HSE Auditing and Inspection (HSE-027) Training Course

HSE Auditing and Inspection

Audits and inspections tell management whether HSE controls are working in practice. Done well, they identify weaknesses before incidents occur and drive improvement…

5 daysClassroom or online

14Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Audits and inspections tell management whether HSE controls are working in practice. Done well, they identify weaknesses before incidents occur and drive improvement.

This LLMI 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.

Course 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

Target Audience

HSE professionals

Internal auditors

Supervisors conducting inspections

Quality and environmental auditors

Managers

Safety representatives

Course Methodology

Audit methodology presentations

Simulated audit

Interview practice

Report writing

Group feedback

Course outline

1Day 1: Audits and Inspections

Purpose of monitoring
Inspections versus audits
Audit standards
Audit programmes
Auditor competence
Exercise: Audit programme design

2Day 2: Planning the Audit

Scope and criteria
Checklists
Document review
Opening meetings
Sampling
Workshop: Audit plan

3Day 3: Conducting the Audit

Evidence gathering
Observation
Interviewing
Verifying records
Managing time
Simulation: Site audit

4Day 4: Evaluating and Reporting

Classifying findings
Non-conformities
Good practices
Report writing
Closing meetings
Exercise: Writing findings

5Day 5: Follow-up and Improvement

Corrective action tracking
Verification
Trend analysis
Audit effectiveness
Improvement
Capstone: Audit report

Frequently asked questions

How long is the HSE Auditing and Inspection course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next HSE Auditing and Inspection course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Vienna. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Istanbul, Geneva.

Can I take HSE Auditing and Inspection online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

HSE Auditing and Inspection

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