ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course
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ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course

Duration: Self Paced

Audio Narration: 5 Hrs 35 minutes

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Program
ACSGP Lead Auditor Certification.
Duration
Self Paced
Category
Audit

Introduction

The ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to audit occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) in line with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011:2018. The course enables learners to understand the OHSMS framework, apply the ISO 19011 audit process, and interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements within real organisational contexts. It also focuses on translating clauses into practical, actionable objectives and evaluating compliance using structured auditing principles. Through real-world examples and structured exercises, learners develop the ability to plan, conduct, and report OHSMS audits, while strengthening their understanding of certification requirements and continual improvement processes.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the structure and purpose of an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system and the value of auditing within it
  • Gain a clear understanding of the ISO 19011 audit process and its practical application in auditing OHS management systems
  • Interpret ISO 45001:2018 requirements and translate clauses into practical, organisation-specific objectives and controls
  • Develop the ability to plan, conduct, and report an ISO 45001:2018 OHS management system audit

Learning Outcomes

  • Learning Outcome 1: Understand an OHS management system and how auditing can add value for it
  • Learning Outcome 2: Understand the audit process as per the requirements of ISO 19011 Clause 6
  • Learning Outcome 3: Interpret ISO 45001:2018 clauses into actionable goals and objective in a specific organizational context
  • Learning Outcome 4: Conduct an audit of OHS management system against the requirements of ISO 45001:2018

Modules Outline

  1. Important Terminology used in OHS Management Systems
  2. Why businesses need an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System
  3. Understanding the OHS Management System: structure and components
  4. Understanding the process approach to auditing and process mapping
  5. Significance of audits in an OHS Management System
  6. Principles of auditing
  7. Types and methods of audits
  8. Audit process in detail
  9. Detailed explanation of ISO 45001:2018 clauses
  10. Audit checklists and their use
  11. Identifying and verifying objective evidence during audits
  12. Understanding the audit trail
  13. Audit findings and classification
  14. Audit conclusions
  15. Audit report writing and follow-up actions

Assessment

60-minute multiple-choice exam 70% pass mark required Unlimited attempts allowed

Certification

Upon successful completion and passing the end-of-course assessment, you will receive immediate access to your certificate. Certificate issuing body: American Certification Services – Global Program
Delivered under the American Certification Services – Global Program (ACSGP).
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