EN - eLearning - PECB Certified ISO/IEC 45001 Lead Auditor

As the world is moving faster than ever, technological developments have rapidly evolved and are redefining, among others, the way we live, learn, and teach. This expansive nature of the internet and technology demand new ways of adapting to this new virtual environment for all of us. This new world has given birth to a new form of studying that is both efficient and of global reach: eLearning. 

The ISO 45001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course enables you to gain the necessary expertise to audit occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. 

What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
• Certification fees are included in the exam price. 
• Training course content in video format (11+ hours*)
  
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes. 
• An attendance record worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
•  If candidates fail the exam, they can retake it for free within 12 months of the course completion.
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution 
  

* Please keep in mind that this figure reflects only the video content. It does not include the time a learner will spend completing quizzes, exercises, or reviewing the written materials provided throughout the eLearning training course. Depending on the individual’s pace and learning style, the total time required to complete all components of the training may be significantly longer. 

Meet the trainers

Our eLearning training courses have been catered to meet each individual’s needs and have been designed with the aim of eliminating geographical and time barriers. Each eLearning training course is delivered by experienced Trainers from all around the world, and is divided into several video sections and subsections. Videos contain animations to support what the trainer is lecturing — the animations correspond to the sections provided in in the traditional mode of training. To keep our candidates engaged, we have incorporated quizzes into our eLearning training courses

How does the eLearning experience look like?

Our ISO 9001 Lead Auditor eLearning training course is delivered on the KATE app. It becomes available after you log in using your PECB account.

In addition to having the training course content in the video format, you can also access the regular training course materials format, structured in training course days, with the additional files available in an editable format (depending on the training course, the case study, exercises, and exercises correction key files will also be available).

Quizzes are part of the training course to increase interactivity between attendants and the training material.

• Take the training course

• Access the materials on KATE
• Enter the exam at your most convenient date, time, and location via PECB Exams (including online)

 See how training looks like

How can you benefit from the PECB eLearning experience? 

Our eLearning training courses have been designed to meet the needs of diverse learners who have different learning preferences and/or limited time to attend a training course session. 

Here are some of the main benefits of the PECB eLearning experience: 

• The entire training course and examination is carried out electronically (hence the “e” in eLearning), so all you need in order to access these training courses is a device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone), working internet access, and the KATE application 
• Having access to the training courses 24/7 enables you to dictate the pace of your study. You do not have to worry about schedules, traveling, and accommodation, or having to take days off from work 
• The unlimited access allows you to go back to any section of the training course as you need them
• Every training course consists of several video sections This was done with the sole purpose of making the information easy to receive and process  

Simply put, the eLearning training courses are a convenient way to effectively enhance your professional skills. Your virtual classroom now is KATE!

Why should you attend?  

ISO 45001 is the first global occupational health and safety management system standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course helps in developing the necessary skillset to perform occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods.

This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an OH&S MS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1.

The exercises provided for this training course are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an OH&S MS audit: ISO 45001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditees, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” credential. An IAS certified and internationally recognized “PECB ISO 45001 Lead Auditor” certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.

Who should attend?

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course is intended for:

• Auditors interested in performing and leading OH&S MS certification audits
• Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process
• Internal auditors and individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 45001
• Technical experts interested in preparing for an OH&S MS audit
• Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management

Training course structure

Learning objectives

By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001
• Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor
• Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing
• Manage an ISO 9001 audit program

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system
• Domain 2: ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS – Clauses 4 to 10
• Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
• Domain 4: Preparing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 6: Closing an ISO 9001 audit
• Domain 7: Managing an ISO 9001 audit program
  

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB ISO 9001 Auditor certifications are as shown in the table below:

To be considered valid, the audit activities should follow best audit practices and include the following:

1. Planning an audit
2. Managing an audit program
3. Drafting audit reports
4. Drafting nonconformity reports
5. Drafting audit work documents
6. Conducting documented information review
7. Carrying out on-site audit activities
8. Following up on nonconformities
9. Leading a team of auditors

Note: PECB certified individuals who possess Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master credential, given that they have taken four additional Foundation exams related to this scheme. More detailed information about the Foundation exams and the Master credential requirements can be found here.

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