Lead Auditor (CQI and IRCA ISO 50001)

Objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- • Master all the steps involved in conducting an Energy Management System (EnMS) audit in accordance with ISO 50001
- Take the CQI and IRCA ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor exam for Energy Management Systems, a prerequisite for becoming a CQI and IRCA certified auditor
- Adopt behaviors adapted to conducting an Energy Management System audit
- ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor Training (EnSM) certified by CQI and IRCA under reference number 2121 (PR366)
Who is affected?
Any professional wishing to become an Audit Manager or a CQI and IRCA-certified auditor and conduct first-, second-, and third-party audits of Energy Management Systems in accordance with ISO 50001
The pros
- The trainee must complete the exercises sent by email along with the invitation before the training session
- To become a registered auditor, you must pass the exam, apply to CQI and IRCA, and meet the certification requirements. Find the prerequisites for becoming a CQI and IRCA auditor here:
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BACKGROUND
The main benefits of an Energy Management System are:
- achieve long-term energy savings: a 5-20% reduction in energy consumption is potentially achievable (without major investment),
- be more profitable: limit the impact of rising energy costs and increase the margin on each product sold (valid for the industrial and agricultural sectors).
- competitive advantage: an increasingly strong competitive factor. Leverage to generate net margin or lower prices
- improve your organization's brand image and green positioning,
- Unite your teams around a noble cause: fostering employee buy-in and awareness, and promoting environmental benefits
Prerequisites
Have the following knowledge:
• Requirements of ISO 50001
• Principles and concepts of energy management:
o Principles of combustion, heat transfer, and energy flow
o Relevant sources of energy regulations, guidelines, and standards
o Methods and technologies for increasing efficiency
o Energy sources, costs, rates, billing, and units of measurement
o Methods for analyzing energy consumption data
o Energy performance indicators, monitoring, and performance measurement
o The impact of organizational processes and equipment on energy efficiency
o Electricity consumption: motors, variable-speed drives, lighting, computers
• Have already conducted audits
Training: To confirm your registration, you must confirm that you meet the prerequisites listed above. You will be required to complete exercises before attending the training.
Certification: Find more information on the CQI and IRCA prerequisites here and register as a CQI and IRCA certified auditor.
Course Content
- Audit of an Energy Management System
- Energy Management Systems
- Energy Management System Audit Methodology
- Registration and Certification of CQI and IRCA Auditors
- Certification exam following this module
