ISO 46001 Lead Auditor

Plan and conduct audits of water efficiency management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on water-use review, performance measures and improvement plans.

Work through water-use review, performance measures and improvement plans and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

• Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 46001:2019
• Interpret and apply the standard in the context of auditing water efficiency management systems
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits based on ISO 19011 guidelines
• Evaluate an organization’s ability to control and improve water usage efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge of audit principles, techniques, and risk-based thinking
• Prepare for certification as a Lead Auditor for ISO 46001:2019

• Gain in-depth understanding of water efficiency concepts and ISO 46001 clauses
• Develop auditing competence as per ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1
• Be capable of conducting a full ISO 46001 audit independently or in a team
• Understand how to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Earn a Cognicert-accredited ISO 46001 Lead Auditor certificate (upon passing the final exam and assessment)

• Environmental and sustainability managers
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• Consultants and quality professionals
• Facility managers responsible for water management
• Auditors seeking ISO 46001 certification
• Regulatory and governmental officers overseeing water usage

• ISO 46001:2019 – Water Efficiency Management Systems
• ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
• ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 – Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (for integrated system context)

• Global water challenges and sustainability context
• Overview of ISO 46001 and its benefits
• Key concepts: water usage, water balance, water performance indicators
• ISO 46001 structure and clause-by-clause breakdown

• Principles and types of audits
• Understanding ISO 19011 and auditor responsibilities
• Risk-based thinking in auditing
• Reviewing ISO 46001 clauses: planning, operation, performance evaluation

• Developing an audit program
• Preparing audit checklists
• Conducting opening meetings and interviews
• Gathering objective evidence and managing audit teams
• Case study: conducting a water balance audit

• Writing nonconformity statements
• Preparing audit reports
• Conducting closing meetings
• Follow-up and corrective action verification
• Final exam and role-play simulation audit

• Interactive lectures with practical case studies
• Group exercises and discussions
• Simulated audit role-plays and workshops
• Real-world scenarios on water usage and efficiency
• Continuous assessment through quizzes, presentations, and final exam
• Delivered in-person or virtually by qualified lead auditors and environmental experts