Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Audits and inspections tell management whether HSE controls are working in practice. Done well, they identify weaknesses before incidents occur and drive improvement.
This Aractech course explains the differences between inspections and audits, audit planning, criteria, evidence gathering, interviewing, sampling, evaluating findings, reporting and follow-up for HSE management systems and site operations. Participants conduct a simulated HSE audit.
The course builds skills for internal HSE auditors and inspectors.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Distinguish inspections, audits and reviews
- Plan HSE audits and inspections
- Gather and evaluate audit evidence
- Interview personnel effectively
- Report findings and non-conformities
- Follow up corrective actions
Who should attend
Target audience
- HSE professionals
- Internal auditors
- Supervisors conducting inspections
- Quality and environmental auditors
- Managers
- Safety representatives
Methodology
Learning approach
- Audit methodology presentations
- Simulated audit
- Interview practice
- Report writing
- Group feedback
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Audits and Inspections
- Purpose of monitoring
- Inspections versus audits
- Audit standards
- Audit programmes
- Coffee break
- Audit programmes (continued)
- Auditor competence
- Exercise: Audit programme design
Day 2
Planning the Audit
- Scope and criteria
- Checklists
- Document review
- Opening meetings
- Coffee break
- Opening meetings (continued)
- Sampling
- Workshop: Audit plan
Day 3
Conducting the Audit
- Evidence gathering
- Observation
- Interviewing
- Verifying records
- Coffee break
- Verifying records (continued)
- Managing time
- Simulation: Site audit
Day 4
Evaluating and Reporting
- Classifying findings
- Non-conformities
- Good practices
- Report writing
- Coffee break
- Report writing (continued)
- Closing meetings
- Exercise: Writing findings
Day 5
Follow-up and Improvement
- Corrective action tracking
- Verification
- Trend analysis
- Coffee break
- Trend analysis (continued)
- Audit effectiveness
- Improvement
- Capstone: Audit report
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does HSE Auditing and Inspection (HSE-027) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HSE professionals, Internal auditors, Supervisors conducting inspections
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Vienna, Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, Munich, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Istanbul, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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