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ISO 59000:2018 (Circular Economy) Lead Auditor Course
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HiQual UK delivers the ISO 59000:2018 (Circular Economy) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying circular economy management systems. It emphasizes ISO 59000 requirements, sustainability principles, audit planning, risk‑based thinking, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare organizations for certification, and ensure compliance with international circular economy standards.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO 59000:2018 (Circular Economy) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to ISO 59000:2018 and Circular Economy Principles Overview of circular economy concepts, benefits, and organizational impact.
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Circular Economy Management System Requirements ISO 59000 clauses, mandatory documentation, and integration with business processes.
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Resource Efficiency and Waste Minimization Strategies for reducing waste, re‑use, recycling, and sustainable resource use.
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Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.
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Conducting On‑Site Circular Economy Audits Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.
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Risk Assessment in Circular Economy Auditing Identifying risks, evaluating controls, and applying risk‑based auditing.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.
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Continual Improvement in Circular Economy Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for ISO 59000 certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing ISO 59000:2018 Circular Economy Systems
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Enhances compliance with ISO 59000 and ISO 19011 auditing standards
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, risk assessment, and reporting
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Provides tools for resource efficiency, waste minimization, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in sustainability auditing, compliance, and consultancy
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Sustainability managers and compliance officers
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Auditors and consultants specializing in circular economy systems
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Environmental and resource efficiency professionals
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Individuals progressing from ISO 59000 Internal Auditor (CEIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)
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Certification: ISO 59000:2018 (Circular Economy) Lead Auditor (CELA)
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