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 and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed  
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution
  

Why should you take this training course?

 The PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer is a five-day training course that aims to equip you with the competence to establish, implement, manage, and maintain an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 requirements and guidance. This training course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of an OH&S MS. The ultimate ambition of this training course is to enable you to create the conditions for a safer workplace. 

The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” credential. IAS accredited and internationally recognized, the “PECB ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” certificate validates your competence to implement an OH&S MS based on the requirements of ISO 45001.

Who should attend?

The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for:

• Individuals responsible for maintaining and improving the workplace safety
• Occupational health and safety officers, consultants, and advisors
• Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with PECB’s IMS2 Methodology for implementing an OH&S MS
• Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of OH&S MS to ISO 45001 requirements
• Members of OH&S teams
• Individuals aspiring to pursue a career as OH&S MS implementers, consultants, or officers

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 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an implementer
• Initiate and plan the implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001, by utilizing PECB’s IMS2 Methodology and other best practices
• Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
• Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit

Examination

The “PECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer” 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 OH&S and OH&S MS
• Domain 2: Initiation of an OH&S MS implementation
• Domain 3: Planning of an OH&S MS implementation based on ISO 45001
• Domain 4: Implementation of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
• Domain 5: OH&S MS performance evaluation
• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001
• Domain 7: Preparing for an OH&S MS certification audit

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

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 ISO 45001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The credentials in the PECB ISO 45001 certification scheme have the following requirements:

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

1. Drafting an OH&S MS plan
2. Managing or leading an OH&S team
3. Initiating an OH&S MS implementation 
4. Implementing an OH&S MS
5. Managing documented information
6. Monitoring the OH&S MS performance
7. Performing continual improvement activities

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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