Key details

Cost: $3,645 (inc. GST)

Duration: 5 Days

CPD Points: 40

Qualifications: AU TL QM EM OH 45001

About the course

Leading organisations are becoming increasingly aware that combining their OH&S, Quality, and Environmental management systems into a single, integrated management system gives them a clear competitive advantage, ensuring streamlined processes and reduced duplication.

Our 5-day Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor course will give you the skills to perform effective, value-adding audits in alignment with ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems. We also provide you with the knowledge to build, review, and maintain a management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

This is our feature course and is for those who require full knowledge of how to conduct an audit across the three main disciplines of Quality, Environmental, and OH&S management systems. This is the most effective and efficient method to understand the requirements of an integrated management system.

Ideally suited to those who have to develop, maintain, improve, manage or audit against multiple disciplines, our Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor course will leave you ready to hit the ground running.

This course has the equivalent of 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Plus, you receive a complimentary licensed copy of:

  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems – Requirements
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use 
  • ISO 45001:2018 OH&S management systems – Requirements with guidance for use

After successful completion of the course, you’ll gain access to a suite of downloadable resources including templates and checklists

Whilst this training package uses the word “audit” and its derivatives, this does not equate with the terms audit, review, or assurance in accordance with Pronouncements or Standards issued by the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. References to the term “audit” and similar terminology within this training relate to the process of auditing in accordance with ISO 19011:2018.

Our training is different because

No homework or take-home assessment.

Internationally recognised courses.

Trainers are practising audit professionals.

All learning materials and refreshments are provided.

Certificates are issued promptly upon the completion of the course.

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Course overview

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this course, you will understand:

  • The principles and procedures of auditing
  • Auditor roles and responsibilities 
  • The benefits of a risk-based audit programme
  • How to plan an effective audit
  • Timetabling 
  • Resource allocation
  • Interpersonal skills and personal behaviours of an auditor
  • How to conduct effective opening and closing meetings 
  • Preparing and distributing an audit report  
  • Risk-based thinking and its application to modern management systems
  • The process approach and its benefits to business
  • Integration of the customer into organisational processes
  • Life-cycle assessment and its implications for an organisation’s environmental aspects
  • Effective and timely hazard identification, risk assessment and control
  • Documentation and evidence requirements

Course content

This course is divided into flexible modules, enabling you to attend all modules in the one week, or spread across different sessions. The first 2-day module is equivalent to our ‘Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor’ course where you learn how to conduct an audit of any management system in accordance with ISO 19011. The remaining modules cover Quality, Environmental, and OH&S management system requirements respectively.

Our course aims to give you a comprehensive understanding of all necessary auditing skills. You will gain a thorough understanding of integrated management systems and the ability to conduct effective audits.

Monday

Management Systems Auditing – preparation
  • What is auditing?
  • Roles and responsibilities of an auditor and an audit team leader
  • The 6 principles of auditing from ISO 19011
  • Effective audit planning and timetabling
  • Communication skills, interview techniques and useful questioning methods
  • Setting appropriate audit objectives, scope, and criteria
  • Developing audit checklists

Tuesday

Management Systems Auditing – the audit
  • Conducting an opening meeting
  • Identifying objective evidence and taking good notes
  • Reviewing auditing scenarios
  • Writing audit findings including nonconformities and non-compliances
  • Presenting a closing meeting
  • Compiling a meaningful audit report

Wednesday

Management systems – what are they?
  • History of ISO and the harmonised structure 
  • Organisational context – external and internal 
  • Customers, workers, the community, and shareholders
  • Risk-based thinking, the process approach
  • Modern management systems
Quality Management Systems
  • Prioritising the customer
  • Process approach and its application
  • Risk-based quality
  • Requirements of ISO 9001:2015
  • Auditing against ISO 9001:2015

Thursday

Environmental Management Systems
  • Enhanced environmental performance
  • Risk-based environmental aspects and impacts
  • Life cycle assessment 
  • Requirements of ISO 14001:2015
  • Auditing against ISO 14001:2015
OH&S Management systems
  • Reducing workplace injury and illness
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control
  • The hierarchy of control
  • Requirements of ISO 45001:2018
  • Auditing against ISO 45001:2018

Friday

Auditing scenarios
  • Review of Integrated Management System requirements
  • IMS audit scenarios
  • Writing up findings
  • Course review

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Attainment with 5 Exemplar Global competencies below:

  1. Exemplar Global AU – Management systems auditing
  2. Exemplar Global TL – Leading management systems audit teams
  3. Exemplar Global QM – Quality management systems
  4. Exemplar Global EM – Environmental management systems
  5. Exemplar Global OH 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety management systems

This course has the equivalent of 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites. This means that anyone with an interest in auditing management systems can enrol and benefit from the comprehensive training provided. Whether you are new to integrated management systems (IMS) or looking to enhance your skills to  develop, implement, maintain, improve, manage or audit against the quality, environment, and OH&S disciplines , this course is designed to accommodate all levels of experience.

