Become an ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Learn an integrated approach to auditing environmental and occupational health & safety management systems.
Receive post-course support and join a thriving alumni network of systems thinkers and lead auditors with QMII’s industry leading “Alumni for Life” program.
Integrated Lead Auditor Training for Environmental & OH&S Systems
QMII’s ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training is designed for professionals who need to plan, conduct, and lead integrated audits of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (EHSMS). The program focuses on evaluating process-based management systems that ensure stakeholder requirements are identified, managed, and consistently fulfilled over time.
Program Overview
This ISO course includes:
- 5-day instructor-led training
- Delivered by industry-experienced instructors
- Available onsite or virtually
- Course materials and examinations included (ISO standards not included)
Participants learn how to assess the effectiveness of integrated systems, rather than auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as separate, disconnected standards.
Learning Objectives
- Plan and execute EHSMS development projects ensuring conformity to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Conduct environmental aspects and impacts analysis
- Conduct occupational health & safety risk assessments
- Use an EHSMS to support regulatory compliance
- Identify and implement controls necessary for an effective integrated system
- Develop reliable and flexible systems suited to changing process objectives
- Determine and communicate resources required for system effectiveness
- Communicate EHSMS roles and responsibilities across the organization
- Conduct 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits
- Audit for process effectiveness against measurable objectives
- Use the EHSMS to manage risks proactively
Course Attendees
Who Should Attend This Course?
- Environmental professionals
- Occupational Health & Safety professionals
- VP / Directors of Regulatory Affairs
- ISO Managers and Management Representatives
- Professionals seeking Exemplar Global-recognized Lead Auditor credentials
- Systems professionals seeking integrated management system understanding
- Improvement specialists supporting EHS performance
Class Agenda
Certification & Recognition
Participants who successfully complete the examinations receive a Certificate of Attainment for the following QMII training units:
- 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Sytems
- AUDITOR – Management Systems Auditing
- TEAMLEAD – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
This course is recognized by Exemplar Global as meeting the training requirements for:
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor certification
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor certification
Successful candidates may use these certifications as earned credit toward other QMII auditor training, including ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both standards share the High Level Structure, making integrated training efficient for organizations managing both EMS and OH&S systems.
The course is a 5-day instructor-led program, covering both standards comprehensively.
Yes. Completion supports eligibility for Exemplar Global certification in both Environmental and OH&S Management Systems auditing.
Familiarity with management systems is helpful. The course covers both standards from fundamentals through advanced auditing.
Yes. This training prepares you to conduct integrated audits covering both environmental and OH&S requirements.