ISO 14001:2015 Internal Assessor
Course Description
2-day (16 hour course) designed to provide participants with auditing skills to ISO 14001. Class typically taught in two consecutive days. 3rd day is optional for on-site audits.
Audience
EMS/Quality professionals, supervisors/managers. Students will utilize both analytical and communication skills.
Course Outline:
Overview of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management System Standards
- Class objectives
- History of Environmental Management Standards
- Environmental Management System Terms and Vocabulary
Understanding ISO 14001:2015
- Organizational Context and Interested Parties Requirements
- Environmental Aspects and Compliance Obligations
- Philosophy and Principles with ISO 14001
- History of the ISO 14001 Standard
Interpreting ISO 14001:2015
- Overview of the EMS Model
- Element Analysis Exercise
- Element by Element Review including:
- Element key points
- What to look for during an audit
- Who is audited
- Role plays
Audit Process
- Audit Preparation Activities, Including:
- Documentation Review
- Reviewing Previous Audit History
- Creating the Audit Checklist
- Audit Performance Activities, Including:
- Providing Introductions
- Framing Questions
- Recording Objective Evidence
- Audit Report Writing Activities, Including:
- Creating the Audit Report
- Classification of Findings (OFI, NCs)
- Presenting Findings
- Follow-up Activities
Auditor Skills
- Audit Responsibilities
- Communication Skills
- Do’s and Don’ts During the Audit
- Audit Role Plays
Presentation of Final Exam