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ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) Lead Auditor Course
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HiQual UK delivers the ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It emphasizes environmental compliance, risk management, audit methodology, and continuous improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, ensuring organizations meet ISO 14001 requirements and achieve certification readiness.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Purpose, scope, and benefits of EMS in organizational sustainability.
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ISO 14001:2015 Standard Requirements Structure, clauses, and mandatory requirements of the standard.
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Roles and Responsibilities of an Auditor Auditor ethics, responsibilities, and independence in auditing.
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Pre‑Audit Preparation & Planning Audit scheduling, documentation review, and audit plan development.
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Conducting On‑site Environmental Audits Interviewing staff, observing processes, and collecting objective evidence.
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Nonconformity Identification and Reporting Identifying gaps, classifying nonconformities, and reporting findings.
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Corrective Actions and Follow‑up Root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and verification of effectiveness.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Preparing audit reports, maintaining records, and ensuring transparency.
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Auditor Competence, Behaviour, and Certification Process Skills, qualifications, professional conduct, and IRCA/Exemplar Global certification pathways.
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Continuous Improvement & Compliance to ISO 14001 Monitoring, measuring, and improving EMS performance for long‑term compliance.
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Builds competence in auditing ISO 14001 EMS effectively
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Enhances compliance with international environmental management standards
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, reporting, and corrective actions
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Provides tools for continuous improvement and certification readiness
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in environmental auditing, compliance, and consultancy
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Environmental managers and compliance officers
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Internal and external auditors
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Consultants and trainers in environmental management
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Professionals progressing from ISO 14001 awareness or internal auditor courses
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, audit role‑play, and applied project work
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total)
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Certification: ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) Lead Auditor Course (ISO1)
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