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Effective Internal audits are essential to maintaining effective management systems, ensuring both compliance and improvement. This intensive two-day course equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge to audit integrated management systems based on ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety).
Designed with a focus on real-world application, this programme prepares learners to conduct meaningful internal audits that go beyond checklists. Whether preparing for certification or driving continuous improvement, learners will leave with confidence and competence in integrated auditing.
This course is ideal for individuals responsible for quality, environmental, and health & safety systems within their organisation. It suits those seeking to strengthen their internal audit capability or support certification efforts.
It is relevant for:
English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme. While formal certification (e.g. IELTS) is not required, learners whose first language is not English should have a self-assessed proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5–6.0 or CEFR level B2.
This level of competence will support learners in understanding course materials, contributing to discussions, and completing assessments where applicable.
On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
These outcomes support practical auditing capabilities that directly benefit the organisation.
This course blends theory with case-based practice to support learning.
Key topics include:
Day 1:
Day 2:
The content can be customised for in-company delivery to meet specific organisational needs.
This programme is delivered by experienced tutors with extensive expertise in ISO standards and integrated systems auditing. Each tutor brings real-world auditing experience, sector-specific insights, and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support:
Our tutors offer valuable insights from auditing and implementation across diverse sectors.
This programme is grounded in practical, interactive learning supported by expert-led delivery.
Class sizes are generally limited to 10 – 12 to support personalised learning and individual support.
Learners who complete this course may wish to progress to:
This course provides an excellent foundation for continued development in auditing and compliance.
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Very good enjoyable course. Lots of detail but very well explained. Especially as someone new to audits. Finbarr was a fantastic tutor. Highly recommend.
Excellent info given, great confidence gained for team
Finbarr was excellent, I really enjoyed the course and I gained enough knowledge and confidence to participate in internal audits.
Peter delivered this course very well. Blended theory and practical elements of the course to make it better to understand
I really enjoyed this training and learned a lot. Have a lot of tools available to myself and my team now thank you
Practical part was very good and engaging.
Thank you so much for the opportunity I learned loads and a huge thank you to Finbarr he was excellent and really friendly and welcoming.
Fantastic course lovely tutor, very informative!
Excellent tutor, clear delivery, great educator
Highly recommend. Tutor was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work alongside for the 2days. Looking forward to implementing knowledge learnt
Excellent tutor with great knowledge of the subject matter & high point of doing an on site audit.
Finbarr is an excellent tutor and this area and clearly comes with a wealth of experience. His ability to breakdown such a complex subject is phenomenal.
Finbarr was brilliant and helpful. He delivered the course excellent. Thank you
Very worthwhile. Sets us on track to gain certification
Excellent course and delivered expertly by Finbarr – extremely knowledgeable in his field
Finbarr is an expert on this subject matter and is a very approachable trainer. He explains everything in a way we can understand
Very interesting and knowledgeable course, delivered by Finnbar very well and easy to follow and understand
Great course Gerry was very knowledgeable in the topic
Gerry is a fantastic tutor and had a very professional and calming manner.
I found Gerry our tutor very easy to listen to. He was also very pleasant and patient.
Very informative and engaging, group work and presenting an audit was a great way to get a feel for real world experience ; The course was highly informative, Gerry was an absolutely fantastic tutor.
As I had no prior experience or knowledge in this area, I was able to gather a lot of information in a short period. I believe that the time spent was valuable, and I particularly enjoyed sharing experiences and thoughts with my teammates during the exercises and in the group. All of this will be very helpful in the future.
Fantastic. The training flew as we were all super focused on it. Amazing! Group work was great but also encouragement to speak individually in a mock audit was amazing. I found this wholesome and full of knowledge as for 2 days. The only way to learn is to practice and that was also pointed out.
Finbarr covered each topic with great knowledge and was always open to questions. The breakout rooms worked really well and everything so seamless. I really enjoyed the last 2 days and have learned a lot that I will be implementing in my workplace. Now that I have a greater understanding of the ISO Standards it helps me a lot.
This is my first ISO course training and i would say the course with Finbarr was actually perfection.
Very good informative course, Finbarr was a great tutor.
Excellent course . I gained a thorough understanding of the various standards and internal Audit interview techniques.
Fantastic course provided by Finbarr, very engaging.
Elizabeth Walker
Senior QEHS Consultant, and proficient management system expert, Elizabeth has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with over 20 years’ industry experience specialising across five disciplines including Health & Safety, Environment, Energy, Quality and Food Safety. Areas of expertise to support these management systems incorporate risk management, change management and lean manufacturing techniques.
Elizabeth has worked as a consultant developing and implementing integrated management systems for global organisations both nationally and internationally, in Ireland, the UK, Belgium, France, Croatia and Hungary. Elizabeth is also a competent lead auditor with extensive experience carrying out and managing audit programmes and is also a expert trainer delivering wide-ranging management system courses.
