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ISO 45001:2018
Roland Tan, IRCA Lead/Principal Auditor, explores the importance of the world’s first occupational health and safety management system
How to motivate all employees to engage in improvement activities: a case study of DISCO Corporation
DISCO Corporation, a company which is part of IRCA Japan OEA (Organisation Employing Auditors), provides design and development, manufacturing and related services for precision processing equipment and tools used in semiconductor manufacturing and other industries. In 2003, they introduced unique activities called PIM (Performance Innovation Management). Including PIM, they have established effective systems for motivating of its members, from top management to general employees, to be engaged in improvement. PIM activities are carried out not just at the head office in Tokyo, but also in the nanufacturing plants in Japan and in their local offices around the globe. Among these activities, the PIM matches are an entirely unique approach.
Internal quality audit – a myth buster
While he is aware of their, sometimes negative, reputation, Quality Manager Paul Vaughan wants to reassure everyone that internal quality auditors “don’t bite”. That is, of course, providing they’ve had their breakfast…
Auditing leadership according to ISO High Level Structure
Horacio Martirena, IRCA technical assessor, explores the challenges auditors face when ensuring adherence to one of the fundamental changes introduced by ISO High Level Structure – clause 5.1 leadership and commitment
The quality mentor
Alicia Dimas talks to Angela Fumpson, Director and Founder at White Tiger Quality Management & Business Improvement and Chair of the CQI Avon Branch Committee, about her career, auditing and improvement
The auditor’s integrity report
Ammara Tasnim, Head of Customer Experience and Quality Management at Ufone, explains the importance of understanding ethics, and of not compromising your values when you are auditing an organisation
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7 hours (indicative)
ISO 50001:2018 Foundation (EnMS)
This course provides delegates who have an existing, basic knowledge of, or experience in, energy management with an understanding of the management systems approach and the requirements of ISO 50001, and to provide a basis for delegates who wish to go on to complete CQI and IRCA Certified EnMS Auditor Training courses.
14 hours (indicative)
ISO 50001:2018 Internal Auditor (EnMS)
This course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an energy management system based on ISO 50001 and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011.
24 hours (indicative)
ISO 50001:2018 Auditor Conversion (EnMS)
This course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of energy management systems against ISO 50001 or equivalent, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable. This course includes a 1-hour 40-minute written examination.