Course Description

BSI’s competency-based five-day training course combines the ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 Requirements TPECS course with the ISO 19011:2026 Management System Auditing (AU) and Leading Audit Teams (TL) TPECS Modules. During the first three days, learners develop a practical understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems, the clauses of both standards, and their application within an integrated management system. The course addresses current environmental conditions, lifecycle and value-chain considerations, leadership accountability, change management, measurable management-system outcomes, and the identification of nonconformities.

On the fourth day, learners apply ISO 19011:2026 auditing guidance as audit team members, developing skills in audit planning, evidence gathering, reporting, and follow-up. On the fifth day, learners build on those skills to lead audit teams, coordinate audit activities and resources, manage meetings and conflicts, evaluate evidence, communicate audit conclusions, and apply a risk-based approach throughout the audit process.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Interpret the requirements of ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 
• Understand how environmental and OH&S management systems can be integrated 
• Consider environmental conditions, lifecycle, value-chain, leadership, compliance, and performance factors 
• Apply ISO 19011:2026 principles and techniques to management system audits 
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up audits using appropriate evidence-gathering methods 
• Consider risk-based approaches, technology, remote auditing methods, and virtual locations 
• Develop the leadership and communication skills needed to direct an audit team 
• Coordinate audit resources and activities and lead opening and closing meetings
• Manage audit evidence, findings, conclusions, conflicts, and reporting

What will I learn?

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

• Explain key environmental, OH&S, auditing, and audit-leadership concepts 
• Describe the structure, intent, and requirements of ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 
• Explain how environmental conditions, lifecycle, and value-chain considerations influence an EMS 
• Explain leadership responsibilities, change planning, compliance obligations, and performance evaluation 
• Describe how environmental and OH&S management systems can operate as an integrated management system 
• Apply the auditing principles, processes, and techniques outlined in ISO 19011:2026 
• Establish audit objectives, scope, and criteria and address audit-related risks and opportunities 
• Initiate, prepare for, and conduct an audit using appropriate evidence-gathering techniques 
• Consider technology, remote auditing methods, and virtual locations 
• Prepare and distribute an audit report and conduct audit follow-up 
• Identify potential nonconformities against ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 
• Explain the responsibilities of an audit team leader 
• Plan and coordinate audit-team activities and resources 
• Lead opening and closing meetings and manage communication or conflict during an audit 
• Manage the collection and evaluation of audit evidence 
• Communicate audit findings, conclusions, and follow-up requirements effectively 
• Demonstrate professional behavior as an audit team member and audit team leader

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in planning, implementing, maintaining, supervising, auditing, or leading audits of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. This includes management-system implementation team members, management representatives, audit-program participants, auditors preparing to lead first-, second-, or third-party audits, and individuals seeking an integrated lead auditor training pathway. 

Duration

5 days

How will I learn? 

The course combines instructor-led presentations, interactive discussions, application-based examples, group workshops, role-playing, and practical audit activities. During the first three days, learners study ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 requirements and their integration. The fourth day focuses on applying ISO 19011:2026 guidance as an audit team member. The fifth day builds audit-team leadership skills through realistic activities covering planning, coordination, opening and closing meetings, evidence evaluation, communication, conflict management, reporting, and follow-up. 

What will I gain?

Delegates who complete the class will earn a certificate of attendance from BSI. BSI is an Exemplar Global certified training provider. Delegates who successfully pass the in-class TPECS exam will earn a certificate of attainment for the EM + OH, AU, and TL competency units from Exemplar Global.

What to do before course

No prerequisites are specified in the LMS course information. Students are encouraged to have access to copies of ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018, as copies of the standards are not included in the course fee. Prior familiarity with management-system concepts may support learning but is not required.

Further information

If your class is Live Online:

Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.

Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.

PLEASE make note of the CLASS TIME ZONE you are enrolled in.

If your class is In-person:

You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class to review your course materials, access the loaned digital copy of ISO 19011:2026, and complete the online TPECS exam.