This course is the ultimate solution for those of you that work in an organization that has integrated its Quality (ISO 9001), Health & Safety (OHSAS 18001) and Environmental (ISO 14001) systems and is looking for a better, more efficient way of auditing. The course makes Integrated Management Systems (IMS) auditing easy by establishing the common themes within QHSE management systems, and introduces you to some easy to apply but powerful approaches to IMS audit planning, execution and reporting
What you will learn
You will learn how to plan, conduct, report and follow up the results of internal IMS audits. You will learn how to use the audit tool as an integral component in the continual improvement of the IMS, and appreciate the important common IMS processes that cut across QMS, OHS and EMS requirements The course will introduce you to Plan Do Check Act methodology and help you to understand how this fundamental cornerstone of continual IMS improvement should be inextricably linked to the work of the internal auditor The course will also introduce you to a range of different auditing situations and equip you with the ability to apply the right skills to the right context
Content
The techniques and disciplines of:
* Audit planning, including the construction and use of checklists
* Performing the audit, including conducting interviews and following document trails, process auditing and procedural auditing
* Audit report writing and feedback techniques
* Following up the results of audits and how to use the results to drive continual improvement
The course will introduce you to the following cornerstones IMS management:
* Plan Do Check Act methodology
* ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 overview
* Appreciating QMS, OHS and EMS similarities and differences