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ISO 46001:2019 (WEMS) Lead Auditor Course
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HiQual UK delivers the ISO 46001:2019 (WEMS) Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying water efficiency management systems. It emphasizes ISO 46001 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 water efficiency standards.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO 46001:2019 (WEMS) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to ISO 46001:2019 and Water Efficiency Management Systems Scope, principles, and role of WEMS in sustainability and resource conservation.
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ISO 46001:2019 Requirements and Clauses Structure, mandatory documentation, and integration with organizational processes.
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Water Efficiency Planning and Performance Evaluation Identifying water usage, setting objectives, and monitoring performance.
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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 Water Efficiency Audits Evidence collection, stakeholder interviews, and operational observations.
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Risk Assessment in Water Efficiency 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 WEMS Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing organizations for ISO 46001 certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing ISO 46001:2019 Water Efficiency Management Systems
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Enhances compliance with ISO 46001 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, corrective actions, 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 water efficiency systems
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Environmental and resource management professionals
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Individuals progressing from ISO 46001:2019 Internal Auditor (WMIA‑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 46001:2019 (WEMS) Lead Auditor (WMLA)
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