Introduction to ISO 45001 Lead Auditor:Â
In 2018, ISO 45001, a standard that focuses on risks and opportunities replaced BS OHSAS 18001 which focused only on occupational risk making the latter (BS OHSAS 18001) outdated, and the former (ISO 45001:2018) officially the accredited ISO standard and what you should get if you are looking to hold an accredited ISO certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The Chartered Quality Institute & the International Register of Certificated Auditors (CQI IRCA), maintains five (5) auditor grades namely (Associate Auditor, Internal Auditor, Auditor, Lead Auditor, and the Principal Auditor) with 13 schemes amongst which QMS, EMS, and OHSMSÂ are in more demand. In this article, we will focus on the ISO 45001 Scheme, and the Lead Auditor grade. We will highlight the requirements you need to have, and provide the step-by-step processes that you need to follow to become ISO 45001 lead auditor. Read also, How to become ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor and How to become ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor.
Requirements to become ISO 45001 Lead Auditor:
Factually, anyone that is driven, passionate, and has audit experience can become ISO 45001 lead auditor! The journey, however, begins with attending the CQI IRCA Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course and obtaining the certificate of achievement after successfully passing the continuous evaluation and the online final examination. This is a mandatory requirement to become ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor. Refer to table 1 below for ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor requirements.
Table 1: OH&S MS Lead Auditor Requirements
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You must have attended the CQI IRCA Certified ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor training, passed the examination, and received the certificate of achievement. Note: Certificate of Achievement must be obtained from an institute that is an Approved Training Partner (ATP) of CQI IRCA. E.g  3FOLD Training
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To become a Lead Auditor, you must first satisfy both auditor and lead auditor grade requirements.
Auditor GradeYou must have successfully completed a minimum of four management system audits which encompass all elements of the audit cycle with a minimum of 20 days and 15 days on-site. Lead Auditor GradeYou must have led an auditing team in conducting at least 3 full Occupational Health and Safety management system audits with a minimum of 15 days and 10 days on-site. Note: Audits must have been conducted after passing the IRCA certified training course and must be within 5 years of your date of the membership application. |
Basic Process to Become ISO 45001 Lead Auditor:
Below listed are the basic actions that you need to take to become ISO 45001 lead auditor:
1. Enroll in an Approved Training Partner (ATP) of IRCA
2. Attend the required 40-hour training (see course calendar)
3. Successfully complete course continuous evaluation and the final online exam
4. Receive your Certificate of Achievement
5. Begin your auditing experience and ensure to keep your audit log
Where can you attend the ISO 45001 Training?
CQI IRCA is the gold standard for systems audits professionals. Ensure that you attend the ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training at an Approved Training Partner (ATP) of IRCA to receive an authentic and IRCA approved certificate of achievement. 3FOLD Training is a CQI IRCA Approved Training Partner. If you want to gain the skills and confidence required to excel in your career, enroll at 3FOLD Training today! 3FOLD provides world-class training materials, including pre-course reading, video lessons, prior knowledge quiz, delegate manual, case study, and recording sessions to help you comprehend the course and develop skills needed to conduct 1st 2nd, and 3rd-party audits of the OH&S management system.
How much does it cost to apply for the CQI IRCA Lead Auditor Grade Membership?
The CQI IRCA Lead Auditor Grade Membership fees differ from country to country. To know the application fees for your country, visit CQI IRCA Lead Auditor Grade Membership fees, select your country and click on the find button. Refer to figure 1.
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With our guidance at 3FOLD Training, it is easily achievable to become an lSO 45001 lead auditor. Firstly, ensure that you have the requirements. Secondly, follow the due process listed above (basic process to become ISO 45001 lead auditor). ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor training is now conducted online in a 100% live virtual interactive class which means that to your advantage, you can attend from the comfort of your home or workstation. All you need to do is to ensure that you have a good working device (phone, tablet, or laptop) and a stable internet connection.
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