Description

Improve workplace safety with our PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course. During this comprehensive 5-day training, you will acquire the competence to establish and manage an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001:2018 requirements. This course is tailored for individuals responsible for improving the safety in their workplace, OH&S officers, advisors, or anyone seeking a career in OH&S. Post-course, you may earn the internationally recognised credential, 'PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer'.

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 17024:2012 for this course. See here.

Course overview

Enhance occupational health and safety in your organisation with our ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course. This five-day intensive program covers the fundamentals of establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) grounded in ISO 45001:2018 requirements. Ideal for health and safety officers, consultants, advisors, and those responsible for workplace safety, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the best practices and methodologies towards implementing an OH&S MS. 

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the certification exam are eligible to receive the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential. This accreditation is internationally recognised and affirms your competency in implementing an OH&S MS according to ISO 45001 requirements. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create safer workplace conditions and prepare your organisation for a third-party certification audit.

Requirements to attend the course include basic knowledge of ISO management system standards and a general understanding of ISO 45001 principles and MS implementation.

Course outcomes

The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer certification course prepares you to establish and maintain an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) according to ISO 45001:2018 guidelines. After completing this course, you will be able to:

- Understand and implement core principles of an occupational health and safety management system as per ISO 45001 

- Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology

- Assist an organization in maintaining and continually improving an OH&S MS 

- Prepare an organization for a third-party certification audit

This five-day course, followed by an exam, awards 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits. As a holder of PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer credential, you demonstrate your ability to implement and maintain an OH&S MS that conforms with ISO 45001 standards and helps to create safer workplaces.

More details

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management is a crucial part of any organization to ensure the wellbeing of its staff. ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard that specifies the requirements for the OH&S management systems (OH&S MS). 

The PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining an OH&S MS in compliance with ISO 45001:2018. The primary objective of this course is to empower you to create a safer working environment.

On successful completion of the course and passing the certification exam, you can obtain the "PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer" credential. This credential validates your competence in implementing and managing an OH&S MS conforming to ISO 45001 requirements.

This course is primarily aimed at individuals and professionals responsible for workplace safety, such as OH&S officers, consultants, advisors, and team members. The course employs PECB's IMS2 Methodology for implementing an OH&S MS and helps you prepare for third-party certification audits.

Participants of this course will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, interpret its requirements from an implementer's viewpoint, and learn about the best practices for initiating, planning, and implementing an OH&S MS. 

The course is divided over five days, each with a focus on different aspects of implementing an OH&S MS. Listed below is the brief agenda:

- Day 1: Introduction to ISO 45001 and initiation of an OH&S MS implementation

- Day 2: Planning the implementation of an OH&S MS

- Day 3: Implementation of an OH&S MS

- Day 4: Monitoring, continual improvement of OH&S MS, and preparation for certification audit

- Day 5: Certification Exam

The certification exam evaluates your knowledge of the fundamental principles and concepts of OH&S MS, and your capability to initiate, plan and implement an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.

The course extends over 5 days (approx 40 hours online) with a total of 31 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits. It concludes with a 3-hour certification exam, which can be retaken if necessary.

By enrolling in this course, you gain the required competency and skills to effectively manage the Occupational Health and Safety aspects of any organization, and help it meet ISO 45001 standards.

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 intended for individuals responsible for maintaining and improving workplace safety, occupational health and safety officers, consultants, advisors, anyone interested in PECB's IMS2 Methodology, individuals tasked with maintaining the conformity of OH&S MS to ISO 45001 requirements, members of OH&S teams, and anyone aspiring to be an OH&S MS implementer, consultant, or officer.

What are the prerequisites?

The prerequisites for participation in the ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course include a basic understanding of ISO management system standards, a fundamental understanding of the ISO 45001 specification, and knowledge of the principles behind implementing a management system.

How is the learning delivered?

The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training is delivered through a five-day intensive course. The structure includes lectures covering fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001. Participants will be guided on how to interpret ISO 45001 requirements, initiate, plan and implement an OH&S MS, and prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit. The course culminates in a certification exam.

What assessments are involved?

The course culminates in the 'PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer' exam. The examination covers several competency domains including fundamental principles and concepts of OH&S and OH&S MS, initiation of an OH&S MS implementation, planning of an OH&S MS implementation, implementation of an OH&S MS, OH&S MS performance evaluation, continual improvement of an OH&S MS, and preparing for an OH&S MS certification audit.

How much time should I allow?

The course spans five days, including the certification exam. The certification exam lasts approximately three hours.