Course Outline
Course Title: Lead Auditor – OHSMS ISO 45001:2018
Offered By: Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual Live / Blended / Self-Paced
Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment + Final Examination
Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion issued by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
 
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the structure and requirements of ISO 45001:2018
• Interpret key occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) concepts
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018
• Lead an audit team effectively for OHSMS audits
• Evaluate conformity to occupational health and safety standards
• Promote continual improvement in health and safety performance
 
Course Content & Structure
Day 1: Introduction to OHSMS & ISO 45001:2018
• Background to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Overview of ISO and ISO 45001:2018
• High-Level Structure (Annex SL) and Common Terminology
• OH&S Principles and the PDCA Model
• Key OHSMS Concepts: Hazards, Risks, Opportunities
• Introduction to Clauses 4 to 10
Day 2: ISO 45001:2018 Requirements Interpretation
• Clause 4: Context of the Organization
• Clause 5: Leadership and Worker Participation
• Clause 6: Planning (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Objectives)
• Clause 7: Support (Resources, Competence, Communication)
• Clause 8: Operation (Operational Control, Emergency Preparedness)
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation (Monitoring, Internal Audit, Management Review)
• Clause 10: Improvement (Nonconformity, Corrective Actions, Continual Improvement)
Day 3: Audit Concepts & Planning
• Understanding Audit Types: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Party
• Auditing Principles from ISO 19011:2018
• Auditor and Lead Auditor Responsibilities
• Audit Planning: Objectives, Scope, and Criteria
• Preparing Audit Checklists and Schedules
• Risk-Based Thinking in OHS Auditing
Day 4: Audit Execution & Reporting
• Conducting Opening Meetings
• Gathering and Verifying Objective Evidence
• Interviewing and Observation Techniques
• Identifying Nonconformities and Opportunities for Improvement
• Conducting Closing Meetings
• Preparing Audit Reports
• Follow-Up and Corrective Action Planning
Day 5: Examination & Practical Application
• Mock Audit Simulation (Case Study + Role-Play)
• Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution
• Recap of the Audit Process
• Final Written Examination (Multiple Choice + Scenario-Based Questions)
• Feedback and Closing Session
 
Assessment Criteria
• Formative: Based on engagement, group exercises, discussions, and activities
• Summative: Written final exam (passing is required for certification)
 
Certification Details
• Certificate Title: OHSMS ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor – Certificate of Completion
• Issuing Body: Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI)
• Certificate Validity: Lifelong (Refresher recommended every 3–5 years)
 
Disclaimer on Recognition
This course is developed and delivered by Cosmos International Training Institute (CITI), following the auditing principles of ISO 19011:2018 and the requirements of ISO 45001:2018.
 
Target Audience
• Health & Safety Managers and Professionals
• Internal Auditors aspiring to become Lead Auditors
• OH&S Consultants and Practitioners
• Personnel responsible for supplier and external audits
 
Prerequisites
• Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 requirements
• Previous training in OHSMS (Foundation or Internal Auditor recommended)
• Good command of English (for interpreting standards and completing assessments)