Finbar Stapleton
Senior QEHS Consultant, Lead Tutor, and a highly qualified and experienced consultant and trainer. He joined Antaris in 1994 and since then, has successfully assisted a large number of companies in implementing health and safety, environment, energy and quality management systems and achieving certification to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 9001. Finbarr is an excellent tutor and has designed, developed and delivered numerous training courses in the area of Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and Auditing. Finbarr acts as an agreement support manager/mentor with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for the public and private sector.
Sarah Liddy
Sarah Liddy is an experienced EHS consultant and tutor with over 10 years of expertise in health and safety, environmental management, quality management, and risk management. Throughout her career, she has delivered tailored training and educational programmes to a wide range of industries, helping organisations strengthen their safety culture, improve compliance, and enhance risk awareness. Sarah has extensive experience developing and delivering engaging training sessions, workshops, and practical learning programmes aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Her training approach is focused on providing practical, real-world knowledge that supports both organisational objectives and regulatory compliance.
Bruce Harper
Bruce is an Environmental and Sustainability Consultant with over 15 years of experience in environmental regulation, policy and management. A specialist in industrial emissions, Bruce has worked across both regulatory and consultancy roles – from setting licence conditions as a Licensing Inspector with the Environmental Protection Agency to developing environmental regulations and guidance as a Policy Advisor for the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland. At Antaris Consulting, he supports organisations through environmental impact assessments, sustainability certifications, circular economy business models, greenhouse gas reporting and climate risk management. Bruce holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a BSc in Manufacturing Engineering with Management from Trinity College Dublin, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Transport and Mobility from TU Dublin.
Pat Kane
Pat Kane is an ESG educator and strategist whose background combines academic study with hands-on professional experience across environmental, social, and governance issues. Over nearly a decade she has worked across ESG strategy, DEI, supply chain transparency, and sustainability marketing and storytelling – giving her a holistic perspective that is rare in a field that often siloes these disciplines. Pat believes deeply in the power of individual impact: organisations don’t change on their own – people within them do, and her role as a tutor is to equip those people with the knowledge and confidence to lead that change.
Liam Regan
Liam is an experienced energy engineer, consultant and quality practitioner with over a decade of expertise in management systems, energy performance, and continuous improvement. At Antaris Consulting, he works as a consultant, trainer and auditor, specialising in ISO standards including ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001. Liam has developed and delivered numerous accredited training programmes, such as the SEAI LWES Implementation and Maintenance Programme and Ireland’s first CQI IRCA ISO 9001 Foundation e-learning course. A registered SEAI Energy Auditor and EXEED Expert, he also manages relationships for SEAI’s Large Industry Energy Network and Public Sector Partnership, supporting organisations in achieving sustainability and energy targets. Liam holds an MSc in Lean Sigma Systems from the University of Limerick and is recognised for his adaptability, attention to detail and commitment to improving operational effectiveness across sectors.
Aurora Leyton
Aurora is a sustainability consultant and trainer with a background in chemical engineering from the University of Chile and a master’s degree in environmental leadership from the University of Galway. With extensive experience in environmental regulations and sustainability strategy development, she has worked across Chile and Ireland, bringing a global perspective to regulatory and sustainability challenges. Aurora has a strong track record in training and facilitation, designing and delivering workshops on sustainability, climate action, and corporate environmental responsibility. She has led tailored training programs for businesses and stakeholders, including Enterprise Ireland’s Kickstarter Workshops and Business Navigator’s Sustainability Masterclass, EcoVadis training, and sustainable packaging workshops, helping organisations embed sustainability into their operations. She also facilitated the 2023 and 2024 National Stakeholder Forums on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). Aurora is a practitioner member of ISEP and a has QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation certification.
Gerry Higgins
Gerard was educated in the University of Limerick and has worked in the technical services sector for over 30 years, with a background in engineering and general management. He is a Fellow of ISEP (FISEP), a Fellow of Engineers Ireland (FIEI), and a chartered environmentalist and chartered engineer. He is an expert in environment and sustainability, has consulted on life cycle analysis, green tenders, resource efficiency, circular economy, carbon footprint management and reporting, sustainability strategies and action plans, environmental impacts assessment, technical advice, incident review, sustainable packaging, sustainable logistics, ERG, eco-design, and energy efficiency design.
Peter Fleming
Peter is an accomplished safety professional with credible technical insight coupled with best-in-class interpersonal and communication skills. In the last 20 years, he has specialised in the areas of HAZOP, risk assessment, process safety, fire safety and industrial loss prevention. Peter has worked with over 300 organisations in Europe, China, Middle East, America, Central America primarily focusing on HAZOP studies and Risk Assessment. He has co-ordinated a number of HAZOP and SIL studies in Jubail and Saudi Arabia. He has also worked as a safety expert responsible for assessing the safety of Ma’aden operations and processes and preparing a safety risk register for Ma’aden Phosphate Company. He has also completed HAZOP studies in Ireland, the UK, Saudi Arabia and Qatar for a number of clients.
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