Internal Environmental Auditor (ISO 14001)
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In Dunfermline
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
Dunfermline (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Days
The aim of this 14-hour course is to provide participants who intend to perform internal audits with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and report on the conformance and effective implementation of processes, through internal audit, and to contribute to the continual improvement of the EMS. Suitable for: People involved in EMS auditing activities within their organisations: i.e. staff designated to be Internal EMS Auditors, or those who will be affected by EMS audits. Also, managers who want to know what to expect from an Internal Audit!
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No prior experience is necessary.
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Teachers and trainers (5)
Ian Hannah
Technical Director, SQMC.
IAN HANNAH SrMASQ, FCQI Ian has been involved in 'Quality' innovation since 1967 (in Canada, USA, and Scotland) as a Quality Manager, Quality Consultant, and University and College tutor. Graduating 'P.Eng' in Canada, he has been a long-standing member of the CQI Education Panel since returning to the UK, and was formerly Director of a Masters degree in Quality Management. He has lectured in such diverse countries as Venezuela, and Russia! In the mid-'90s he was involved in the development of EFQM's "Excellence" Model.
Jennie Clark
SQMC Tutor and Associate
Karen MacKenzie
Head of Strategic Development, SQMC.
KAREN MacKENZIE MISM, FCIPD, IRCA reg'd Internal Auditor Karen is an ISO 9001 Lead Assessor, Internal Auditor and implementer of ISO 9001 & 14001 systems. Her development work has been recognised by UKAS accrediting bodies such as BSI. As a qualified, award-winning trainer, her auditor training courses are well received by SQMC clients. Much of Karen’s success is due to her passion for making a difference and her natural ability to establish rapport with people. She is an advisor to Scottish Enterprise National, and teaches an MSc in Practice Education at the University of Dundee.
Loraine Small
SQMC Tutor and Associate
As Director of LMS Technical Publishing Ltd., Loraine brings are a vast wealth of Occupational Health & Safety knowledge to SQMC's clients - particularly in the area of auditing to the OHSAS 18001 Standard; and especially in the Construction industry.
Robert Bell
SQMC Tutor and Associate
ROBERT BELL BSc - Quality Management, HND - Quality Mgt., MCQI, IRCA-reg’d QMS Lead Auditor Bob is a highly experienced Quality Engineer and Auditor, with a vast knowledge in Electrical Engineering Manufacturing industries. He’s trained in TS 16949 and AS 9100 Auditing; and is a certified Six Sigma ‘green belt’.
Course programme
About the course...
A 2-day course based on IRCA 2170 specification
ISO 14,001:2004 provides both private and public organisations with a useful model for managing and improving environmental impacts resulting from business operations. ISO 14,001 also identifies the internal audit process as a tool in the maintenance and continual improvement of an environmental management system (EMS).
Benefits
Participants will learn what is expected of them - as auditors, or auditees - as per ISO 19,011 :2002 Auditing Guidelines. Training in internal auditing provides delegates with a broader understanding of the key processes of an organisation, and of their Environmental Policy and how it is implemented.
Positive Communication channels are opened up or reinforced by a greater awareness of environmental procedures.
Qualifications
Continuous assessment techniques will apply throughout the course, for the learning objectives tests based on IRCA Specification 2170. Successful completion of the course will be verified by a Certificate of Competence issued by SQMC.
Programme
Topics will include:
* An introduction to ISO 14,001 & 14,004
* ISO 14,001 'family' of Standards
* The key elements of ISO 14,001 (Requirements)
* ISO 19,011(2002): Auditing guidelines
* Important Definitions
* EMS Auditing Planning and Preparation Procedures
* Conducting an EMS Audit
* Audit reporting and follow-up
* EMS Case Study
* Internal Auditor Qualification and Training
Internal Environmental Auditor (ISO 14001)