Description

Internal Auditor for Integrated Management Systems (IMS)

Master the Skills to Audit Integrated Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

 

In today's complex business environment, organizations are increasingly integrating their management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and drive unified improvement. This comprehensive course is your definitive guide to planning, conducting, and reporting internal audits for an Integrated Management System (IMS) that combines ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). By mastering the application of ISO 19011 auditing guidelines within an IMS context, you will gain the skills to assess system effectiveness, ensure multi-standard compliance, and contribute significantly to your organization's performance and resilience. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, you will learn how to apply a risk-based thinking and process approach to auditing integrated systems.

 

Actionable takeaways for your Job Role

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently:

  • Understand IMS Fundamentals and how the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 synergize within a single framework .

  • Plan and Execute an IMS Internal Audit based on the principles and processes outlined in ISO 19011, including developing audit plans, checklists, and schedules .

  • Evaluate the Integration of policies, procedures, and processes to ensure they meet the combined requirements of all three standards.

  • Apply Process-Based Auditing Techniques with an emphasis on risk-based thinking, moving beyond procedural checks to assess system effectiveness.

  • Identify and Report Non-conformances effectively, classify findings, and verify the implementation of robust corrective actions.

  • Assess Risk Management Processes related to quality, environmental, and safety aspects within the IMS.

  • Conduct Opening and Closing Meetings, manage audit teams, and prepare factual audit reports.

 

Quality & Excellence Performance Metrics

Post-training, you will drive these quality parameters to ensure operational excellence, in your job-role:

  • Successfully develop integrated audit plans and checklists covering all three standards.

  • Thoroughly assess organizational processes for compliance with IMS requirements.

  • Plan and execute audits focused on high-impact areas including risk and operational controls.

  • Lead reviews that strategically address the integrated system's performance.

  • Implement robust procedures for managing non-conformities and corrective actions.

  • Proactively identify and document risks to quality, environmental, and OH&S objectives.

  • Support management review and continual improvement initiatives across the integrated system.

 

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into digestible modules, designed for optimal learning flow:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Integrated Management Systems (IMS): Benefits, Integration Principles, and the PDCA Cycle 

  • Module 2: Overview of Requirements: Key Requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 within an IMS Framework 

  • Module 3: IMS Audit Planning and Preparation: Roles and Responsibilities, Audit Programme, Checklists, and Risk-Based Scheduling 

  • Module 4: Conducting the IMS Audit: Process Approach, Evidence Collection, Interview Techniques, and Assessing Integrated Processes 

  • Module 5: Reporting Audit Findings and Managing Non-conformances: Classification, Report Writing, and Corrective Action Follow-up 

  • Module 6: Practical Workshops, Case Studies, and Interactive Q&A Sessions: Simulated Audit Exercises and Real-world Scenarios 

 

Job Roles That Will Benefit

This course is essential for professionals involved in the management, implementation, and auditing of integrated management systems, including:

  • Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety Managers and Officers 

  • Internal Auditors and Aspiring Lead Assessors 

  • Compliance Officers and Regulatory Personnel 

  • Management System Consultants and Industrial Professionals 

  • Operations Managers and Team Leaders responsible for IMS functions 

  • Anyone involved in implementing, maintaining, or auditing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 standards 

 

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites for attending this IMS Internal Auditor training, it is highly recommended that participants have a fair knowledge of Quality Management principles and prior understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 45001 requirements. Basic knowledge of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and core elements of management systems is beneficial.

 

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Focused Content: Concentrate on the specific requirements for auditing integrated management systems based on ISO 19011.

  • Interactive Sessions: Engage in practical exercises, case studies, and role-play simulations that replicate integrated auditing challenges.

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Participate in dedicated Q&A sessions with experienced IMS auditors and accreditation professionals.

  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Digital Learning Materials covering key concepts, audit checklists, and a summary of IMS requirements.

  • Knowledge Evaluation: Gauge your understanding with Pre and Post-training assessments.

  • Verifiable Certificate: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

  • On successfully passing the examination, the ‘Certificate of Successful Completion’ will be awarded.
  • Unsuccessful participants will be given the ‘Certificate of Attendance’. 

 

Enroll Today and Elevate Your Internal Auditing Capabilities for Integrated Management Systems!

Gain the confidence to audit integrated systems effectively, drive continual improvement, and demonstrate your organization's commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org or call +91 97735 00376