ISO 14001 Training | ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training in Albany, NY

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14001

• What is ISO 14001?
• Reasons for Implementation
• ISO 14001:2015
• Benefits of ISO 14001:2015
• What is ISO 14000?
• Standards of 14000 Family
• Aims of ISO 14001
• ISO 14001:2015 Timeline
• ISO 14001 Model
• Policy Requirements
• Requirements of ISO 14001
• ISO 14001 Structure

Module 2: ISO 14001 Clauses

• Overview of ISO 14001 Clauses
• Context of the Organization
• Leadership
• Planning
• Support
• Operation
• Performance Evaluation
• Improvement

Module 3: Operation Planning and Control

• Introduction to Operation Planning and Control
• Control of Documents
• Nonconformity

Module 4: Environmental Management Systems

• Environmental Policy
• Integration
• Emergencies
• Management Review
• Implementation and Operation of the Specific Requirements

Module 5: Phases of an Audit

• EMS Audit Procedure
• Preparation and Planning of an Audit
• Reporting
• Follow-Up and Closure

Module 6: Planning an EMS Audit

• Selecting a Team
• Identifying the Objective and Scope
• Identifying Criteria
• Plan a Programme (Certification Process)
• Confirming with the Client
• Develop Checklist and Working Documents

Module 7: PDCA Cycle

• Plan
• Do
• Check
• Act
• Check and Correct the Actions

Module 8: Planning of EMS

• Introduction to Planning
• Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities
• Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them
• Planning of Changes
• EMS Project
• Scope
• Policies for Managing the Environment
• Identify the Environmental Aspects
• Risk Assessment
• Structure of Management

Module 9: Implementation of EMS

• Document Management Process
• Operations Management
• Communication Between the Team
• Determine Policies and Procedures
• Training and Awareness Plan

Module 10: EMS Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Monitoring and Measurement
• Continual Improvement of Project
• Management Processes
• Resolve the Problems
• Analysis and Evaluation
• Model of Continual Improvement

Module 11: Phases of Implementation

• Procedures
• Optional Job Instructions
• Other Documents

Module 12: Implementation Tasks

• Preparation
• Implementing Task
• System Certification
• Operations and Maintenance

Module 13: Introduction to Lead Auditing

• Definitions and Terms
• Lead Auditor
• Internal and External Audit
• Purpose of Auditing
• Functions and Limitations of Auditing
• Types of Audits

Module 14: Tasks of a Lead Auditor

• Review the EMS Documentation
• Verify that EMS Conforms to ISO 14001
• Samples the Elements After Verifying
• Review Gap Analysis
• Following Procedures
• Reviewing Procedures

Module 15: Leading Management System Audit Teams

• Establish and Plan the Activities of a Team
• Effective Communication with the Auditee and Audit Client
• Organizing and Directing Team Members
• Prepare and Complete Reports
• Use of Remote Auditing Methods

Module 16: Roles and Responsibilities of the Audit Team

• Initialise, Plan, and Conduct the Audit
• Report Results
• Ability to Communicate Effectively
• Formal Training
• Evaluate Results
• Present the Complex Issues
• Fair Presentation of Reports
• Follow the Standards of ISO 14001:2015
• Follow the Instructions Given by an Auditor