Course benefits:

Improve your knowledge of auditing techniques

Learn how to lead audit teams

Add new skills to your resume and expand your business
This ISO 13485 Lead Auditor course is accredited by ASIC and allows you to become a certification auditor for ISO 45001. The course was created to help you start working for certification bodies or expand your consulting business.
After passing the exam, you will receive a ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certificate, accredited by ASIC, which proves your ability to perform certification audits and lead audit teams.

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course is divided into three parts:

A video library: includes lessons and practical information about the standard and how to prepare for the ISO 45001 audit, lead the audit team, perform the audit and prepare the final audit report

An interactive workshop: helps you practice the concepts necessary for auditing the standard guided by an Advisera top expert

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification exam: upon successful completion of the exam, you will get a certificate and a badge for your LinkedIn profile to highlight your qualifications

Who should attend:

Novice consultants/auditors seeking to acquire new expertise to perform OH&S Management Systems certification audits

Experienced consultants/auditors needing proof of their competence as ISO 45001 lead auditor

OH&S managers needing to prepare for an OHSMS audit

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to attend the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course.
Introduction

Introduction to the course

Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 45001

Introduction & suggested reading

What is ISO 45001?

Structure of ISO 45001

What is the Occupational Health & Safety Management System?

Implementing ISO 45001 requirements – The PDCA process

Implementing ISO 45001 as a project

Documenting an ISO 45001 OHSMS

ISO 45001 Benefits

Certification FAQs

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 2 - Leadership, Planning, & Support

Introduction and suggested reading

Understanding your organization and its context

Understanding the needs and expectations of workers and other interested parties

Determining the scope of the OHSMS & OH&S Management System

Leadership and commitment

OH&S Policy

Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities

Consultation and participation of workers

Actions to address risks and opportunities (overview)

OH&S objectives

Resources & Competences

Awareness

Communication

Documented information

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 3 - Hazard Identification, the Hierarchy of Controls, and Operation of the OHSMS

Introduction and suggested reading

Actions to address risks and opportunities (General)

Hazard identification

Assessment of OH&S risks and other risks to the OHSMS

Assessment of OH&S opportunities and other opportunities for the OHSMS

Determination of legal and other requirements

Planning action

Operational planning and control

Management of change and procurement

Emergency preparedness and response

Operating the OHSMS

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 4 - The Check and Act Phases

Introduction and suggested reading

Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

Evaluation of Compliance

Internal audit

Management review

Improvement

Incidents, Nonconformities, and corrective actions

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 5 - Auditing Basics

Introduction & suggested reading

Auditor assumptions

Techniques for finding evidence

Sampling the records

Interviewing techniques

The audit findings

Nonconformities

Observations

Internal vs. external audit

Annual audit program

Audit plan for an individual audit

Creation of the checklist

Internal audit report

Corrective action requests and corrective action follow-up

Recording the evidence

Recap quiz

Module 6 - Understanding Auditing Standards

Introduction & suggested reading

What is certification?

Certification process

Certification of integrated management systems

Introduction to accreditation and ISO 17021

Competences of lead auditors required by ISO 17021-1

Introduction to International Accreditation Forum (IAF) documents

Introduction to ISO 19011

Principles of auditing

Recap quiz

Module 7 - Understanding Audit Roles and Responsibilities

Introduction & suggested reading

Audit Team Leader / Lead Auditor

Auditor

Technical Specialist

Certification Reviewer

Audit Client

Management Team

Auditee

Hosts / Guides

Recap quiz

Module 8 - Planning the Audits

Introduction & suggested reading

Audit criteria and objectives

Audit scope

Selecting audit methods

Sampling evidence in audits

Types of remote auditing techniques

Deciding when to use remote auditing techniques

Planning the use of remote auditing techniques

Selecting the audit team

Managing audit risks

Preparing the audit plan

Allocating audit activities to auditors

Making contact with the audit client

Preparation of audit resources

Recap quiz

Module 9 - Managing the Audit Process

Introduction & suggested reading

Opening meeting

Managing site visits

Interviews

Audit evidence requests

Debriefing sessions

Dealing with conflicts

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Module 10 - Managing Your Audit Team

Introduction & suggested reading

The importance of managing your audit team

Communication with the team before the audit

Managing audit progress

Team meetings

Managing audit findings

Managing audit records

What to do when you hit problems

Evaluating your audit management

Recap quiz

Module 11 - Completing a Successful Audit

Introduction & suggested reading

Audit findings

How to reach audit conclusions

Planning the closing meeting

Holding an effective closing meeting

Dealing with feedback at closing meetings

Effective audit report writing

Post-audit activities, corrections, and correction actions

Certification review process

Related documentation

Recap quiz

Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate
About the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course

Are the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course and certificate accredited?

