Lead auditor conducting an integrated management system compliance inspection at an industrial facility

Overview

IMS Lead Auditor Training is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and lead auditing skills for Integrated Management Systems (IMS) based on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.

The programme covers quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety management system requirements, including documented information, risk management, environmental aspects and impacts, hazard identification, audit planning, audit execution, nonconformity management, and corrective actions. Participants will gain practical understanding of how to plan, conduct, manage, and lead integrated management system audits using internationally accepted auditing practices.

This programme is suitable for professionals seeking to develop advanced auditing capability across integrated quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.

Curriculum

This programme consists of fourteen structured learning sessions designed to develop practical competence in integrated management system lead auditing.

Session 1: Overview of Course and Standards
Session 2: ISO 9001:2015 Principles
Session 3: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements
Session 4: ISO 14001:2015 Requirements
Session 5: ISO 45001:2018 Requirements
Session 6: Documented Information
Session 7: Risk Management
Session 8: Environmental Aspect-Impact, Objectives, and Planning
Session 9: Hazard and Risk Identification
Session 10: IMS Internal Audit Process
Session 11: Audit Terms, Definitions, Roles, and Responsibilities
Session 12: Performing an Audit
Session 13: Nonconformity and Corrective Action
Session 14: Climate Action Changes – New Amendments (2024)

Course Delivery

This programme is delivered through structured learning components designed to support both theoretical understanding and practical lead audit application.

• Audio-visual training lectures
• Downloadable handouts and audit reference materials
• Practical audit examples and case-based learning
• Session-based assessments and final examination

Programme Outcomes

• Understand ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements
• Understand integrated management system lead audit processes
• Understand risk management, hazard identification, and environmental aspect evaluation
• Understand nonconformity management and corrective action processes
• Develop the ability to plan, conduct, manage, and report integrated management system audits

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for individuals involved in management system auditing, compliance management, and operational improvement activities.

• Lead auditors and internal auditors
• Quality, environmental, and OH&S professionals
• IMS consultants and compliance managers
• Operational and risk management personnel
• Individuals seeking integrated management system lead auditor certification

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of quality management systems and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is recommended.
• Previous exposure to ISO management systems and risk management concepts may be beneficial.

Faculty & Facilitators

This programme is delivered by Qualified Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs) and experienced management system professionals with practical implementation expertise. Our facilitators provide industry-relevant guidance aligned with current ISO management system practices and organisational compliance requirements.

Assessment & Certification

Each programme includes structured module summaries designed to reinforce key learning outcomes and support assessment preparation. Participants are required to complete a final online assessment to demonstrate competency. Upon successful completion of the assessment requirements, a formal course certificate is issued. Certificates are available for download and may be independently verified using the issued certificate reference number.

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1. Enrol Online
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3. Study at Your Own Pace
4. Complete Online Assessment
5. Receive Your Certificate

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