Why take this course?
This course provides the knowledge and skills required to plan, carry out, manage and lead audits of environmental management systems in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard.
Throughout the course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the standard’s requirements, as well as the audit principles and practices based on ISO 19011.
The approach is highly practical, combining theory with exercises, real-life case studies and audit simulations.
Benefits of IRCA-accredited training
- It will increase your employment prospects thanks to the recognition of this certification by the business environment in the qualification of both internal and external auditors.
- Learn from the best. CQI is a globally recognized brand, and its specialist division IRCA is a world leader in management system audit training. IRCA rigorously evaluates its training partners before accrediting them to deliver their courses, therefore, the training provided by Bureau Veritas meets the highest standards.
- Professional recognition and acknowledgment by organizations. Our certified courses provide the skills and knowledge necessary for those who want to apply for CQI membership or IRCA certification. Membership offers endless development opportunities and is a valuable way to gain professional recognition for your expertise and commitment.
Bureau Veritas is an IRCA-accredited entity to deliver some of the best training programs for quality and audit professionals in the world.
Qualifications
Participants who pass both the exam and the continuous assessment will receive a certificate of achievement confirming that they have met the official CQI and IRCA training requirements for EMS auditors. Those who do not pass both assessments will receive a certificate of attendance equivalent to the duration of the course. Furthermore, participants who fail the exam will be entitled to a second attempt within 12 months of the course ending.
Who is it for?
- Environmental managers.
- Management system specialists.Internal auditors.
- Internal auditors.
- Quality, health and safety, or sustainability managers.
- Professionals wishing to develop their careers as auditors.
What will you achieve through the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Carry out audits in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 14001:2026 standard.
- Understand the key elements of the ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards.
- Understand key environmental issues.
- Plan an audit based on a set of audit criteria.
- Successfully carry out an audit of environmental management systems.
- Produce clear, concise and relevant audit reports.
- Communicate the audit results to the client.
Why does Bureau Veritas recommend it?
The course uses a combination of lectures, discussions and practical exercises to achieve its objectives. The practical exercises are based on a fictitious company that is being audited. However, the procedures, work instructions and data are typical and could equally apply to many different companies. The practical exercises have been carefully designed to focus on issues that commonly arise during EMS audits.
Prerequisites:
1. Knowledge of report writing is desirable.
2. Knowledge of the following principles and concepts of environmental management and the intended outcome of an environmental management system: improvement of environmental performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. Achievement of environmental objectives.
4. Those who are not familiar with the standard are advised to take an introductory course. Bureau Veritas offers a free e-learning course for this purpose.
4. Learners must understand generic management systems, including the PDCA cycle and its key elements.