PR357: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
CQI and IRCA Course ID: 2662

Course Overview

This CQI and IRCA certified course teaches you to plan, conduct, report and follow up audits of occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems against ISO 45001:2018, in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Duration

5 days (40 hours)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of an OH&S management system and the business benefits of improved OH&S performance
• Explain the auditor’s role in planning, conducting, reporting and following up an OH&S management system audit
• Plan, conduct, report and follow up an OH&S management system audit against ISO 45001:2018

Who Should Attend

• Anyone who wants to become a second-party or third-party OH&S management system auditor
• Anyone seeking IRCA OHSMS Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
• Health, safety and environment (HSE) managers and professionals
• Internal auditors and management system consultants

Prerequisites

Before starting this course, you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

ISO 45001

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 45001:2018 Foundation (OHSMS) (FD127) training course, or equivalent

OH&S management

• The concept of OH&S sustainable development
• The purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an OH&S management system, and the evaluation of activities, products and services under normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions
• Consideration of risks and hazards in respect of:
  • Workplace locations and activities, both inside and outside the normal place of work
  • Employees, visitors, vulnerable individuals and other interested parties in areas where the organization has control and influence over health and safety
  • OH&S legislation and legal compliance as part of the OH&S management system
• Evaluation methods for risks and hazards, mitigation, and the identification of improvements (e.g. risk assessments and method statements)

Pre-course Assessment

• Participants must successfully complete and pass the pre-course assessment before attending the training course.

Delivery and Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course through continuous assessment, including practical exercises. You must attend 100% of the course to qualify for the final examination, which you must pass. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CQI and IRCA-certified course certificate.

Why choose Guidance Consulting and Training?

At Guidance, a CQI and IRCA Approved Training Partner, we’re proud to deliver high-quality training that reflects the latest international practice. We’re committed to giving you a complete learning experience that helps you reach your career goals. You’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to excel in occupational health and safety management.

Join us today on the ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course, and take the next step in your health and safety career with Guidance Consulting and Training.