IEMA Internal Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor (PLA)

This 3-day course includes: 

· Introduction to Environmental Management Systems

· The purpose, structure and elements of ISO 14001

· Implementation of ISO 14001 and use of ISO 14004

· Introduction to 19011 auditing standard

· Establishing & managing an audit programme.

· Pre-audit activities: Objectives, scope, planning and preparation of work documents

· Conducting audits – communications, managing audit teams, document review, physical observation, questioning skills & good interview technique

· Analysis of evidence, findings, conclusions and preparation of audit report

· Completion of audits and audit follow-up

· Competencies, responsibilities & CPD of auditors

· Key do’s and don’ts

This course is delivered via virtual online classroom. Teaching will include case studies, discussions and interactive, problem based individual and group training exercises are used throughout the course to reinforce delegates’ learning.

It is assessed by a multiple-choice exam of 20 questions, carried out on Day 3.

Some environmental or management system knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential. You will need a PC/Laptop, camera/mic to undertake this training.

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