ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Internal Auditor Course

ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) provides improvement of energy performance to organizations, in both public and private sectors, for manufacturers and services through systematic management.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The objective of this course is to provide leaners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first-party audits of Energy Management Systems (EnMS) against ISO 50001:2018, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable.

COURSE CONTENT:

SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• The need for and benefits of an Energy Management system

• ISO 50001, the standard

• Compatibility with other standards

• The energy performance approach

• The organisation’s internal and external issues

• Relevant interested parties and their relevant needs and expectations

SESSION 2: ESTABLISHING AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Application of the PDCA cycle

• Structure of ISO 50001:2018

• Key points of ISO 50001:2018

• The role of the Auditor

SESSION 3:AUDIT EVIDENCE AND AUDIT TRAILS

• Relevant information

• Audit evidence

SESSION 4: AUDITS: DEFINITION, PRINCIPLES AND TYPES

• Audit definition

• Principles of auditing

• Types of audit

SESSION 5: AUDIT PLANNING

• Planning the audit

• Audit roles and responsibilities

• Good practice at meetings

SESSION 6: STAGE 1 AUDIT

• Document review

• The audit plan

SESSION 7: DEVELOPING THE CHECKLIST

• The audit checklist

• Process review

• The “Turtle Diagram”

SESSION 8: CONDUCTING THE ON-SITE AUDIT (AUDIT STAGE 2)

• Collecting and verifying information

• Opening meeting

• Roles and responsibilities of guides

• Conducting the audit

• Questioning techniques

• Controlling the audit

• Communication with the audit client and auditee

SESSION 9: AUDIT REVIEW

• Audit review meeting

• Audit findings

• Finding statements

• CARs

• Classification of CARs

• Opportunities for improvement

CERTIFICATION (Attendance: 100%):
Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a completion of certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Venue: T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / TBC
Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English material

Remark: This course does not cover interpretation of ISO 50001 requirements. Delegates who are not familiar with the requirements should attend ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Foundation Course first.  

*Early Bird Price will be offered to participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking

• Explain the purpose of an Energy Management System and the business and environmental benefits of improving Energy Management performance;

• Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up an Energy Management System audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021-1 where appropriate

• Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of an Energy Management System to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 50001:2018 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO/IEC 17021-1 where appropriate).

Learners will need to demonstrate acceptable performance in these areas in order to complete the course successfully.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE:

Before starting this course, learners are expected to have the following prior knowledge:

• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 50001:2018

• 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.

• Energy related legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an energy management system.