ISM Internal Auditor Course

THE OBJECTIVES OF:

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the necessary skills to be able to plan, prepare and conduct both Internal Safety and Security Audits, in compliance with the ISM and ISPS Codes.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:

Superintendents, and any personnel performing the roles of an Internal Safety and Security Auditor, including the Company Security Officers (CSO), would find this course very applicable in their course of work.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Introduction and Background to the ISM Code

• Elements of the ISM Code

• Requirements of the ISM Code

• Certification Regime

• Safety Management Systems, SMS

• Functional Requirements of Safety Management Systems

• Audit Scope as per the ISM Code

• Audit Philosophy

• Audit Methodology

• The Internal Auditor – attributes, attitude and role

• Fleet Audit Planning and Scheduling

• Pre-Audit Activity and Communication

• Onboard Audit Planning and Scheduling

• Audit Conduct

• Observations and Non-Conformances – samples

• Audit Reporting – writing, formating, terminology, referencing and sequencing

• Audit Documentation and Control

• Post Audit Activity