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This course satisfies the training requirement for those seeking to register to the IRCA auditing scheme. It is also an essential for any serious environmental practitioner, particularly those who have the main responsibility for implementing and maintaining their environmental management system and manage an audit programme for internal audits.
Fees
€1,760.00 per student exc. VAT
COURSE OUTLINES
The course is designed to help delegates deliver value-added audits to understand the principles of good Environmental Management and to develop their knowledge of the environmental management standards and to enable you to lead an audit team.
It will also develop delegates’ knowledge & understanding of different environmental audit types, and the practical skills required to plan, execute and report environmental management audits.
On completion, delegates will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS based on the ISO 14001:2015 standard at a level acceptable to certification bodies.
Auditing the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
Key focus areas for auditing core environmental processes
- Overview of auditing for compliance
- Objectives and types of environmental audits
- Roles and responsibilities of auditors and of lead auditors
Auditor skills & development
- Processes and techniques for planning, conducting & reporting audits
- Audit follow-up activities and auditing for continual improvement
- Effective audit planning, execution and reporting based on current auditing standards
- Identifying valid findings, non-conformities and corrective action management
- Certification (based on ISO 17021) processes for EMS
COURSE DETAILS
DURATION
40 Hours
DAY(S)
Monday – Friday
TIME
08:30 till 17:00
STARTS
07 July 2025
ENDS
11 July 2025
The course will proceed only if the minimum number of 4 participants is met.
EXAM DATE
Exams are now given online. Each delegate will have 30 days from the completion (last day) of the course to write their exam.
CQI and IRCA online exams are delivered through an online assessment system called SARAS. You will have access to two SARAS portals – one for your practice questions and the other for your exam.
Exam duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (40 questions in total)
All questions will be computer-marked. Once you have answered a question and clicked Next, you will not be able to navigate backwards to review or change your answer. This is a security measure to reduce the risk of cheating.
All necessary information related to preparation and writing of the exam will be given to each delegate when they start the course.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Delegate Manual
- Course Handouts and Materials
- Examination
- CQI & IRCA Certificate
You may proceed to register online or request a registration form by email to: training@nouv.com or call 9937 7934.
IN-HOUSE COURSES
Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.
PREREQUISITES
Those attending this course are expected to have prior knowledge of the following:
- Environmental Management principles and concepts
- The Plan, Do Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
- Environmental issues, including an appreciation of environmental protection and pollution prevention and control
- Environmental management terms and definitions
- Appreciation of environmental compliance issues
- Environmental management terms and definitions
- Typical structures for environmental management systems including process-based systems
- Structure, content and requirements of ISO 14001:2015
This knowledge can be gained in several ways:
- Previous experience and existing knowledge
- Attending a CQI and IRCA Certified training ISO 14001 training course – or equivalent
- Reading or self-study
FEES & FUNDING
Through the Get Qualified Scheme, students benefit from tax credits of up to 70% of their course fees after successful completion. Our team can assist you with applying for the Get Qualified scheme when undergoing training at the NOUV Academy.
Businesses seeking to train their staff can benefit from the Investing in Skills Scheme, a government incentive designed to provide support to companies to increase the productivity and adaptability of individuals that are active in the Maltese labour market. Our team will assist you in accessing applicable schemes when enrolling your staff in training courses through the NOUV Academy.