ISO 45001 Consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma Course Content
This ISO 45001 Consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma Course is primarily intended for …
- ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 Consultants & Advisors: Where you wish to have a professional qualification to offer prospective clients.
- Experienced OH&S Advisors and similar Professionals: to upgrade your qualifications to a recognized international standard.
- Newcomers to OH&S Management Systems: You don’t need to be an expert. You’ll be taken on a practical journey from getting started to Certification.
The course provides you with the Auditing Skills, the Knowledge of the Standard, and the practical application of that knowledge with Audit Scenarios to enable you to develop, implement and maintain an OHSMS and to audit ISO 45001 to Lead Auditor standard.
What will I learn from this ISO 45001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma course?
This comprehensive ISO 45001 consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma Course is divided into four Modules:
- Module 0: Introduction and background to the Standard and auditing.
- Module 1: Lead Auditor Skills based on the auditing standard ISO 19011
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- Auditing Skills
- Terms and definitions
- Principles of auditing
- Auditor skills
- Managing an audit programme
- Audit Team Leadership
- Overview of Audit activities
- Audit activities – Step 1
- Audit activities – Step 2
- Audit activities – Step 3 (2 lessons)
- Audit activities – Step 4
- Audit activities – Step 5
- Audit Activities – Step 6
- FAQs about Auditing
- Online Module Examination
- Module 2: Knowledge of the Standard, ISO 45001, OH&S management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
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- Introduction to ISO 45001:2018
- Developing & Implementing a OHSMS
- Terms & Definitions – ISO 45001
- Fundamentals of OH&S Management Systems
- OHSMS Implementation and Certification to ISO 45001 – the 31 Steps
- Initiation
- Planning
- Implementation
- Securing Certification
- Some Key aspects of OH&S Auditing
- Structure & content of ISO 45001
- Parts 1, 2 & 3
- Part 4: Context of the organisation
- Part 5: Leadership
- Part 6: Planning for the OH&S Management System (2 lessons)
- Part 7: Support (2 modules)
- Part 8: Operation
- Part 9: Performance evaluation
- Part 10: Improvement
- Advanced aspects of OHSMS Auditing (3 lessons)
- FAQs about the Standard
- Online Module Examination
- Module 3: Practice with Scenarios, based on actual audits and includes advice on dealing with awkward situations and individuals. And with many FAQs answered.
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- Audit Scenarios – Internal Auditor
- More Audit Scenarios – Lead Implementer
- Yet more Audit Scenarios – Lead Auditor
- FAQs about the Auditing Experience
What materials are included in this ISO 45001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma course?
These materials, invaluable when implementing ISO 45001, include…
- ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Implementation Handbook (200+ pages)
- Diagram: The 31-step Path to ISO 45001:2018 Certification
- ISO 45001:2018 Gap Analysis Tool
- Sample OHSMS Policy Manual
- Examples of OHSMS Maintained Documentation (procedures), including…
- OH&S Hazard identification
- Risk Assessments
- OH&S Emergency Plans
- Examples of EMS Retained Documentation (records)
- Diagram: Auditor Certification Process
- Handbook: Learner Manual
- Diagram: 6-Stage Audit Process
- Sample Code of Ethics
- Management of an Audit Programme
- Sample Audit Plan
- Sample Audit Work Order
- Sample Nonconformity Repor
- Sample Working Document & Checklist
- Sample Hazard Identification Checklist
- Risk Assessment Tools and Methodologies
Who should enroll in this ISO 45001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma course?
This ISO 45001 consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma Course is for you:
- If you wish to be an OH&S Management Consultant,
- If you are Management Representative for your organization and are the Audit Programme Manager for OH&S internal audits,
- If you wish to develop and implement an OH&S management system for your organization,
- If you are required to perform OH&S internal audits within your organization,
- If you are required to perform OH&S supplier audits,
- If you wish to improve your career prospects,
- If you wish to understand the processes of conducting an internal audit or external audits, and
- If you wish to audit OH&S Management Systems on behalf of Certification Bodies.
Key Features:
- Course is accredited to ISO 21001, the standard for Educational Organizations Management Systems
- An ISO 45001 Consultant and Lead Auditor certification is awarded upon passing the certification exam
- Certificate is immediately available online after the successful passing of the exam
- Certificate comes with a shareable QR code for instant verification of credentials
- Lessons range from 15 minutes to 1 hour, typically 20–30 minutes, ensuring that each topic is covered in suitable detail
- Course includes practice with scenarios that include dialogues
- Course includes 24/7 Live-chat Learner Support
- Course includes a learner manual, a copy of the standard, and samples of relevant forms and other documents
- Course comes with full-audio narration and Closed Captions for accessibility
- Courses are hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Course comes with quizzes, practice with scenarios, and open-book certification exam
- Course is hosted on your browser so that no software has to be downloaded avoiding security risks.
- Features cross-device compatibility (courses can be taken on any desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- Offers full-resume feature (end a session mid-lesson and continue exactly where you left off, even from a different device)
- Features real-time interactive content in a secure web-based environment
- Offers a clear learning path (once you’ve completed the internal auditor course, you have the option to progress to the lead auditor, up to the consultant and lead auditor course.
- Examination and certificate fee are already included in the course fee
- Payable via PayPal or Stripe using any credit or debit cards
- Option to pay in 4 monthly installments available
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About the Course Author
Dr John FitzGerald graduated with a 1st class honours degree in chemistry and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry. He worked for 15 years in the manufacturing industry, then as a trainer and consultant in the UK and Ireland before founding deGRANDSON Global in 2009.
