Participation in the course "PR 366 IRCA Energy Management System ISO 50001:2018 Lead Auditor" offered by the TÜV Rheinland Academy The course lasts 5 days with a total of 50 hours. Attendance will be documented by the provider with the signature of the participant. Admission to the exam is granted with a minimum attendance of 95%. Participants will be asked to complete a pre-assessment questionnaire.

Further admission requirements are:

• Degree as Energy Manager (TÜV), ISO 50001:2018 or Basics or Foundation Training (EnMS) with prior knowledge in the field of energy efficiency or a comparable degree from a CQI IRCA recognized educational institution and
• Very good command of English.

• Written Examination

In the examination, the participants demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:

• Basic auditing principles and knowledge of standards (ISO 50001:2018);
• Guidelines for audits (ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021);
• The concepts of energy management through energy planning and performance, energy indicators;
• Relevant national laws and requirements in energy management;
• Risk management and compliance with legislation and other requirements;
• Planning, preparation and performance of audits;
• Monitoring activities, follow-up;
• Communication as auditor;
• Questioning techniques, audit opening, audit questions, active listening, communication problems;
• Interfaces between environmental, occupational health and safety, energy and quality management systems in auditing.

The IRCA certificate is valid for 5 years. Within this period of time a membership can be applied for directly at CQI IRCA London. After expiry of the IRCA certificate the current level of knowledge must be proven again by a current IRCA auditor course and the respective examination must be passed.