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Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor ISO 50001

To provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to competently audit an entire energy management system against the requirements the Energy Management standard, ISO 50001.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Learners are likely to be from a managerial or engineering professional background and are persons that:

· have responsibility for conducting internal/external energy audits.

· have responsibility for energy management.

· have responsibility for the management and development of an Energy Management System.

· those who wish to enhance their auditing skills and knowledge.

Learner prerequisites:

Delegates are expected to have the following prior knowledge as this information will not be covered in this training course:

· Knowledge of the following energy management principles and concepts:

  • the principles of fuel combustion, heat transfer and energy flow.
  • the relevant sources of energy regulation, guidelines and standards.
  • the typical methods and technologies for increasing efficiency.
  • energy measurement units, sources, costs, tariffs and scheduling.
  • energy use data analysis methods
  • energy performance indicators, monitoring and performance measurement.
  • the impact of organisational processes and equipment on energy efficiency.
  • electricity use: motors, drives, lighting, computers.

· Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 50001. Pre-reading the ISO 50001 Standard is strongly recommended.

· Fluency in spoken and written English. AMTCE staff will carry out a pre-course quiz before registering learners to assess suitability.

Learning outcomes:

· Interpret the requirements of ISO 50001 in the context of an audit.

· Describe the purpose of an energy management system, energy management systems standards, management system audits and third-party certification.

· Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up energy management system audit systems to establish conformance, or otherwise, with ISO 50001 in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO 17021 where appropriate.

Successful completion of this course will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA EnMS Auditor.

Course Content:

· Introduce the purpose and benefits of an Energy Management System EnMS, and third-party certification.


· Explain the structures, purpose and interrelationship of ISO 50001 and ISO 19011 and the difference between auditable standards and guidance documents.


· Describe the certification/registration and accreditation processes, types of audits - first, second and third party - and the differences between legal compliance and conformance with ISO standards.


· How to plan and prepare EnMS audits including the ability to develop and use checklists and audit plans, using appropriate information gathered during the document review and/or stage one audit.


· Audit a case-study EnMS through both team and individual desk and role-play exercises.


· How to conduct, report and follow-up EnMS audits using various audit methodologies, questioning techniques etc.


· The roles and responsibility of the audit stakeholders.


· How to collect and analyse evidence, exercise objectivity and make decisions on the significance of observations made in accordance with relevant audit criteria.


· Outline IRCA auditor certification requirements.


· Course Accreditation/Assessment.

Duration:

This course runs for 35 hours across one week.


Self-Direct learner hours: 5 hours - revision in the evenings to prepare for the exam on day 5.

Exam/Continuous Assessment details:

Learners are assessed throughout the course by continual assessment and then by a written examination at the end of the week. Continual assessment is based upon the delegate’s participation and demonstrable performance during the exercise, role-play, case study and question & answer sessions.


It is essential that learners take an active part in all course activities during the week in order that the tutor can make a full assessment of the learner’s performance. Feedback on individual learner’s performance will be provided confidentially during the week. Please note it is essential for learners to be in attendance for the full course.


The written exam is 2 hours duration. It is a closed book exam. Exam results will be issued 8 weeks after course completion.

Certification / Awarding Body/Credits:

Certification: Internal Register of Certificated Auditors IRCA Certified ISO 50001 Lead Auditor - EnMS - Energy Management Systems.


QQI Credits: N/A

Progression Pathway:

There is no further course required to give the qualification to become an auditor for the Energy Management System ISO 50001.