Yes, both the course and the certificate are accredited by ASIC, an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. This accreditation provides additional credibility for the quality of Advisera’s courses and ensures that the certificate is globally recognized.

What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?

There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you need to watch the video lectures. We do, however, recommend that you watch them all within three to four weeks so that you get the most benefit from them.

What is needed to access the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor online training?

All you need to access the course is your PC, Mac, or mobile device; any major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.); and a broadband Internet connection. And, of course, plenty of available time to devote to the course.

What do I need to know before attending the course?

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience in auditing – this course was designed so that a beginner to these topics will understand it.

How do I participate in the workshop?

To participate in the online workshop, we will send you a special link to connect to Zoom. All you need is a computer with a microphone, speakers, and web camera. We recommend that you have the web camera on during the workshop for an enhanced learning experience.

Are there prerequisites for attending the workshop?

Completion of all of the video lessons is the only prerequisite.

How do I get certified as an ISO 45001 lead auditor?

It's simple:

Watch complete videos of all lessons, and answer all practice exams.

Attend the workshop.

Pass the online exam.

When will I receive the certificate for the course?

After watching all of the video lessons and completing the workshop, you may take the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification exam. If you earn a passing score, you will be issued the certificate. Please note that during the exam, an online proctoring service will verify your identity and ensure that you take the exam without assistance. Click here to learn more about our online proctoring service.

About the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor exam

What does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course materials (video lectures, quizzes, reading materials, practice exams, and other resources), along with the skills you learn from the workshop, are all you need to successfully pass the certification exam and receive your certificate.

How many questions are on the exam?

There are a total of 92 questions on the exam; some of them are True/False questions, while the others are multiple choice questions, and all correctly answered questions are worth 1 mark.

How much time is allowed for the exam?

The time allowed to answer all the questions on the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor exam is 120 minutes. However, please reserve an additional 15 minutes of your time for a system checkup before you start the exam session.

In which language is the exam?

The exam is in English.

Where will I take the examination?

The certification exam can be taken online, from anywhere. To make this possible, we employ an online proctoring service. Click here to learn more.

Course Instructors

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Course - Advisera

Mark Hammar

Expert in ISO 45001

Mark Hammar has extensive experience in auditing, improving processes, and writing procedures for Occupational Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems. He is a Certiﬁed Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence through the American Society for Quality and a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001.

Mark is also an experienced trainer and academic instructor on subjects related to occupational health & safety and quality management.

Carlos Pereira Da Cruz

ISO Consultant, Trainer, and Auditor

Carlos Pereira da Cruz has more than 30 years of experience working as a consultant, trainer, and auditor with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. He is a university teacher and author of several books on strategic management, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Garry Cornell

ISO Consultant, Trainer, and Auditor

Garry Cornell has more than 25 years of global experience as a senior manager, certification auditor, and consultant, helping a wide range of businesses in their implementations of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001. He has developed various courses and is the author of several books on auditing techniques and ISO 14001. He is a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.

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Introduction

Module 1 - Introduction to ISO 45001

Module 2 - Leadership, Planning, & Support

Module 3 - Hazard Identification, the Hierarchy of Controls, and Operation of the OHSMS

Module 4 - The Check and Act Phases

Module 5 - Auditing Basics

Module 6 - Understanding Auditing Standards

Module 7 - Understanding Audit Roles and Responsibilities

Module 8 - Planning the Audits

Module 9 - Managing the Audit Process

Module 10 - Managing Your Audit Team

Module 11 - Completing a Successful Audit

Are the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor course and certificate accredited?

What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?

What is needed to access the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor online training?

What do I need to know before attending the course?

How do I participate in the workshop?

Are there prerequisites for attending the workshop?

How do I get certified as an ISO 45001 lead auditor?

When will I receive the certificate for the course?

What does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?

How many questions are on the exam?

How much time is allowed for the exam?

In which language is the exam?

Where will I take the examination?

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Course Instructors

Mark Hammar

Carlos Pereira Da Cruz

Garry Cornell

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