Internal Environmental Management System Auditor Training Course

• gain a thorough understanding of ISO 14001:2015 and the benefits and implications of an EMS
• learn how to conduct an audit of an EMS against ISO 14001 to assess its effectiveness
• help to drive continual improvement

The course uses a combination of interactive tutorials, practical workshops, case studies and role play with real-world environmental examples to enable students to practise their skills.

Assessment is by continuous evaluation and a 1 hour exam on the final day which combines written answers and multiple choice questions.

This 3-day course combines our 1-day Introduction to ISO 14001 and 2-day ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training courses.

• anyone intending to plan, perform and conduct an environmental management system (EMS) audit
• those responsible for developing, maintaining and continually improving the EMS
• managers who need a thorough understanding of ISO 14001 so that they can integrate an EMS into the organisation’s business processes and align it with other business priorities
• environmental professionals who are new to auditing
• existing quality, health and safety, or other auditors who wish to understand the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 and how to conduct an effective EMS audit
• existing IEMA members who would like to extend their knowledge and skills into the field of EMS

• purpose and benefits of management systems and the high-level structure of ISO 14001, Annex SL
• requirements of ISO 14001:2015
• role of internal audits within an EMS
• the internal audit process, including:
  • audit planning – prioritising environmental risks, assigning audit team members, preparing checklists
  • conducting the audit in line with the audit plan including audit interviews
  • audit reporting – closing meeting and nonconformity report writing
  • follow-up – agreeing corrective actions and ensuring they are effective
• continual improvement of the EMS
• identifying environmental aspects and impacts, such as:
  • emissions to air
  • releases to water and land
  • use of raw materials and natural resources
  • use of energy and energy emitted
  • generation of waste
  • use of space
• environmental legislation

• Day 1
  • WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
  • Module: Background to Environmental Management Systems
  • Module: EMS and Related Standards
  • Module: Pre-Course Work: ISO 14001 Standard
  • Module: Overview of ISO 14001
  • Module: Context, Scoping and Life Cycle
  • Module: Responsibilities, Competence and Communication
  • Module: Environmental Risks and Opportunities
  • LUNCH
  • Module: Environmental Legislation
  • Workshop: Identifying Applicable Legislation
  • Module: Identification and Assessment of Environmental Aspects and Impacts
  • Workshop: Identification within the Case Study
  • Module: Using an EMS for Improvement
  • Module: Monitoring, Auditing and Corrective Action
  • Module: Documented Information
  • CLOSE
• Day 2
  • WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
  • Module: Introduction to EMS Auditing
  • Module: The Audit Programme and the Phases in EMS Auditing
  • Module: Audit Roles and Responsibilities
  • Workshop: Selecting Audit Team
  • Module: Initiating the Audit
  • Discussion: Audit Process
  • Module: Audit Preparation
  • Workshop: Audit Planning – Prioritising Environmental Risk
  • LUNCH
  • Workshop: Preparing Checklists for Audit Interviews
  • Module: Conducting the Audit
  • Workshop: Identifying Nonconformities
  • Workshop: Writing Nonconformity Statements
  • Workshop: Introduction to the End of Course Examination
  • Workshop: Preparation for and Conducting Interviews
  • CLOSE
• Day 3
  • Workshop: Interviewing
  • Module: Audit Reporting and Follow up
  • Workshop: Team Closing Meeting
  • LUNCH
  • Workshop: Exam Preparation
  • Course admin
  • ‘Open Book’ Examination
  • CLOSE