On this page, we are pleased to present information on:

Programs available as Public Training

Occupational Health & Safety Auditor (A0H1 4 days)
Integrated Environment, Health and Safety Auditor (EHS01 5 days)

Programs available on an In – House basis only

EMS Auditor Course (AE01 5 days)
Environmental Health and Safety Internal Auditor (EHS02 3 days)
Developing A Practical EMS (ME01 2 days)
Environmental Awareness Training (ME02 2 days)
EM Competency Assessment (CE01)
 

Public training

Course Name: Occupational Health and Safety Auditor

Course Code: AOH1

Overview:

Protecting people at the workplace is underpinned by an increasing array of legal requirements. Many organisations have implemented occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) to proactively manage their OHS risks and meet their legal obligations. These systems are frequently based on national and international models such as OSHAS 18001 and AS 4801.

This four-day course provides the knowledge and skills to effectively audit an organisation’s OHSMS and evaluate its OHS performance. The course features interactive sessions, role play and workshops which are based on recent case histories ensuring that the skills and methodologies transferred are current best practice and are relevant to real life situations.

The course is compliant with RABQSA International’s safety auditor competency standards. It also meets the training requirements for IRCA (UK) OH&S auditor certification.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply consistent interpretation of the AS 4801:2001 standard and how it can be used in both the design and audit of an OH&S management system
• Understand OH&S legal framework including legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Apply the essential audit tools to verify that an OH&S is operating effectively and
efficiently
• Identify OH&S hazards and assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control these hazards
• Perform an audit of an OH&S to standards acceptable to third party certification or
similar level
• Understand the importance of audit evidence, corrective action and performance monitoring
• Develop practical audit reports that can be used as a basis for system improvement.

Course Approvals:

This course provides a learning and assessment pathway to the following RABQSA International competency units:
RABQSA-AU: Management systems auditing
RABQSA-OH: Auditing OH&S management systems
RABQSA-TL: Leading management system audit teams

Participants assessed competent in both AU and OH units will meet knowledge competency requirements necessary to register at auditor level with RABQSA International relevant auditor certification schemes. Participants additionally assessed as competent in the TL unit will also meet the knowledge requirements to register at the Lead Auditor level. There are however further requirements to register as auditors/ lead auditors with both RABQSA International (Australasia/USA) and the IRCA their (UK) equivalent.

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognised by IRCA as meeting the requirement for auditor certification to
Competence units AU+TL+OH = OH&SMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor

Content

• Introduction to OH&S issues
• OH&S Management Systems
• AS/NZS 4801:2001
• Common OHS Hazards
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Typical OH&S control measures
• OH&S Legislation
• Audit Planning and Performance
• Conducting a site inspection
• AS/NZS 4801:2001. Background Information and Auditing considerations
• Post-Audit Steps.

In-House Options

A significant number of our clients choose for this course to be tailored for delivery on an in-house basis. In house courses involve participants in hands-on, real life audits, supervised by the course facilitator. A performance report on each trainee auditor is provided at the completion of the course.

An in-house course allows organizations to take advantage of our flexible delivery options.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: 4 days
Fees: $1980 inc GST
Includes: Extensive course notes, copy of AS 4801 standard, lunch and refreshments

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Course Name: Integrated Environment, Health and Safety Auditor

Course Code: EHS01

Overview:

Overview: Many organisations manage their environmental and health & safety risks through an integrated EHS management system. Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) auditing is fast becoming a global practice as organizations around the world develop audit standards. It is a key tool for managing EHS performance and providing assurance about EHS matters to management.

This new five-day course combines the best material from our EMS and OHS auditor training courses and provides the knowledge and skills to effectively audit an organisation’s EHS management system using an integrated audit protocol. Such an integrated approach enables an organisation’s to optimise its use of resources and reduce the occurrence of “death by audit”.

