ISM Lead Auditor (Approved)
The approved ISM Lead Auditor course looks at the skills, traits and understanding necessary to audit against ISM. It also looks at how standards are built and designed, how to gather evidence of compliance, and the process of conducting audits, surveys and inspections.
Description
The ISM Lead Auditor course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, traits, and knowledge required to perform effective audits against the ISM Code (International Safety Management) . This comprehensive training focuses on developing a thorough understanding of the auditing process, from preparation and evidence gathering to conducting audits, inspections, and surveys.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how international standards are constructed and designed, including the principles that underpin their development. This includes exploring the frameworks and methodologies used to ensure that standards are robust, applicable across industries, and align with best practices in quality, environmental, health and safety, and risk management.
The course provides step-by-step guidance on planning and executing audits. This includes learning how to interpret the requirements of ISM and ISO Management Standards, assessing compliance, and identifying non-conformities. Participants will develop the ability to gather and evaluate objective evidence, such as documentation, records, and on-site observations, to ensure organisations meet the required standards.
Practical aspects of the course focus on the skills and behaviours necessary for a lead auditor, such as effective communication, active listening, analytical thinking, and decision-making. Participants will explore techniques for managing audit teams, maintaining impartiality, and ensuring the audit process is conducted with integrity and professionalism.
Prerequisites
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Delivery
Online Webinar, or classroom-based, delivered over 3 days. If required this can be broken into smaller sessions delivered over a maximum of 6 weeks.
If you’d like the multiple smaller sessions options, or on-site delivery, please get in touch.
Content
Content
- ISM Code
- Qualities and components of a management system
- Qualities of an Auditor
- Why Audit
- Process of Audits
- Inspections, Surveys and Audits
- Planning an Audit
- Conducting an Audit
- Closing an Audit
- Reporting Audit Results
- Audit Follow-up
- Stakeholder Management
What Next?
If you need advice, get in touch, and we’d be delighted to discuss options with you.
Who is it For?
This course is for personnel who will or may be conducting internal or external audits, such as Safety Officers, Masters, Senior Officers and Superintendents.
Certification Details
Certificate of Training as ISM Lead Auditor
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