Course Syllabus

Day 1: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Introduction

• Course Programme
• Course Learning Objectives
• Delegate Responsibilities
• Continuous Assessment Process
• Guidelines for Auditors

Management Systems

• Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
• Financial Benefits of Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Management System
• Documents
• Managing Documentation
• Key Vocabulary
• ISO 14000 Family
• Environmental Management System Model
• Environmental Management System Principles
• Environmental Aspects and Impacts
• Initial Environmental Questionnaire
• Environmental Objectives and Targets
• Environmental Review and Improvement

Questionnaire No. 1

Audit Process

• Why Audit?
• Internal Audit Cycle
• Internal Audit Requirements (9.2)
• Internal Audit Objectives, Effectiveness, Improvement, Conformance Adding Value to the EMS and the Organization
• Using Internal Audits for Maintenance, Improvement of EMS

Audit Planning

• Internal Audit Programmes
• Audit Criteria
• Preparing the Audit Plan
• Document Review
• Resource Planning
• Preparing Checklists
• Pre-Audit Contact

Questionnaire No. 2

Workshop - Case Study 1 ... Preparing for the Audit

Delegate Review and Day 1 Wrap-up ... General Knowledge Review

End Day 1

Day 2: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Audit Interviews

• Internal Audits - Opening Meetings
• The Interview
• Gathering Audit Evidence
• Auditing Different Types of Systems and Processes
• Internal Audits - Closing Meetings

Workshop - Case Study 2 ... Conducting the Interview

Audit Reporting

• Purpose and Content of the Internal Audit Report
• Audit Evidence
• Corrective Action
• Opportunities for Improvement

Workshop - Case Study 3 ... Writing Audit Reports

Follow-Up

• Close-out of Audit Findings
• Management Review
• Development of Planned Audit Programmes Based on Audit Findings

Questionnaire No. 3

Workshop - Case Study 4 ... Conducting the Follow-Up Review

Delegate Review and Day 2 Wrap-up ... General Knowledge Review

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