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2100 Auditor Training Program (2 days)

Description:

This two-day course is designed for those who will be evaluating the effectiveness of their company health and safety program. Program audits are a very cost-effective method of measuring existing management systems. In this program you will learn how quality audits reduce risk through a systems approach that maintains focus on accident reduction.

Course Objective:

  • To teach participants the importance of conducting effective health and safety audits.

Participants must have an understanding of health and safety management systems before enrolling in this program. All auditor candidates should have a working knowledge of field operations and possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Course Content:

The participant will discover what role the auditor plays in the health and safety management system along with the following:

  • Reasons for performing audits and types of audits available
  • How to carry out effective interviews, communicate the findings through a close-out meeting and the Auditor's
  • Executive Summary report
  • Legislative and Due Diligence requirements
  • Examine how corporate culture affects the health and safety program
  • The ACSA Quality Assurance review
  • The simulated workshop starts the afternoon of the first day and concludes during day two with a mock audit close-out meeting and wrap up Certification

Participants must:

  • Successfully meet the course requirements
  • Submit a self-audit within six months of course completion
  • Submit a self-audit within six months of course completion and the self-audit must be completed correctly and reviewed by the NCSA
  • An Auditor Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the above

This program is one of the four core courses required for the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.

Prerequisites:

Please Note that Principles of Health and Safety Management (PHSM) MUST be completed before this course can be registered for.

Cost:

$150.00

Please call the NCSA to confirm course cost as it is subject to change without notice.

Schedule

This course is not currently scheduled.

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Program: Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program

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