- 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 auditor's 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.
- A fundamental understanding of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training
enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform an Environmental
Management System (EMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles,
procedures and techniques. 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 "PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor" 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.
- 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 Management
Day
1: Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and
ISO 14001
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Certification process
- Fundamental concepts and principles of environmental management
- Environmental Management System (EMS)
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Audit approach based on evidence and risk
- Initiating the audit
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Stage 2 audit
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
Day 4: Closing the audit
- Audit documentation and quality review
- Closing the audit
- Evaluation of action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Competence and evaluation of auditors
- Closing the training
Day 5: Certification Exam
The "PECB Certified ISO 14001
Lead Auditor" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination
and Certification Program (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
Certification
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.
|
Credential |
Exam |
Professional Experience |
SOMS Project 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 |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Master |
ISO 14001 Lead Implementer +
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor (4 additional foundation exams) |
Fifteen years: Ten years of
work experience in Environmental Management |
Audit activities: 700 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certification fees are included in
the exam price.
- Training material containing over
450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
- A participation certificate of 31
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
-
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam
within 12 months for free.
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