🌍 ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001:2015 is one of the world’s leading standards for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides organisations with a framework to reduce environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and achieve continual improvement in sustainability performance.

This five-day interactive training course is designed for individuals who require a comprehensive understanding of auditing techniques, reporting methods, and the skills needed to perform the Lead Auditor role.

⏱️ Duration

📅 5 Days
🕣 08:30 – 17:30 (Days 1–3)
🕣 08:30 – 17:45 (Day 4)
🕣 08:30 – 16:15 (Day 5)

👥 Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

✔️ Environmental practitioners managing EMS implementation
✔️ Individuals overseeing internal audit programmes
✔️ Professionals conducting supplier or corporate audits
✔️ Those aiming to advance their environmental auditing skills

📚 Prior Knowledge

Participants are expected to be familiar with:

  • Environmental management principles and concepts
  • The Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle
  • Pollution prevention and control measures
  • Environmental management terms and definitions
  • Compliance requirements for environmental protection
  • The structure and requirements of ISO 14001:2015

Knowledge may be gained through:
📌 Work experience, 📌 Previous training, or 📌 Independent study.

🎯 Course Objectives

By completing this course, delegates will be able to:

✅ Conduct effective and value-added EMS audits
✅ Apply principles of Environmental Management in auditing
✅ Lead and manage an audit team with confidence
✅ Plan, conduct, and report audits effectively
✅ Assess EMS performance against ISO 14001:2015 requirements

📖 Course Content

🔹 Understanding ISO 14001:2015 requirements
🔹 Auditing environmental processes and compliance areas
🔹 Types and objectives of environmental audits
🔹 Roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
🔹 Auditor skills development and communication
🔹 Audit planning, execution, and reporting
🔹 Identifying findings, nonconformities, and corrective actions
🔹 Audit follow-up and continual improvement practices

🌟 Benefits

✔️ Gain advanced auditing and reporting skills
✔️ Improve knowledge of EMS implementation and performance evaluation
✔️ Strengthen environmental leadership through risk-based thinking, life-cycle perspective, and continual improvement
✔️ Build confidence in conducting internal and external audits

🏢 In-House Training

This programme can be delivered in-house and tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs, providing flexibility and value for money.

🧑‍🏫 Style of Delivery

A combination of:
🎤 Presentations
✍️ Guided exercises
🎭 Simulated audit role-play

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, and participants will also complete a two-hour written exam to demonstrate their understanding.

📜 Training Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the course and examination will be awarded a training certificate acknowledging their achievement.