Description
Why should you attend?
As a certified RC & RCMS Lead Auditor, you’ll be recognized as an expert in environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. This specialization can open doors to leadership roles in auditing, consulting, and compliance across various industries.
Organizations worldwide are increasingly focused on sustainable and safe business practices. As a result, there is a growing demand for professionals who can ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RC standards.
Certification as an RC & RCMS Lead Auditor is internationally recognized, enabling you to work with organizations around the world and advancing your global career prospects.
This course equips you with the essential skills to orchestrate and oversee RC 14001/RCMS audits, enriching your audit program and system with added value.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Professionals across various fields
- Environmental professionals interested in pursuing a career in auditing, compliance, or environmental and occupational health and safety management.
- Internal and external auditors looking to expand their knowledge of RC 14001 (Responsible Care Management Systems) and RCMS.
- Consultants who guide organizations in implementing and maintaining these management systems.
- EHS managers, coordinators, or professionals responsible for managing environmental and safety programs within their organizations.
- Individuals tasked with ensuring compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RC standards.
- Quality managers or personnel involved in integrated management systems who want to broaden their expertise in environmental and occupational health and safety auditing.
- Professionals managing Responsible Care initiatives who need a deeper understanding of RCMS auditing processes.
- Individuals responsible for ensuring their organization complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to environmental, health, and safety practices.
- Executives or managers who want to understand the auditing process and its role in organizational compliance and improvement strategies.
- Professionals looking to earn formal certification to enhance their credentials and demonstrate competence in RC 14001 and RCMS standards.
This course welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, offering a unique opportunity to expand your expertise in environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
Learning objectives
By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of RC 14001 and RCMS requirements.
- Understand the framework of the Responsible Care initiative and its role in driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.
- Understand the fundamentals of auditing, including principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Understand the audit lifecycle, from planning and preparation to execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Develop proficiency in using tools and techniques for effective audits, such as risk-based auditing, process auditing, and evidence collection.
- Manage an audit team and ensure compliance with audit objectives.
- Document audit findings clearly and concisely in a formal audit report.
Educational approach
This training course:
- utilizes varied teaching methods, including role-playing.
- emphasizes active listening, to ensure that participants have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and actively absorb the information provided.
- facilitates interaction between participants and with the instructor.
- incorporates a major concept focus, presenting essential terminology in order to facilitate a clear and concise understanding of the subject matter.
Prerequisites
Individuals must have a minimum of four years’ experience in environmental management, auditing, or a related field in addition to successfully completing an accredited lead auditor training course.
Class Format(s)
Instructor-led (public courses, in-house, virtual)
Certification(s)
Candidates who successfully complete the examinations in this course will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment in the following This trainer knowledge competency units:
- RC 14001/RCMS Lead Auditor
Content Style
Lecture and workshop
Project/Actual Training Days
4 days
Provider Additional Information
This course is acknowledged by Exemplar Global as meeting the training prerequisites for ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems Auditor personnel certification and ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor personnel certification.
These certifications can also be applied as earned credits toward other This trainer training programs, including ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and similar standards.
