OHSMS Internal Auditor
The LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS Internal Auditor course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) based on internationally recognised ISO 45001:2018 standards. This professional internal auditor course focuses on workplace health and safety compliance, risk assessment, hazard identification, audit planning, and internal audit techniques required to maintain safe and legally compliant working environments.
Through this ISO 45001 Internal Auditor training, learners will develop practical skills to conduct effective occupational health and safety audits, evaluate organisational compliance, identify non-conformities, and support continual improvement processes. The course also covers occupational risk management, safety documentation, incident prevention strategies, legal compliance requirements, and ISO audit procedures relevant to various industries.
This OHSMS Internal Auditor Certification supports career progression in health and safety management, compliance auditing, quality assurance, construction safety, manufacturing, and industrial operations while strengthening professional competence in occupational health and safety auditing and ISO 45001 implementation.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200111
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200111-1 |
Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OHSMS |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200111-2 |
Leadership and Worker Participation |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200111-3 |
Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200111-4 |
Legal and Regulatory Requirements |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200111-5 |
Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2200111-6 |
Monitoring, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 and OHSMS
- Understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of the ISO 45001:2018 standard.
- Identify the structure and key clauses of the ISO 45001:2018 standard and their relevance to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the concepts of safety culture, risk management, and continuous improvement in the context of OHSMS.
2. Leadership and Worker Participation
- Explain the role of leadership in establishing and maintaining a robust OHSMS.
- Describe how worker participation and consultation can contribute to a positive safety culture.
- Recognize the importance of effective communication between management and workers to ensure safety and health in the workplace.
3. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
- Identify and assess workplace hazards using appropriate risk assessment techniques.
- Evaluate risks and prioritize them based on severity and likelihood.
- Propose appropriate control measures and preventive actions to mitigate identified risks.
4. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant local, national, and international health and safety regulations and their impact on OHSMS.
- Identify the legal requirements related to OHSMS and ensure organizational compliance with them.
- Monitor and interpret changes in legislation to maintain compliance and improve safety management.
5. Operational Control and Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and implement operational controls to minimize health and safety risks within the organization.
- Design emergency preparedness and response plans for various potential incidents.
- Conduct regular emergency drills and evaluate the effectiveness of response procedures.
6. Monitoring, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Apply monitoring and measurement techniques to assess the effectiveness of OHSMS.
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews to evaluate OHSMS performance.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement based on audit results, feedback, and corrective actions.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
