WSQ ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) Internal Auditor Course
About This Course
This course empowers learners with the essential skills to conduct thorough internal audits of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) in accordance with ISO 45001 standards. Participants will develop competencies in managing workplace safety activities, monitoring KPIs, and auditing systems to ensure legal compliance. Learners will gain practical expertise in reviewing operational controls, evaluating WSH performance, and effectively communicating audit outcomes to stakeholders. Through case studies and real-world applications, the course equips individuals to recommend meaningful improvements to enhance workplace health and safety management systems aligned with national standards and codes of practice.
Occupational health and safety is a critical area across multiple industries, especially in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors. The course is highly relevant for organizations aiming to uphold safety standards, reduce risks, and comply with regulatory frameworks. Completion of this course enhances career prospects by positioning learners for advancement into roles focused on audit, compliance, and safety management. It provides a pathway for job upgrading for individuals seeking roles with greater responsibility for workplace health and safety performance and strategic operational improvements.
This course is designed for intermediate learners who have a basic foundation in workplace safety and health practices and wish to deepen their knowledge in internal auditing and system management.
What You'll Learn
LO1: Manage WSH activities and monitor KPIs using methods to control workplace operations and performance indicators.
LO2: WSH performance and communicate audit outcomes based on management review methods.
LO3: WSH systems in line with legal requirements and compliance review techniques.
LO4: Recommend improvements to WSH systems aligned with codes of practice and national standards.
Course Outline
Topic 1: Managing WSH Activities and KPIs
Topic 2: Auditing WSH Performance and Communicating Outcomes
Topic 3: Auditing WSH Systems for Legal Compliance
Topic 4: Recommending Improvements to WSH Systems
Entry Requirements
Participants should be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) Level 5. They should also be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills (ES) Level 5
They should also possess basic knowledge of workplace safety and health management practices or prior exposure to ISO management system frameworks.
At least 1 year of relevant working experience, preferably in operations, workplace safety & health (WSH), supervision, compliance, or management roles.