Trainings ISO Management Standards

This course was developed to cover all requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Group exercises and case studies will be used to develop the required skills. Other topics covered are from ISO 19011 and include the auditing process and methodologies, e. g. planning and conducting an audit, writing nonconformity statements, preparing an audit summary and report, and verifying corrective actions. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used. Best practices and techniques for leading audit teams will also be discussed.

Target audience:

All modules can be valuable for Quality Assurance Managers, ISO 9001 implementation and transition team members, management representatives, and all others who would like to develop competency in ISO 9001 and the auditing process for first, second, and third-party auditing.

Training structure:

Module 1

• Understanding the requirements of the QMS standard
• Application of quality management principles in the context of ISO 9001
• Relation of the quality management system to the organizational products, services, and operational processes
• Organization’s context and interested party needs and expectations related to the planning and implementation of a quality management system

Module 2

• Application of the principles, procedures and techniques of auditing
• Personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of an audit
• How to establish, plan and task the activities of an audit team
• Effective communication with the auditee and audit client
• Organization and direction of audit team members
• How to prevent and resolve conflicts with the auditee or within the audit team
• Preparation and completion of the audit findings and writing non-conformities

Module 3

• Guiding the audit team to successful conclusion of the audit objectives
• Prevent and resolve conflict with the auditee and/or within the audit team
• Prepare and complete the audit report

Implementing the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard is an important step towards sound environmental practices. The management system that is implemented helps install a basic framework for environmental performance.

Customer demand is what is driving organizations worldwide to adopt and implement EMS. Large organizations in different industries such as GE, Toyota and Nestlé are driving EMS implementations internally and in many cases with their supply base.

Target audience:

This seminar is primarily designed for internal or third party auditor candidates, but can also be valuable for Environmental Compliance Managers, ISO 14001:2015 implementation and transition team members, management representatives, and all others who would like to develop competency in ISO 14001:2015 and the auditing process for first, second and third-party audits.

Seminar structure

Module 1:

• Application of environmental management principles in the context of ISO 14001:2015.
• Relation of the environmental management system to the organizational products, services, activities and operational processes
• Organization’s context and interested party needs and expectations related to the planning and implementation of an environmental management system
• Risk assessment of significant environmental impacts, activities and its aspects
• Effectiveness assessment of methodologies to control environmental hazards
• Assessment the EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organization
• Adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS
• Application of the principles, procedures, best practices and techniques for auditing

Module 2:

• Conducting an EMS effective audit
• Application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit
• Personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit
• Planning activities of an audit team
• Effective communication with the auditee, the audit team and audit client
• Organization and direction of audit team members

Module 3:

• Preparation and completion of the audit report
• Review of audit processes and audit management strategies
• Conflict prevention and resolution with the auditee or within the audit team
• Practical application of audit principles

This is an IRCA certified training course and meets the training requirements for the Lead QMS Auditor grade or lower. This seminar covers the requirements of ISO 17025:2017 the standard for Laboratory management systems Topics include the audit program and its systems, the auditing process and audit instruments; the documentation process, conducting an audit, writing the audit report, and taking corrective action. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used. Techniques for leading audit teams will also be discussed.

Attendees who successfully pass the final exam and continual assessments will receive an IRCA certificate of successful completion.

Target audience:

This seminar is designed for Management Representatives, ISO 17025 Implementation Teams, Internal Auditors and others who would like to develop judgment and decision-making in ISO 17025 and learn the auditing process for first, second, and third party auditors.

Seminar structure

Module 1:

• Application of quality management principles in the context of ISO 17025
• Relation of the quality management system to the lab services, and operational processes including the context of the lab, risk assessment and risk-based thinking specific to lab

Module 2:

• Application of the principles, procedures and techniques of auditing
• Conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation
• Application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit
• Personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit
• Activities of an audit team: establish, plan and task
• Effective communication with the auditee and audit client
• Organization and direction of audit team members
• Conflict prevention and solution with the auditee or within the audit team

Module 3:

• Preparation and completion of the audit report
• Review of audit process and audit management strategies
• Practical application of audit principles

Note – IRCA Certificates are only valid for three years from the last day of the course, with recertification required after that.

Corporate sustainability and social responsibility are the ways in which business creates integrated value in society through economic development, good governance, stakeholder responsiveness and environmental improvement. There are many global standards that address these issues today, including ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 26000 (social responsibility) and ISO 50001 (energy).

Our approach at Omnex is to create Integrated Value (IV) by helping companies to understand the changing business and societal context, assess stakeholder needs and expectations, align leadership goals and metrics, analyse risks and opportunities across key business processes and integrate the management systems for quality, health & safety, environment and social responsibility.

Register with Omnex to learn best practices leading to the integration of ISO 26000 with the organizations management system and other standards such 9K 14K 45K and 27K.

Omnex offers auditor certification training for auditing integrated management systems.

This seminar covers the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, which is the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Auditing topics from ISO 19011 such as the auditing process and methodologies, e. g. planning and conducting an audit, writing nonconformity statements, preparing an audit summary and report, and verifying corrective actions are also covered with a focus on ISO 45001:2018 managements system requirements. Auditing case studies to develop skills for identifying nonconformities will be used. Techniques for leading auditing teams will also be discussed.

Target audience:

This seminar is designed for Health & Safety Compliance Managers, ISO 45001:2018 Implementation Team Members, Management Representatives, and ISO 45001:2018 Auditors and Lead Auditors.

Seminar structure

Module 1:

• Understanding the requirements of the OHSMS standard
• OHS hazards that are reasonably expected to occur for that business type or industry
• Risk assessment of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system
• Assessment methodologies to control OHS hazards, aspects and impact
• Assessment the EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organization
• Adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS system

Module 2:

• Application of the principles, procedures and techniques for auditing and conducting an effective audit
• Application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit
• Personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit
• Activities of an audit team: establish, plan and task
• Effective communication with the auditee and audit client
• Organization and direction of audit team members
• Conflict prevention and resolution with the auditee or within the audit team

Module 3:

• Preparation and completion of the audit report
• Review of audit process and audit management strategies
• Practical application of audit principles