He serves as the company Director and course developer while occasionally working as a Lead Auditor on ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 55001 audits for an accredited certification body (CAB).
How is this ISO 45001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma course delivered?
This ISO 45001 consultant and Lead Auditor Diploma Course is delivered on-line from our Learning Management System (LMS) at www.degrandsonLMS.com (provided by Inquisiq). All Lessons have a full resume and scaling capabilities. This means, for example, you can:
- Start a Lesson at work on your Work Station running on Windows 11,
- Continue the Lesson on the train home on your iPad running on iOS 15 and,
- Complete the Lesson at home on your Notebook PC running on Windows 10.
Are there any prequalifications to enroll in this ISO 45001 Consultant & Lead Auditor Diploma course?
The minimum of a Secondary School Certificate (such as a High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, or similar National Vocational Qualification) combined with 5 years’ work experience, with 2 at managerial/supervisory level, is recommended.
You do not have to provide us with any evidence of your qualifications and experience. However, if you do not meet these requirements, you can expect to struggle with the Course.
Examination and Certification Process
- Finish the ISO 45001 Consultant and Lead Auditor course
- Take the certification exam (the exam is free of charge)
- Pass the certification exam (you have two attempts to pass it)
- Retake the certification exam if necessary
- Receive your certificate in your email within 5 minutes after you’ve successfully completed the certification exam
About your ISO 45001 Consultant and Lead Auditor Training Course
After successfully passing the certification exam, you will receive your ISO Auditor certificate providing formal recognition of your achievement.
It comes with features designed to enhance its credibility and make it easier to verify and share your qualification with employers, clients, and your professional network.
These include:
- Your full name
- The type of certificate that was awarded to you
- The issuer of the certificate (deGRANDSON Global)
- Your credential ID number
- The credential signatory (Dr John FitzGerald, Founder and CEO, deGRANDSON Global)
- The date the credential was issued
- A QR code that links to a page where you can share your credential on your social media profiles
Sample Learner Certificate
About deGRANDSON’s Certification
deGRANDSON’s ISO auditor, implementer, and consultant courses are certified to internationally recognized standards, including ISO 21001:2018 for educational organization management, ISO 29993:2017 for learning services outside formal education, and ISO 29994:2021 for distance learning requirements.
These certifications ensure that the courses are designed, delivered, and assessed according to globally accepted practices for both traditional and online learning environments.
The ISO 21001 certification is issued by Business Quality Assurance International (BQAI), which is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB), a member of international accreditation agreements that support global recognition.
Because of this learners benefit from enhanced credibility with employers and certification bodies, consistent and high-quality course delivery, and greater confidence in the effectiveness and reliability of online learning.
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Free ISO 45001 Implementation Handbook
This 206-page instruction manual is free with our ISO 45001 Lead Implementer Course. It is not for sale.
It goes over everything you’ll need to develop, implement, and maintain a management system that can achieve ISO 45001 Certification. This includes learning how to:
- Obtain Management Support (ISO 45001 Clause 5.1)
- Assemble OHSMS project team
- Conduct a Gap Analysis and create a project plan
- Identify the Occupational Health and Safety Context of the Organization (ISO 45001 Clause 4.1)
- Identify legal and other requirements (ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.3)
- Identify worker and other interested parties’ needs (ISO 45001 Clauses 4.2 and 5.4)
- Define the scope of the OHSMS (ISO 45001 Clause 4.3)
- Prepare OHSMS policy and define processes (ISO 45001 Clauses 4.4 and 5.2)
- Define key roles, responsibilities, and authorities (ISO 45001 Clause 5.3)
- Determine risks, opportunities, and emergencies (ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.1)
- Identify hazards and assess risks and opportunities (ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.2)
- Plan actions to address risks and opportunities (ISO 45001 Clause 6.1.4)
- Establish OH&S Objectives (ISO 45001 Clause 6.2.1)
- Develop a process to achieve objectives (ISO 45001 Clause 6.2.2)
- Operational Controls (specific responsibilities) (ISO 45001 Clause 8.1.1)
- Eliminate hazards – reduce OH&S risk (ISO 45001 Clause 8.1.2)
- Establish a process to manage change activities (ISO 45001 Clause 8.1.3)
- Establish a process to control contractors and procurement (ISO 45001 Clause 8.1.4)
- Establish OH&S monitoring and evaluation (ISO 45001 Clauses 9.1.1 and 9.1.2)
- Develop mandatory and other documentation (ISO 45001 Clauses 4.4 and 7.5)
- Secure required resources (ISO 45001 Clause 7.1)
- Initial Employee Awareness (ISO 45001 Clause 7.3)
- Establish internal and external communication (ISO 45001 Clause 7.4)
- Finalize and issue OH&S documentation (ISO 45001 Clauses 4.4 and 7.5)
- Complete job-specific training (ISO 45001 Clause 7.2)
- Go Live! Procedures and Objectives (ISO 45001 Clauses 8.1, 10.1, and 10.2)
- Conduct emergency drills (ISO 45001 Clause 8.2)
- Conduct internal audits (ISO 45001 Clause 9.2)
- Conduct Management Reviews (ISO 45001 Clause 9.3)
- Implement continual improvement (ISO 45001 Clause 10.3)
- Apply for Certification Audit
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