PR357: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor

A professional level course that covers the skills to perform first, second and third-party audits against ISO 45001.

Course ID: 2526

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of occupational health and safety management systems against ISO 45001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable. Learners who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (OHSMS) Training course (within the five years prior to making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA OHSMS auditor.

Who Should Attend?

This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register with the IRCA auditor registration scheme. It is also essential for any serious occupational health and safety management practitioner involved in the design, management and implementation of an audit programme for internal, supplier and other external audits from customers and/or certification bodies.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge:

a) Management systems

  • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
  • The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.

b) Occupational health and safety management

  • The concepts of managing occupational health and safety through hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control and compliance with legal requirements and other requirements.
  • The relationship between occupational health and safety management and the provision of safe and healthy workplaces, the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, and the proactive improvement of health and safety performance.
  • Common examples of relevant national and local OH&S legislation and requirements

c) ISO 45001

  • Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 45001 and the commonly used occupational health and safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 45001, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Foundation OHSMS training course or the equivalent.

Course Summary

Prices from

Virtual

£1350*

Classroom

£1400*

* + VAT per person
Classroom Dates Selected
Virtual Dates Selected

5 days

4-12 candidates

Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Course Dates

Date Delivery Method Cost (+VAT)
4th Dec 2023 – 8th Dec 2023 Classroom £1400 Select Date
22nd Jan 2024 – 26th Jan 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
26th Feb 2024 – 1st Mar 2024 Classroom £1400 Select Date
25th Mar 2024 – 29th Mar 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
22nd Apr 2024 – 26th Apr 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
20th May 2024 – 24th May 2024 Classroom £1400 Select Date
24th Jun 2024 – 28th Jun 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
22nd Jul 2024 – 26th Jul 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
19th Aug 2024 – 23rd Aug 2024 Classroom £1400 Select Date
23rd Sep 2024 – 27th Sep 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
21st Oct 2024 – 25th Oct 2024 Classroom £1400 Select Date
25th Nov 2024 – 29th Nov 2024 Virtual £1350 Select Date
16th Dec 2024 – 20th Dec 2024 Classroom £1400 Select Date

Course Outcomes

You will have the knowledge to:

  • Explain the purpose of an occupational health and safety management system, of occupational health and safety management system standards, of management system audit, of third-party certification, and the business benefits of improved performance of the occupational health and safety management system
  • Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an occupational health and safety management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021, as appropriate

You will learn the skills to:

  • Plan, conduct, report and follow-up an audit of an occupational health and safety management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 45001, and in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 where appropriate

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Frequently Asked Questions

IRCA and CQI stand for International Register of Certificated Auditors and Chartered Quality Institute. The CQI exists to make society better by supporting excellence in, and the widespread adoption of, quality management. IRCA is the leading professional body for management systems auditors.

We accept the following methods of payment, BACS transfer or credit/debit card. Please see our terms and conditions for further details.

Yes, all our training courses can be delivered in house for your team, we also offer a bespoke training option if you need the training tailored to your organisation or specific requirements.

Yes, all learners will receive a comprehensive set of training materials. As we are conscious of our environmental impact, our default position is that materials are provided digitally through our partner Mimeo Digital. This allows learners the flexibility to view materials on a laptop, tablet or to print if preferred.

We will also provide loan copies of the necessary standards for use during the course.

We don’t offer a residential option, but if you require accommodation during your training please contact us and we can provide you with a list of recommended local hotels.

All our open training courses are held at our bespoke training facility; Orbit Business Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. For an overview of the venue please click here.

Yes, refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please make sure to tell us prior to the course start so that we can provide suitable catering.

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