The course is compliant with RABQSA International’s environmental and safety auditor competency standards. It also meets the training requirements for IRCA (UK) environmental and OH&S auditor certification.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a detailed understanding of the various standards underpinning an integrated EHS system including ISO 14001, AS 4801 and OSHAS 18001.
• Explain the key differences between ISO 14001 and AS4801
• Appreciate the extent to which environmental and OH&S management systems can be integrated
• Understand the legal framework underpinning EHS issues
• Apply an integrated audit tool to verify that an integrated EHS management system is operating effectively and efficiently
• Identify EHS hazards/risks and assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control these hazards/risks
• Perform an audit of an EHS management system to standards acceptable to third party certification or similar level
• Understand the importance of audit evidence, corrective action and performance monitoring
• Develop practical audit reports that can be used as a basis for EHS system improvement.

Course Approvals:

This course provides a learning and assessment pathway to the following RABQSA International competency units:
RABQSA-AU: Management systems auditing
RABQSA-OH: Auditing OH&S management systems
RABQSA-EM: Auditing environmental management systems
RABQSA-TL: Leading management system audit teams

Participants assessed competent in both AU and EM or OH units will meet knowledge competency requirements necessary to register at auditor level with RABQSA International relevant auditor certification schemes. Participants additionally assessed as competent in the TL unit will also meet the knowledge requirements to register at the Lead Auditor level. There are however further requirements to register as auditors/ lead auditors with both RABQSA International (Australasia/USA) and the IRCA their (UK) equivalent.

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognised by IRCA as meeting the requirement for auditor certification to
Competence units AU+TL+EM = EMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognised by IRCA as meeting the requirement for auditor certification to
Competence units AU+TL+OH = OH&SMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor

Content

• Introduction to environmental and OH&S issues
• OH&S Management Systems
• Detailed review of ISO 14001:2004
• Key differences between ISO 14001 and AS/NZS 4801:2001
• Common OHS Hazards
• Integrated EHS risk assessment
• Understanding the jargon – hazards, activities, aspects, risks, impacts
• Typical environmental and OH&S control measures
• Environmental and OH&S legislation
• Planning and performing an integrated EHS audit
• Techniques available to identify EHS hazards/risks
• Post-Audit Steps.

In-House Options

A significant number of our clients choose for this course to be tailored for delivery on an in-house basis. In house courses involve participants in hands-on, real life audits, supervised by the course facilitator. A performance report on each trainee auditor is provided at the completion of the course.

An in-house course also allows organizations to take advantage of our flexible delivery options.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: 5 days
Fees: $1980 inc GST
Includes: Extensive course notes, copy of ISO 14001 and AS 4801 standard, lunch and refreshments
   
Click here to download the synopsis of this course

 

  



In-House training

Course Name: Environmental Management System Auditor

Course Code: AE01

Overview:

Many organisations have implemented environmental management systems to proactively manage their key environmental issues and improve their overall environmental performance. However, achieving a sustainable EMS can be elusive and systems can frequently slide into varying levels of misuse.
To get the best out of an environmental management system, an organisation needs effective feedback of system performance - and this comes from auditing.
This course features interactive information sessions, role plays and workshops which are based on recent case histories. This ensures that the skills and methodologies transferred are current best practice and are relevant to real life situations.
The course is compliant with RABQSA International’s environmental auditor competency standards. It also meets the training requirements for IRCA (UK) EMS auditor certification.


Learning Outcomes

•
 Understand the ISO 14001:2004 EMS standard and how it can be interpreted in both the design and audit of an environmental management system
•
 Identify relevant EMS audit evidence
•
 Apply the essential audit tools to verify that an EMS is operating effectively and
efficiently
•
 Appreciate advanced auditing techniques such as process auditing and integrated
auditing
•
 Perform an audit of an EMS to standards acceptable to third party certification or
similar level
•
 Develop practical audit reports that can be used as a basis for system improvement.

