Description

Enhance your auditing skills with our ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course. This comprehensive course, aligned with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021-1 certification process, allows you to conduct in-depth Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) audits. Post completion, you can avail PECB's globally recognised ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification. Ideal for auditors, managers, internal auditors, technical experts and anyone interested in the OH&S MS audit process.

The International Accreditation Service (IAS) hereby attests that  PECB Group, Inc. has met the requirements of AC474, IAS Accreditation Criteria for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons, and has demonstrated compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 45001 for this course. See here.

Course overview

Our ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course offers an in-depth understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) based on the new global standard, ISO 45001. This comprehensive course helps you gain necessary expertise to perform OH&S MS audits using globally recognized auditing processes and procedures. You'll develop skills to effectively plan and execute audits, draft nonconformity reports, and prepare audit reports.

This course is an excellent opportunity for auditors, managers, consultants, internal auditors, and technical experts interested in performing and leading OH&S MS certification audits, or in broadening their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process. 

By participating in this training, you'll learn to interpret ISO 45001 in the context of an OH&S MS audit, evaluate compliance to ISO 45001, and manage an audit program. On successful completion of the course and the exam, you can achieve the coveted "PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor" certification, endorsing your professional capabilities to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.

This course requires a fundamental understanding of ISO 45001 and a broad knowledge of audit principles. Participants will receive over 450 pages of training material and a participation certificate of 31 CPD credits. Certification and examination fees are included in the course fee, and in case of exam failure, the exam can be retaken within 12 months free of charge.

Course outcomes

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course is tailored to develop participants' skills in auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS). Attendees will deepen their knowledge in key areas:

- Understanding vital concepts of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001

- Interpreting ISO 45001 requirements from an auditor's viewpoint

- Assessing the conformity of the OH&S MS to ISO 45001

- Planning, conducting, and concluding an ISO 45001 audit 

- Managing an ISO 45001 audit program.

This course equips participants for the "PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor" exam. Upon passing, certify your professional capabilities and enhance your career recognition by being able to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001. The course also provides a remarkable 31 CPD credits. Prior basic knowledge of ISO 45001 and audit principles is required.

More details

Occupational Health and Safety Management is critical to the success of any organisation, ensuring employee safety and organisational adherence to health standards. ISO 45001, the globally recognised standard replacing OHSAS 18001, provides a robust structure around which to build your organisation's Health & Safety measures.

The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course is designed to develop the crucial skills required to perform comprehensive audits of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OH&S MS). Grounded on widely accepted auditing principles, methods, and ISO 19011 guidelines, the training covers the entirety of an audit process - from preparing for the audit to drafting the final report.

Additionally, not only will you learn how to assess an organization's conformance to ISO 45001 requirements, but you will also acquire necessary knowledge and skills to plan, conduct, report, and follow-up an audit of an OH&S MS. Engaging exercises provided throughout the course focus on developing practical skillsets, such as holding effective interviews with auditees and reviewing documented information.

The course culminates in a certification exam, and successful candidates will be eligible to apply for the "PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor" credential. This internationally recognised certification aids in demonstrating your proficiency to audit an OH&S management system.

This course targets a wide range of professionals, including auditors planning to perform OH&S MS audits, managers striving to improve their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process, internal auditors maintaining conformity to ISO 45001, technical experts preparing for an OH&S audit, and consultants looking to further develop their expertise in this field.

To gain the most out of this course, a foundational understanding of ISO 45001 and audit principles will be beneficial. For more comprehensive information about this course, kindly refer to the official PECB website.

Let's get specific

Who are PECB?

PECB is an internationally recognised certification body that provides education, certification, and certificate programs for individuals on a wide range of disciplines. OHS.com.au is an authorised representative of PECB in Asia-Pacific.

Who is this course ideal for?

This course is designed for auditors interested in performing and leading occupational health & safety management system (OH&S MS) certification audits, managers or consultants who want to advance their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process, and internal auditors responsible for maintaining conformity to ISO 45001. Additionally, technical experts preparing for an OH&S MS audit and expert advisors in occupational health and safety management would also benefit from this course.

What are the prerequisites?

The prerequisites for participating in the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course include a fundamental understanding of ISO 45001 and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles.

How is the learning delivered?

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course is delivered through a five-day program where different key concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system are presented, there is a focus on audit planning, on-site audit activities, and issuing the final audit report. The course includes practical exercises and a certification exam to test the acquired knowledge. The participants are provided with extensive course materials for better understanding and future reference. The successful completion of this course and passing the exam can lead to obtaining the PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor credential.

What assessments are involved?               

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course involves a certification exam that tests participants on several domains, including the fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system, ISO 45001 requirements, fundamental audit concepts and principles, preparing for, conducting, and closing an ISO 45001 audit, and managing an ISO 45001 audit program. If participants pass the exam, they can apply for the PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor credential.

How much time should I allow?

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course spans five days, with the certification exam conducted on the final day. Allocate suitable time for the exam.