LICQual Awarding Body

Average Completion Time:
5 days

Course Category: ISO Lead Auditor

Study Method: Online

Study Units: 6 Units

Assessment Based

The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course is a professional qualification designed for individuals who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in auditing Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) against the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. The course provides a structured understanding of occupational health and safety management, audit principles, risk-based thinking, compliance evaluation, audit planning, evidence collection, reporting, and corrective action.

This course prepares learners to understand how effective ISO 45001:2018 internal and external audits are planned, conducted, documented, and followed up. Learners develop the ability to assess whether an organisation’s health and safety management system is effectively implemented, maintained, and aligned with applicable requirements. Emphasis is placed on professional auditor competence, objective evidence, risk management, leadership commitment, worker participation, and continual improvement.

The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor course is suitable for health and safety professionals, OHSMS auditors, compliance officers, consultants, quality and environmental professionals, managers, supervisors, and individuals seeking careers in management system auditing.

By completing this course, learners can strengthen their professional understanding of ISO 45001 auditing, occupational safety compliance, audit techniques, risk assessment, and OHSMS performance evaluation, supporting progression into roles involving health and safety auditing and management system assurance.

Entry Requirements

The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals who have an interest in occupational health and safety management systems and wish to develop competence in auditing against ISO 45001:2018. To benefit effectively from the course, learners should ideally meet the following entry requirements:
Educational Background: A secondary school qualification or equivalent is recommended. Relevant vocational, technical, or professional qualifications in occupational health and safety, quality management, environmental management, engineering, or a related discipline are advantageous.
Work Experience: Previous experience in occupational health and safety, risk management, compliance, auditing, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another operational environment is recommended but may not be mandatory.
ISO 45001 Knowledge: A basic understanding of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is beneficial. Familiarity with OHSMS principles, workplace hazards, risk assessment, and legal or regulatory requirements will support successful learning.
Auditing Knowledge: Prior experience with internal audits, management systems, inspection, compliance assessment, or audit-related activities is helpful but not essential.
Language Proficiency: Learners should have sufficient English language and reading comprehension skills to understand ISO terminology, course materials, audit documentation, procedures, and assessment requirements.
Professional Competence: Learners should demonstrate the ability to analyse information, evaluate objective evidence, communicate findings, and apply logical and systematic decision-making.
Note: The course is suitable for both experienced professionals seeking formal lead auditor competence and learners progressing into ISO 45001 auditing roles. Where formal prerequisites are not mandated by the qualification provider, relevant experience and prior ISO knowledge are recommended rather than compulsory.

Qualification Structure

The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor
consist of 6 Mandatory Units , 40 credits and 120 GLH.

Mandatory Units

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OHSMS
Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification in OHSMS
Planning and Conducting OHSMS Audits
Leadership and Employee Involvement in OHSMS
Internal Auditing and Corrective Actions in OHSMS
Continuous Improvement and Compliance in OHSMS

Who is this Course For

TThe LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical competence in Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) auditing. It is suitable for individuals responsible for assessing, implementing, maintaining, or improving workplace health and safety management systems in accordance with ISO 45001:2018.

This course is particularly suitable for:

Health and Safety Professionals seeking advanced ISO 45001 auditing knowledge.
OHS Managers and Officers responsible for occupational health and safety performance and compliance.
Internal Auditors who want to conduct systematic and risk-based ISO 45001 audits.
Lead Auditors and Management System Auditors seeking to strengthen their OHSMS auditing competence.
ISO Consultants and Advisors supporting organisations with ISO 45001 implementation, certification, and continual improvement.
Compliance and Risk Professionals involved in regulatory compliance, hazard identification, and risk management.
Quality, Environmental, and Integrated Management System Professionals working with ISO-based management systems.
Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders responsible for workplace safety, worker participation, and operational controls.
Engineers and Technical Professionals working in construction, manufacturing, energy, engineering, logistics, and other high-risk industries.
Professionals preparing for a career in ISO auditing who want to understand audit planning, evidence collection, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
Organisations and business professionals seeking to improve OHSMS effectiveness and strengthen workplace health and safety governance.

The course is ideal for anyone aiming to build professional credibility, auditing capability, and practical understanding of ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS requirements.e in the field of occupational health and safety.

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It is a professional course designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, conduct, report, and follow up ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) audits.

The course is suitable for health and safety professionals, OHS managers, auditors, consultants, compliance officers, risk professionals, engineers, managers, supervisors, and professionals seeking a career in ISO 45001 auditing.

You will develop knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 requirements, audit principles, audit planning, risk-based auditing, objective evidence, interviewing techniques, audit findings, nonconformities, audit reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.

These skills are applicable across construction, engineering, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, logistics, transportation, healthcare, facilities management, and other industries where occupational health and safety management is important.

Successful learners can pursue or strengthen roles such as OHSMS Auditor, ISO 45001 Auditor, Health and Safety Auditor, OHS Consultant, Compliance Officer, HSE Manager, Internal Auditor, and Management Systems Consultant.

Yes. It can help internal auditors develop a structured approach to evaluating OHSMS processes, identifying nonconformities, collecting objective evidence, and reporting audit results.

Learners can apply their knowledge in workplace OHSMS activities, progress toward more advanced auditing qualifications, gain relevant audit experience, or pursue professional roles involving ISO 45001 implementation, auditing, compliance, and occupational health and safety management.

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