Course Approvals:

This course provides a learning and assessment pathway to the following RABQSA International competency units:
RABQSA-AU: Management systems auditing
RABQSA-EM: Auditing environmental management systems
RABQSA-TL: Leading management system audit teams

Participants assessed competent in both AU and EM units will meet knowledge competency requirements necessary to register at auditor level with RABQSA International relevant auditor certification schemes. Participants additionally assessed as competent in the TL unit will also meet the knowledge requirements to register at the Lead Auditor level. There are however further requirements to register as auditors/ lead auditors with both RABQSA International (Australasia/USA) and the IRCA their (UK) equivalent.

This training course and certificate of attainment is recognised by IRCA as meeting the requirement for auditor certification to
Competence units AU+TL+EM = EMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor

Content

•Introduction to environmental issues
•Detailed review of ISO 14001:2004
•The 14 key steps to auditing an EMS
•Relevant environmental legislation
•Activities, aspects and impacts        explained
•Techniques to employ to identify
  environmental aspects and impacts
•Auditing risk assessment processes		 •Performance-based auditing
•Advanced auditing techniques
•EMS certification audits – lessons
  learned
•Management of emergency
  situations
•Pollution control and abatement
•Developing an audit report
• Audit follow-up processes

In-House Options

A significant number of our clients choose for this course to be tailored for delivery on an in-house basis. In house courses involve participants in hands-on, real life audits, supervised by the course facilitator. A performance report on each trainee auditor is provided at the completion of the course.

An in-house course allows organizations to take advantage of our flexible delivery options.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: 5 days
Fees: Contact us for a proposal
Includes: Extensive course notes, copy of ISO 14001 standard, lunch and refreshments

Click here to download the synopsis of this course


Course Name: Environmental Health and Safety Internal Auditor

Course Code: EHS02

Overview:

Organisations are conducting an increasing array of internal audits to ensure various stakeholder needs are being addressed in an effective manner. A number of these audits can have overlapping objectives leading to duplication and inefficient use of resources. A common response has been to integrate related management systems, none more so than in the area of environment, health & safety (EHS).

This all-new three-day course focuses on skills, techniques, and methodologies for conducting successful EHS audits. Topics covered include areas of EHS integration, interviewing styles and using integrated audit protocols.

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciate the various standards underpinning an integrated EHS system including ISO 14001, AS 4801 and OSHAS 18001.
• Apply the essential audit tools and techniques to verify that an EHS system is operating effectively and efficiently
• Understand the importance of having a performance-based approach to integrated auditing methods
• Demonstrate the personal attributes necessary to conduct effective EHS system audits.

Course Approvals:

This course provides a learning and assessment pathway to the following RABQSA International competency unit:

RABQSA-AU: Management systems auditing

Content

• Introduction to environmental and OHS issues and how they relate to the audit process
• Review of ISO 14001: 2004 and AS 4801:2001
• Similarities and differences between ISO 14001, AS 4801 and OHSAS 18001
• Single and integrated system auditing – a comparison
• Key steps to auditing an integrated EHS system
• Programming integrated EHS audits
• Integrated EHS auditor competencies
• Developing integrated audit checklists
• Performance-based auditing
• Advanced auditing techniques
• Beyond compliance auditing – auditing for effectiveness and improvement
• Effective integrated EHS audit reports.

In-House Options

A significant number of our clients choose for this course to be tailored for delivery on an in-house basis. In-house courses involve participants in hands-on, real life audits, supervised by the course facilitator. A performance report on each trainee auditor is provided at the completion of the course.

An in-house course also allows organizations to take advantage of our flexible delivery options.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: 3 days
Fees: Contact us for a proposal
Includes: Extensive course notes, copy of ISO 14001 and AS 4801 standards, lunch and refreshments
   
Click here to download the synopsis of this course

 

  

Course Name: Developing A Practical EMS

Course Code: ME01

Overview:

An effectively designed and implemented Environmental Management System can yield numerous benefits for an organization. This course focuses on ensuring that organizations achieve tangible benefits from the EMS development and implementation process.

