PR357: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)
Course Duration
05 Days / 40 Hours
Delivery Options
Live Virtual · Classroom · Corporate
Delivery Language
Arabic / English / French / Spanish
Course Certification
Certified Course No.
1876
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This CQI & IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor course provides professionals with the competence to audit Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems against ISO 45001 requirements. It equips learners with the knowledge to assess compliance, reduce workplace risks, and improve overall safety performance in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards.
The course blends theory, practical exercises, and real-world audit scenarios, enabling participants to lead first-party, second-party, and third-party OHSMS audits confidently and effectively.
This course is ideal for:
- Occupational health and safety managers and consultants.
- Internal auditors aspiring to become lead auditors.
- Professionals responsible for OHSMS implementation and maintenance.
- Anyone looking to advance their career in health and safety management and auditing.
- Individuals seeking a globally recognized certification in OHSMS auditing.
Learners are required to be familiar with ISO 45001:2018 Requirements or have completed a recognised OHSMS Fundamentals course based on ISO 45001:2018 prior to registering for this course.
Participants will:
- Gain a thorough understanding of ISO 45001:2018 requirements.
- Develop skills in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Lead audit teams and manage the entire audit process.
- Identify and assess risks to workplace health and safety.
- Effectively communicate audit findings and recommend improvements.
- Duration: 5 days (40 contact hours)
- Delivery Mode: Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) or Classroom
- Exam: 2-hour written (paper-based) or 105-minute online exam
- Certification: Certificate of Achievement (upon successful completion)
- Accreditation: CQI & IRCA Approved Training Partner (ATP No. 6051029)
- Language: English (other languages available upon request)
- Materials: Official licensed digital training materials included
- Assessment Method: Continuous assessment + final exam
Key topics include:
- Introduction to ISO 45001: Understanding the structure and requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
- Audit Fundamentals: Learning about audit principles, types, and roles of an auditor.
- Audit Planning: Developing audit plans, including objectives, scope, and criteria.
- Conducting Audits: Techniques for gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and reviewing documentation.
- Audit Reporting: Writing audit reports, presenting findings, and making recommendations.
- Corrective Actions: Managing non-conformities and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Practical Exercises: Engage in simulated audit scenarios to practice skills.
Learners are assessed through continuous assessment and a final online examination.
Continuous Assessment
Learners’ participation and performance are assessed throughout the course, including workshops, case studies, role plays, group exercises and other course activities. Full attendance and active participation are required.
Final Examination
- Delivery: Online and remotely proctored
- Duration: 105 minutes
- Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Exam Type: Open book
- Passing Criteria: A minimum of 40% in each section and 50% overall
- Languages: Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Mandarin (others on request).
Learners who successfully complete the continuous assessment and pass the final examination will receive the CQI & IRCA Certificate of Achievement.
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final examination, participants will receive a CQI & IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Certificate of Achievement.
- Course Certification Number: 1876
- Certification Body: Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) & International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA)
- Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement – Recognized internationally
- Eligibility: Full attendance, active participation, and successful exam result
- This certificate fulfills the formal training requirement for individuals seeking registration as an IRCA Lead Auditor.

Your course fee includes:
- CQI & IRCA Certified Training
- Comprehensive Training Materials
- Digital Learner Handbook
- Practical Exercises, Workshops & Case Studies
- CQI & IRCA Online Examination
- CQI & IRCA Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion
- Certificate of Attendance, where applicable
- Tutor Support Throughout the Course
Looking for training for 4 or more people? Choose our in-house training and our tutors will come to you so you save on travel and accommodation-related expenses.
Original price was: USD 842.00.USD 561.00Current price is: USD 561.00.
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