Fresh graduate wishing to start a career as environmentalist/ auditors
• Environmental Professionals to gain worth in terms of certification and auditing skills
• Experts waiting to prepare for a environmental audit function.
• Safety managers, Safety officers, environmentalists etc
• Project managers or consultants wanting to master the environment Management System audit process.
• Persons responsible for the Environment conformity in an organization.
• Internal auditors.
• Auditors wanting to perform and lead Environment Management System (QMS) certification audits.
• Internal Auditors who wish to become external auditors for EMS
• Directors and members of Top Management
• Expert advisors in Environment Management.
• A Third Party Assessor or Lead Assessor.
• This Course is for those who wants to get register with the IEMA and IRCA Auditing scheme. And also impor-
tant for Environmental practitioners who wants to develop their auditing and environmental skill at profes-
sional level, for Corporate Auditing, for the person who wants to assess company’s performance like sup-
pliers, contractors and others.

Benefits;
• An Overview of Environmental issues

• The history and development of ISO 14001

• Structure of ISO 14001 Standard

• Establishing of environmental policy

• How to identify and evaluate environmental aspects

• Understanding of Thai Environmental Laws

• Setting up of objectives, targets and programs

• Checking

• Management Review

• Ten Steps of Implement ISO 14001:2004

• The learners will be able to identify all objective evidence in any process of the company.

• They will be able to develop an audit plan and analyze the entire scenario and the resources involved.

• They will be able to develop a cost-effective and result-oriented audit system.

• Will be able to plan, manage and schedule an audit program.

• After completion of the exam, successful delegates can apply for the seal of an IRCA certified Lead Auditor &
CQI member.
Exam Results, Grading, and Certificate;
• The ISO 14001 certificates from CQI IRCA are issued only to learners who succeed in the examination.
• A pass mark of 70% and above in the written examination at the end of course is the requirement for ISO 9001
Training Certification.
• Results are released within 30 working days after exams.
• Successful delegates are issued CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
• Unsuccessful delegates are issues CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE