RABQSA ISO 14001 (EMS) Lead Auditor Training June 8, 2009

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ISO 14001 (EMS) Lead Auditor Training 5 Days - 3.6 CEUs
This five day course is designed for those who are responsible for managing their companysenvironmental managementprogram and for those who want to further improve their internal audit skills. This challenging course assumes some prior ISO 14001 or auditing experience.
The DESARA Group emphasizes the importance of adding value from the audit process, so our main objective is to ensure that you are competent and capable of managing your audit system and auditing your companysenvironmental practicesupon your return. We accomplish this by emphasizing key concepts with workshops, case studies, and role plays throughout the first four days of the class. The course culminates with a written examination on the morning of the fifth day.

Key topics include:
Understand the application of environmental management principles, science and technology.
Understand the application of environmental systems to different operational processes.
Assess the risk of significant environmental impacts and activities identified in the context of the organizations EMS management system.
Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control environmental impacts.
Assess the EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organizational environment.
Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS.

Interpreting the ISO 14001 requirements, with emphasis on auditing beyond compliance
Understanding the audit system using the ISO 19011 guidance document
Embracing the role of audit team leader
Planning activities including audit program management, audit agenda planning, checklist preparation, and team management skills
Reviewing and evaluatingenvironmental system documentation
Conducting the audit, including interviewing skills, managing audit team members, addressing problems with the auditee, and daily reporting activities
Reporting nonconformities in a factual, helpful manner
Writing a summary report from your audit
Following up on audit findings

Included in the price of this course:
Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
A student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
A copy of the ISO 14001 standard

Organized by The DESARA Group

The DESARA Group is a boutique management consulting firm that specializes in helping companies improve their operational processes so that they can

deliver products, services and new designs on time
save money
increase revenue, and
consistently meet customer expectations.

We work across all levels of your organization to establish, implement and maintain management systems according to recognized standards and best practices from many industries. Leveraging the diverse skills of our experienced team of professionals, we create and implement customized improvement plans based on ISO 9001, TL 9000, ISO 27001, AS 9100, TS 16949 and elements of CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean and Baldrige as appropriate to meet your business objectives.

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Ticket Info:  

• Participant - Single Registration, $1,995.00
• Multiple Registration, $1,662.00
• Participant - Early Bird Registration, $1,795.00

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