Course Overview

This comprehensive 4-day ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Combined Internal Auditor Course provides hands-on training to ensure that you thoroughly understand the role and acquires the expertise needed to perform internal audits effectively. It also includes a comprehensive foundation on the core requirements of ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007

Benefits of ISO 14001 Standard

• When developed and implemented effectively, the ISO 14001 standard can even enhance an organization's bottom line through increased efficiency of operations and by attracting environmentally conscious customers by taking a more eco-friendly business approach
• Providing your company with assurance that you meet, and will continue to meet, your environmental management system commitments and corporate policy requirements
• Verifying your system for recognizing and complying with environmental laws and regulations
• Increasing profits through potential process improvements and energy conservation
• Reducing your environmental liability
• Reduced cost of waste management
• Savings in consumption of energy and materials
• Lower distribution costs
• Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public

Benefits of OHSAS 18001 Standard

• Minimizing the risks of production delays
• Providing  a safe environment to do business
• Demonstrating your commitment to maintain an effective health and safety policy
• Improving your reputation and increasing your opportunities to gain new business
  • Minimizing risks of downtime through accidents
  • Demonstrating your commitment to meet legal obligations
  • Possible cost savings from public liability insurance premiums
  • Maintaining compliance to legal requirements
  • Providing a robust system to maintain and continually improve health and safety

ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Combined Internal Auditor Course Business Benefits

• The knowledge and skills to effectively audit your management system
• To conduct a risk assessment of the effectiveness and maturity of your management system

Learning Objectives

• Understand environmental & OH&S management definitions, concepts and guidelines
• Understand the purpose and intent of the ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 standards
• Understand the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 standards
• Understand the process approach
• Environmental & Health & Safety legislation and regulation
• Health & Safety hazards and risks
• Environmental aspects and impacts
• Recognize the role of management
• Recognize the benefits of environmental & OH&S management systems
• Gain an introduction to an implementation model and the process for certifying environmental & OH&S management systems
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor
• Apply ISO 19011 definitions, concepts, and guidelines
• Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits
• Conduct all phases of an internal audit (plan, execute, report, record, follow-up, closure)
• Prepare and present effective reports

Training Approach

Accelerated learning is the most advanced teaching and learning method available today. Itʼs a total system of enhancing and speeding up both the design and learning process. What makes accelerated learning so effective is that it’s based on the way we naturally learn. It does this by actively involving the whole person, using physical activity, creativity, collaboration among learners, variety that appeals to all learning styles, contextual learning with real-world immersion, the creation of a positive physical, emotional, and social environment and other methods designed to get people deeply involved in their own learning.

Course Evaluation

The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course. This includes all exercises, workshops / role plays, case studies and all other activities during the course. Please note that full attendance is required during the training course.

Course Pre-Requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course as the course includes foundation on the core requirements of ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 at the start of the program 

Who should attend

Any individual requiring a working knowledge and understanding of the ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards

• Quality / Environment / OH&S professionals / consultants
• Presidents / Vice Presidents / CEOs
• Quality / Environment / OH&S Auditors
• Quality / Environment / OH&S Managers
• ISO Coordinators / management representatives
• Supplier and Contractor Auditors
• Supervisors etc.