ISO 14001 Internal Audit and Awareness

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Environmental Protection

The International Standards Organisation provides a clear way of identifying the auditing the Environmental Aspects of the Maritime Industry. This specific management system is a useful tool for ensuring the ships comply with the requirements of MARPOL, Bunker Convention and local, regional and international environmental law. The course will look at the aspects and impacts of environmental operations and the objective evidence needed for an audit.

All staff, ashore and afloat, should have familiarisation and awareness of its provisions.

AIM

The Aim of this two-day Internal Auditor Course is to provide analysis of ISO 14001 provisions, methodology and application, and experience in auditing a shipping company or ship to ensure compliance.

OBJECTIVES

On the completion of the ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Course participants will be able to:

OBJECTIVES

On the completion of the Internal Auditors Course, participants will be able to:

explain the purpose of a Management System
define terms used in auditing
identify requirements of ISO 14001 that must be addressed
classify the legal aspects of environmental management
describe the aspects and impacts applicable to maritime operations
explain the purpose and benefits of internal audits
identify the five phases of a structured quality system internal audit
identify the important factors when preparing an audit schedule
prepare an internal audit checklist
conduct audit interviews and examine documents to obtain objective evidence
prepare a statement of non-compliance/observation and finding/comment
prepare and present verbal and written audit report
carry out follow-up audits.

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