Learning Outcomes

• Maximize the involvement of key stakeholders
• Ensure that legal compliance and environmental performance improvement issues are
  captured in the EMS
• Avoid common design and implementation mistakes made by other large and small
  organizations
• Drive the implementation project through a well-developed implementation strategy
• Obtain top management commitment and involvement through the development and
  reporting of effectiveness measures

Content

• Introduction to environmental management systems
• Environmental overview
• Formulating an EMS implementation strategy
• Overcoming barriers and challenges
• The 9 step EMS implementation model
• The importance of a steering committee
• Avoiding common pitfalls
• EMS certification – the pro’s and con’s

In-House Options

This course is offered on an in-house basis only. To discuss your in-house options, contact Client Services on 1800 110 034 or info@s3g.com.au.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: 2 days
Fees: Contact us for a proposal
Includes: Extensive course notes and a copy of standard

Click here to download the synopsis of this course

Course Name: Environmental Awareness Training (In-house only)

Course Code: ME02

Overview:

Organisations must ensure all employees have an appropriate understanding of environmental issues, environmental legislation and the environmental management system.

The Systems 3 Group can design tailored environmental workshops aimed at all levels of employees within an organization including managers, professionals, administration personnel and operators

Typical Learning Outcomes

• Provide an overview of environmental management
• Explain the organisation’s approach to managing its key environmental risks
• Outline each employees responsibilities within the environmental management
  system
• Increase organisational commitment to the EMS

Content

• Environmental fundamentals
• Overview of the organisation’s key environmental issues
• The organisation’s environmental management system – what it is and how it works
• The benefits of implementing environmental management systems
• Environmental regulatory framework
• Legal obligations and key licence requirements
• Environmental policy
• Individual responsibilities in the EMS

In-House Options

This course is offered on an in-house basis only. To discuss your in-house options, contact Client Serviceson 1800 110 034 or info@s3g.com.au.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: Will vary according to client requirements
Fees: Contact us for a proposal
Includes: Course handout

Click here to download the synopsis of this course

Program Name: EM Competency Assessment

Course Code: CE01

Overview:

The key competencies required by QSA for management system auditors are aligned to the requirements of ISO19011'Guidelines on quality and/or environmental management systems auditing'. The QSA Competency Standards define a specification of performance, detailing the skills, knowledge and attitudes, required to operate effectively. Assessment demonstrates that applicants achieve the level of competence required.

As a QSA accredited Training Provider, the Systems 3 Group can provide assessment in a number of defined auditor competencies and, as appropriate, recommend competent graduates to QSA for recognition at Provisional Auditor grade

Competency Unit Elements

This competency unit is a guide for any person auditing environmental management systems and is a requirement for all auditors seeking environmental auditor certification with QSA.

The elements of competency for this unit are:

i.    Apply environmental management principles.
ii.   Apply environmental science and technology.
iii.  Apply environmental systems to different operational processes.
iv.  Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organisation’s EMS
      management system.
v.   Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control environmental hazards.
vi.  Assess EMS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organisational
      environment.
vii. Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of an EMS management system.

Approvals:

 

The course provides an assessment pathway for the QSA International competency unit:

QSA-EM: Auditing quality management systems

Graduates who have demonstrated appropriate competency standards will meet the QSA International requirements and be issued a certificate of attainment for this competency unit.

In-House Options

This course is offered on an in-house basis only. To discuss your in-house options, contact Client Services on 1800 110 034 or info@s3g.com.au.

Public Course Duration and Fees

Duration: Will vary according to individual applicant
Fees: A fee will apply for the provision of the competency assessment and a certificate of attainment. The fee will vary depending on existing competencies, experience and requirements for re-assessment.
Includes: Certificate of attainment for this competency unit

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