ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Introduction & Awareness Training Course (VILT)

CQI / IRCA AccreditationThis course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA).  CQI and IRCA Course Number 1910 - PR 357.This course consists of 11 VILT sessions and the final examination.This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 36 CPD credits.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, delegates are required to have the following prior knowledge:Knowledge of the following OHS management principles and concepts:The concept of OHS sustainable development whereby an organisation must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future.The purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an OHS management system where none currently exists.Evaluation of activities, products and services in order to establish the risks and hazards associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as start-up and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents.Considerations of risks and hazards in respect of:workplace locations;workplace activities;work-related activities carried out away from the normal place of work or base;employees, visitors and other interested parties in areas where the organisation has control and influence over health and safety;vulnerable individuals within the workplace or control of the organisation.Occupational Health and Safety legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an OH&S management system.A good appreciation of typical methods for evaluation of risks and hazards and their mitigation and the identification of improvements (e.g., risk assessments and method statements).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course will help you to understand a standard set of procedures using an integrated management system process based on the framework and requirements of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 45001:2018 standards.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the:Management systems and understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycleConcepts of environmental management and the relationship between organisation’s activities, products and services and environmental impactsCommonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001Requirements of ISO 14001:2026COURSE CONTENTOverview of Integrated Management SystemsISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS)ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS)ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S)Structure and clausesIntegrating the management systemsSummaryAssessment