The Environmental Auditor Certification Workshop is a comprehensive 5 day certified workshop which trains participants to conduct environmental audits, advise clients on environmental issues, and commission and manage environmental audits.

The Workshop is certified by RABQSA International, the principal certification body for Environmental Auditors in Australia, and provides the following accredited competency units for registration as an Environmental Auditor:

• RABQSA-EM Environmental Management Systems
  
• RABQSA-AU Management Systems Auditing
  
• RABQSA-TL Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

The Workshop is also recognised by the Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA), the principal certification body for Environmental Auditors in the UK, as meeting the training requirement for IEMA certification to:

• IEMA Registered Associate Environmental Auditor
  
• IEMA Registered Lead EMS Auditor
  
• IEMA Registered Lead EMS Auditor

Workshop Dates and Locations

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Who Should Attend

• Environmental Managers
  
• Operational Managers
  
• Staff who may be required to undertake internal environmental audits or inspections within their organisations
  
• Environmental consultants seeking qualifications to undertake environmental audits or inspections for clients
• OHS personnel undertaking environmental work

Workshop Topics

• Environmental Legislation
  
• Government Requirements
  
• ISO 19011:2003 Guidelines on Quality and / or Environmental Management Systems Auditing
  
• Environmental Management Systems including ISO 14001
  
• Environmental Audits – History & Definitions
  
• Commissioning & Conducting Environmental Audits
  
• Other Relevant Environmental Standards
  
• Environmental Risk Assessment
  
• Ecosystem Principles
  
• Environmental Audit Protocol Development

Workshop Outcomes

On successful completion of the Environmental Auditor Certification Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Apply the principles, procedures and techniques of auditing
  
• Relate the auditee management system to the audit criteria
  
• Conduct an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organisational situation
  
• Apply the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the audit management system, and the conduct of the audit
  
• Practice personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit
  
• Apply environmental management principles to the auditee’s business/industry sector
  
• Have an understanding of environmental science and technology principles within the organisational context
  
• Apply environmental management systems to different operational processes
  
• Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organisations EMS
  
• Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control environmental hazards
  
• Assess the environmental roles & responsibilities within the context of the organisation"s EMS
  
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS

Day One	How governments have reacted to environmental issues Government requirements Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Environmental Audits - history, definitions, essential terms Conducting a management environmental audit Audit follow up Slides of poor environmental practices observed during audits Arrangements for Day Two
Day Two	Workshop - Audit Delegates will be divided into small groups and will conduct a practical audit on a chemical facility using the protocol provided and documentation presented by the trainer. A detailed examination of the site will be conducted using a site plan and colour slides taken during actual audits.
Day Three	Workshop cont. Each of the small groups of delegates will prepare a detailed report on that part of the audit nominated by the trainer. The reports will include findings and recommendations developed by the trainees. Each group will present its audit findings and recommendations verbally, in the sequence of the protocol provided, so that the class builds up a composite picture of the environmental status of the site.
Day Four	Introduction to Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000 series ISO 14001 – Policy & Commitment Group Workshop – Environmental Policy Aspects and Impacts Legal and Other Requirements Objectives and Targets Environmental Management Programs Training, Awareness and Competence Communication Documentation Operational Control Emergency Response Checking and Corrective Action Monitoring and Measurement Non Conformance EMS Audit Management Review Environmental Risk Assessment   Class Exercise – Environmental Risk
Day Five	Ecosystem Principles Sustainable Development Overview of Assignment Requirements   Written Examination – Two hours