Assessment

Throughout the course, you will complete a series of workshops which form part of the assessment. A short multiple-choice exam at the completion of each module assesses the knowledge and understanding gained throughout the training. You will receive continual assistance and feedback from the trainer and are given anecdotal examples of real world audit situations.

No homework or take-home assessment. 

Who should attend

Are you involved in auditing, system development or system maintenance? You should attend if you:

  • want to become an IMS internal auditor
  • want to become a 3rd party IMS auditor
  • need to write and implement an IMS
  • are involved in Quality, Environmental, OH&S, or IMS management processes
  • are a manager responsible for your IMS and IMS auditing
  • wish to consolidate your existing knowledge into a formal qualification

Prior experience in auditing and management systems is not essential.

Study Pathway – Where to from here?

If you wish to become a registered third-party or external Quality, Environmental, and OH&S Management Systems auditor with Exemplar Global, completing this course is the first step.

Additional Exemplar Global competencies for Information Security Management Systems (Exemplar Global IS), Food Safety Management Systems (Exemplar Global FS), and Business Continuity (Exemplar Global BC) may be attended separately.We also offer courses in Risk Management and Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Price

The price of this course is $3,645 (inc. GST). Discounts for multiple attendees are available – please contact us to find out what discounts can be applied.

How to enrol

RTP offers an easy, streamlined enrolment process – you can either enrol directly into your course online, or call us on 1300 95 96 92 to enrol over the phone.

How to pay

We offer a variety of payment methods:

  • Direct debit
  • Credit card
  • Cheque
  • Payment plans

Payment plans

We are able to arrange flexible payment plans on an individual basis. Please be aware that your certificate will be held until full payment has been received.

Delivery

Public – Face-to-face

Our public training courses are offered in multiple convenient locations across Australia, ensuring we can provide education for participants nationwide. You can attend our Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor courses in most major capital cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. These locations provide a perfect setting for face-to-face learning, where you can interact directly with our experienced trainers and network with other professionals in the field.

Public – Virtual/Online

If online learning is more your style, we also offer this course via virtual delivery for those who prefer or require flexibility. Our online courses are available to participants in Australia and New Zealand, providing the same premium education as our face-to-face sessions, with the added convenience of online learning. The virtual platform is designed to mimic in-person learning and aims to be engaging and interactive, with real-time group exercises, Q&A sessions, and online assessments. No matter your location, you can benefit from our expert-led training to understand the requirements of the standards and learn how to audit an integrated management system.

Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, our virtual courses are open to participants from Australia and NZ only.

In-house – Face-to-face or virtual

In-house training can provide a cost-effective training solution for organisations with a number of staff who require training. We can also customise a course to suit your own individual needs, and include your own audit documentation. Call us on 1300 95 96 92 or complete the form below to request a quote. 

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FAQs about Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

What is an Integrated Management System (IMS)?

An Integrated Management System (IMS) combines multiple management systems into one cohesive framework, enabling organisations to streamline their internal processes and reduce duplication. Commonly integrated systems include Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems.

What is the goal of IMS training?

Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor Training is important for professionals who are responsible for auditing integrated management systems. This training equips auditors with the skills and knowledge to perform effective audits across multiple disciplines, including Quality, Environmental, and OH&S Management Systems.

What topics are covered in the Lead Auditor Training course?

The course covers comprehensive modules on management systems auditing, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and OH&S Management Systems. All of our participants will learn about the principles and procedures of auditing, the roles and responsibilities of an audit team, and how to prepare and distribute an audit report. The aim of our lead auditor course is to prepare our students with all of the auditing skills necessary to provide quality internal audits and external audits. We also aim to provide feedback on the personal and interpersonal skills required for the eventual role.

Where can I attend the Lead Auditor Training courses?

Risk Training Professionals offers IMS Lead Auditor Training courses in most major Australian cities, including Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, and also virtually so you can attend from anywhere. 

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“The virtual classroom coupled with an enthusiastic trainer made the course easy to run through and as good as any face to face courses I have ever attended.”

It was evident that the trainer had significant industry related experience in auditing. They were able to reinforce learnings and keep us interested by integrating their experiences into the course with relevant and engaging real world examples.

Course was enjoyable and I like the fact that we’re given a copy of the each of the Standards!

Honestly thought it was gonna be boring. I was very wrong! Very engaging and informative. Loved all 5 days and will be back for more courses!

Really enjoyed the training. What could be a very stale topic was delivered in a very engaging and detailed way. I particularly enjoyed the conversational delivery of the content and the practical activities were challenging and well presented. The catering was great too.

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