This CQI & IRCA certified ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) Lead Auditor course develops the auditing knowledge and practical skill needed to plan, conduct, report on and follow up OHSMS audits. It uses accelerated learning techniques so participants understand and apply the concepts effectively, from checklist development through to writing non-conformity statements and audit reports.
The course prepares you to audit an organisation's occupational health and safety management system with confidence, centred on real audit situations, a risk-based approach and the latest auditing methodologies aligned with ISO 45001:2018.
Learning Outcomes
Key Benefits
Conduct ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety audits with confidence.
Satisfies CQI IRCA qualification requirements in full.
A globally recognised certification accepted across industries.
A practical course built around real-life occupational health and safety examples.
Training delivered using accelerated learning methods for faster retention.
Who Should Attend
Before You Begin
Note: these topics are not covered in detail during the course, so participants should come prepared. If you do not yet have this background, we recommend completing the CQI-IRCA Certified OHSMS Foundation Training Course or equivalent before attending.
Certification
Quality Austria Central Asia is CQI-IRCA accredited for PR 357, the OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor scheme, making the certification globally recognised.
The exam is conducted online through the CQI IRCA SARAS system, using scenario-based questions that test your knowledge of ISO 45001 requirements and practical auditing skill.
Why Choose Us
Over 1,000 delegates chose this course with us last year.
Trainers considered among the best in occupational health and safety auditing.
A practical course built around real-life examples, not theory alone.
Accelerated learning techniques for better retention.
Certification built on globally accepted standards.
Participant Reviews
"As an HSE professional, I strongly believe that continuous learning is the foundation of building safer workplaces. This achievement will help me contribute more effectively to improving safety performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture within organisations. A heartfelt thank you to Quality Austria Central Asia for their excellent training, guidance and support throughout this learning journey."
"I am proud to share that I am now a Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor. This achievement reflects my commitment to continuous learning and excellence in Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Management. The certification has provided valuable insights into auditing principles, management systems, compliance requirements and best practices for driving continual improvement. Thank you Quality Austria Central Asia for being a part of this journey and encouraging me to keep learning and growing."
FAQ
It is a professional course that equips individuals with the skills to audit Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) as per ISO 45001:2018 standards.
It is ideal for safety professionals, auditors, consultants, managers and anyone responsible for implementing or auditing OHSMS in an organisation.
Yes. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification, especially from CQI IRCA accredited courses, is globally recognised and accepted across industries for occupational health and safety auditing.
Yes. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training is available in online, classroom and in-house formats, offering flexibility while maintaining the same certification standard.
Yes, familiarity with the PDCA cycle, ISO 45001:2018 requirements and applicable OH&S legislation is recommended, so you can follow the audit concepts and practical exercises more easily.
The exam is conducted online through the CQI IRCA SARAS system and includes scenario-based questions that test your auditing knowledge and practical understanding of ISO 45001.
Talk to our team about the next available batch, in-house delivery or bulk enrolment for your organisation.