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ISO 14064:2018 (GHG) Lead Auditor Course

ISO 14064:2018 (GHG) Lead Auditor Course

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the ISO 14064:2018 (GHG) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying greenhouse gas inventories, emission reduction projects, and organizational GHG management systems. It emphasizes ISO 14064 requirements, audit planning, verification methodologies, 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 climate change standards.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title ISO 14064:2018 (GHG) Lead Auditor Course
Total Credits 40
Guided Learning Hours 400
Qualification Time 400
  1. Introduction to ISO 14064:2018 and GHG Management Scope, principles, and role of GHG standards in climate change mitigation.

  2. ISO 14064:2018 Requirements and Clauses Organizational, project, and verification requirements.

  3. GHG Accounting and Reporting Principles Transparency, accuracy, consistency, completeness, and relevance.

  4. Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.

  5. Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.

  6. Conducting GHG Audits and Verifications Evidence collection, interviews, data sampling, and site visits.

  7. Emission Factors and Calculation Methodologies Quantification of GHG emissions, baselines, and reduction projects.

  8. Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.

  9. Continual Improvement in GHG Management Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.

  10. Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for ISO 14064 certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.

  • Builds competence in auditing ISO 14064:2018 GHG inventories and projects

  • Enhances compliance with ISO 14064 and ISO 19011 auditing standards

  • Strengthens skills in GHG quantification, verification, and reporting

  • Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in climate auditing, sustainability consultancy, and compliance leadership

  • Environmental managers and sustainability officers

  • Auditors and consultants specializing in GHG verification

  • Compliance professionals in energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors

  • Individuals progressing from ISO 14064:2018 Internal Auditor (GHIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project

  • Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission

  • Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)

  • Certification: ISO 14064:2018 (GHG) Lead Auditor (GHLA)

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