ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course – South Africa

COURSE DATES

23-27 February 2026
7/8/14/15/21 Mar
23-27 March 2026
11/12/18/19/25 April 2026
20-24 April 2026

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Our CQI|IRCA Approved ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training is a comprehensive course that goes beyond the confines of traditional learning, offering you a dynamic experience tailored to your convenience. By enrolling in this OHS Lead Auditor course, you stand to gain several invaluable benefits such as:

Course Benefits

• Internationally accepted CQI|IRCA approved ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor Training Certificate
• Deep insights into auditing ISO 45001:2018 international standard requirements

• Understanding of the audit process to conduct activities based on ISO 19011:2018
• Understanding the concept of prevention of work-related injury and ill health and continually improving its OH&S performance aligned with ISO 45001:2018
• Understanding of mandatory documentation requirements of ISO 45001:2018
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors
• Will be able to carry out Internal (1st party) and Supplier (2nd party) audits of an organisation to add value to the organisation’s objective
• Will be able to develop and improve the existing processes as per ISO 45001:2018 to gain an advantage in a competitive market
• Will be able to impart awareness to the people within the organisation on the importance of OH&SMS
• Will be able to qualify for the conduct of external audits (3rd Party
  

course outline

By enrolling in our OHS Lead Auditor course, you're not just investing in education – you're investing in a brighter, safer, and more fulfilling professional future. Here is the course outline:

1. OH&S Concepts and ISO 45001:2018 Standard

• OH&S concepts and benefits
• Relationship between PDCA and ISO 45001
• ISO 45001 standard requirements
• OH&S documentation

2. Auditing Concepts

• Audit objectives and auditing principles
• Types of audits
• Audit methods
• Audit process

3. Roles, Responsibilities, and Competency of Auditors

• Auditor and lead auditor’s responsibilities
• Competency of auditors
• Auditor's qualification and certification
• Auditor evaluation methods

4. Planning an Audit

• Pre-audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

5. Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Collecting and verifying objective/audit evidence
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Closing meeting
• Do’s and Don’ts of auditing

6. Reporting Audit Results

• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

7. Follow-up Actions

• Follow-up actions of an audit
• Corrective action of reporting
• Follow-up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

8. CQI|IRCA Certification

• Registration process
• Code of conduct

9. Written Examination (Online)

Examination & Certification

TÜV SÜD is an approved training partner of CQI|IRCA and fulfils all compliances of the course PR357: OH&SMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor holding training course reference No 2053. Participants who score 70% and above in continuous assessment, plus a minimum of 50% overall and in each section and above in the final written examination, will be issued a CQI|IRCA accredited certificate of successful completion of the course, which is renowned in certification and carries worldwide acceptance. Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance.

The final examination will be conducted online by CQI|IRCA. Please find Exam Framework for the ISO 45001:2018 Training Course below:

Exam duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Total number of items/questions: 40

Total marks available: 80

Learners must achieve the minimum pass mark for each domain and an overall score of 40 marks (50%)
Open book exam. Learners will require access to the relevant ISO standards (electronic or paper copy permitted)