The ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Course provides you with the skill and knowledge to conduct and lead effective energy management system (EnMS) audits in accordance with the requirements of ISO 50001:2018 and ISO 19011. The course explains the principles and practices of independent auditing for an EnMS, and guides participants through the entire audit process from managing an audit program to reporting on audit results. During the course, you will gain the necessary auditing skill through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, practical role-playing, group workshops, and open forum discussions. In addition, the course will discuss integrating ISO 50001 with other management systems, like ISO 14001.

Benefits to Your Business

• Lead auditing expertise
• Confidence your EnMS is effective
• Third party audit preparation
• Employee awareness of energy efficiency
• Integrating ISO 50001 with other management systems to save resources

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:

• Interpret the requirements of ISO 50001 in the context of an audit
• Describe the purpose of: an energy management system, of energy management systems standards, of management system audit and of third party certification
• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up energy management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate)
• Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of an energy management systems to establish conformance (or otherwise) with ISO 50001 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate)

Who Should Attend

• Energy Managers
• Compliance Managers
• Management representatives
• Those who want to become third party auditors for ISO 50001

Course Duration: 5 Days

There is a written exam on Day 5

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have the following prior knowledge before attending this course:

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 50001 and
• Knowledge of the following energy management principles and concepts:
  • the principles of fuel combustion, heat transfer and energy flow
  • the relevant sources of energy regulation, guidelines and standards
  • the typical methods and technologies for increasing efficiency
  • energy measurement units, sources, costs, tariffs and scheduling
  • energy use data analysis methods
  • energy performance indicators, monitoring and performance measurement
  • the impact of organizational processes and equipment on energy efficiency
  • electricity use: motors, drives, lighting, computers

IRCA Certified Course (A17583)

This course is certified by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) and meets the training requirements for IRCA Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Auditor Certification.