ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Private Team Training
Program Description
Build your expertise in environmental auditing with NSF and PECB’s ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course helps in developing the necessary skillset to perform occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods.
This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an OH&S MS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.
The exercises provided for this training course are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an OH&S MS audit: ISO 45001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditees, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam.
Exam Information
The Lead Auditor certification exams are administered through PECB, the third-party platform hosting these courses. The exam is included in the cost of this course. Each exam is a live proctored session, lasts 3 hours, and is open book. You may study the course materials at your convenience and have 12 months to complete the exam, including one free retake. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the exam.
Exam Details by Standard:
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor: Multiple Choice | 80 questions
Who should Attend
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Auditors interested in performing and leading OH&S MS certification audits
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Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process
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Internal auditors and individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 45001
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Technical experts interested in preparing for an OH&S MS audit
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Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a fundamental understanding of ISO 45001 and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
Course Objective
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
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Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
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Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an auditor
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Evaluate the OH&S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
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Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 45001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
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Manage an ISO 45001 audit program
This training course is participant centered and:
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Theories, best practices used in occupational health and safety management auditing
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Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
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Interactions, made between participants by means of questions and suggestions
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Quizzes, which are a simulation and preview of the certification exam
Additional course information
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions. Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
Computer and Internet Connection:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher
Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected]
Additional Recommended Courses
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
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This virtual course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective internal audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Our engaging and interactive training sessions delve into core principles of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, providing learners with an understanding of its requirements and application in real-world scenarios. Through a blend of teaching, group activities and dynamic class discussions, learners will acquire the necessary internal auditing skills to assess the effectiveness of their organizations QMS. The requirements of ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems will be used as the foundational requirements for internal audits.
Key topics covered:
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Understanding the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
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The four phases of an internal audit: Planning, Preparation, Performing the Audit and Reporting/Verification
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Building a foundation around fundamental organizational process
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Maintaining a “big picture” perspective during internal audits
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Testing the effectiveness of each process to optimize organizational outputs
Our expert instructors guide participants through each phase of the internal audit process, emphasizing practical application and value-added auditing techniques. Classroom lecture is seamlessly integrated with hands-on workshops, ensuring that participants grasp the nuances of internal auditing and can apply learned concepts directly within their organizations.
Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their ISO 9001:2015 standard to the training session for reference and practical application.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Safety personnel working in industries with quality management systems.
Prerequisite(s): A solid understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 version of the standard is essential for participation in this course.
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