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Overview
ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Systems Internal Auditor Training has been designed to provide participants with the knowledge and auditing skills required to assess the conformity and effectiveness of an organisation’s Water Efficiency Management System, systematically examine water use and consumption processes, and conduct internal audits based on objective evidence.
The training is based on the current requirements of ISO 46001:2019 and ISO 46001:2019/Amd 1:2024, together with the guidance provided in ISO 19011:2026 for management system audits. ISO 46001 aims to enable organisations of all types and sizes that use water to manage water efficiency systematically and improve water performance through the approach of reduction, substitution with alternative sources and reuse.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online.
About the Training
The training covers the structure of the ISO 46001 standard, the context of the organisation, leadership, water policy, water use review, significant water uses, water baseline, water efficiency performance indicators, risks and opportunities, objectives and action plans, operational controls, water reduction, use of alternative sources and reuse, monitoring and measurement, data analysis, performance evaluation, ISO 19011:2026 auditing principles, internal audit planning, collection of objective evidence, reporting of nonconformities and follow-up of corrective actions.
Who Should Attend?
- ISO 46001 internal auditors and auditor candidates
- Personnel responsible for the Water Efficiency Management System
- Environmental and sustainability teams
- Water and energy management personnel
- Quality and management system specialists
- Production and operations personnel
- Technical maintenance and infrastructure teams
- Facility and building management personnel
- Environmental engineers and technical specialists
- Risk and compliance teams
- Personnel involved in water efficiency initiatives
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to interpret the requirements of ISO 46001 correctly, evaluate the Water Efficiency Management System based on risk, performance and objective evidence, and conduct effective internal audits in accordance with the principles of ISO 19011:2026.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, scope and structure of the ISO 46001 standard.
- Evaluate the fundamental principles of the Water Efficiency Management System.
- Audit the requirements relating to the organisation's context and interested parties.
- Evaluate the water policy, objectives and responsibilities.
- Examine the water use review process.
- Evaluate the identification of significant water uses.
- Examine the water baseline and water efficiency performance indicators.
- Evaluate risks and opportunities relating to water consumption.
- Audit reduction, alternative source use and reuse practices.
- Evaluate water measurement, metering, monitoring and data analysis processes.
- Examine the adequacy of operational controls.
- Establish the internal audit scope, criteria and plan.
- Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence.
- Apply interview, observation and sampling techniques.
- Report nonconformities objectively.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Programme and Method
Training Topics
- Introduction to the ISO 46001 Standard and Water Efficiency Management System
- Context of the Organisation, Interested Parties and Leadership
- Water Policy, Roles and Responsibilities
- Water Use Review and Significant Water Uses
- Water Baseline and Water Efficiency Performance Indicators
- Risks, Opportunities, Water Objectives and Action Plans
- Water Use Reduction, Substitution with Alternative Sources and Reuse
- Operational Planning and Water Efficiency Controls
- Water Measurement, Meters, Monitoring and Data Analysis
- Water Losses, Leak Detection and Efficiency Opportunities
- Performance Evaluation and Continual Improvement
- Impact of Climate Change on the Water Efficiency Management System
- ISO 19011:2026 Auditing Principles and Internal Auditor Competence
- Internal Audit Planning and Determination of Scope and Audit Criteria
- Conducting the Audit, Interviewing, Observation, Sampling and Objective Evidence
- Audit Findings, Writing Nonconformities and Reporting
- Follow-up of Corrective Actions and Evaluation of Audit Effectiveness
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, evaluation of ISO 46001 requirements, examination of water consumption and performance data, identification of significant water-use areas, water loss and leakage scenarios, process-based internal audit exercises, audit plan and checklist preparation activities, interviewing, observation and sampling exercises, objective evidence assessments, case studies and nonconformity-writing exercises.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rules
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Systems Internal Auditor Training suitable for?
It is intended for professionals working in water efficiency, environmental management, sustainability, production, technical maintenance, facility management, quality, risk, compliance and management systems, or those who will serve as ISO 46001 internal auditors.
What is the main objective of the training?
The main objective is to enable participants to evaluate the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System systematically and objectively and to conduct effective internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 principles.
Which areas are evaluated during an internal audit?
The organisation's context, water policy, water use, significant water uses, water baseline, performance indicators, risks and opportunities, objectives, operational controls, metering and measurement systems, water losses, alternative sources, reuse, performance evaluation and continual improvement processes are evaluated.
Why is an ISO 46001 internal audit conducted?
An internal audit is conducted to evaluate whether the Water Efficiency Management System conforms to the requirements established by the organisation and the requirements of ISO 46001, whether it is effectively implemented and whether it supports the improvement of water performance.
Why are the water baseline and performance indicators important in an audit?
The water baseline and water efficiency performance indicators help the organisation measure its current water performance and compare changes over time. The internal audit evaluates whether these indicators have been appropriately established, whether they are up to date, whether the data used are reliable and whether they are used effectively to monitor performance.
Should ISO 46001:2019/Amd 1:2024 be taken into account during an internal audit?
Yes. The internal audit should verify that the organisation has determined whether climate change is a relevant issue within its context and has considered the climate change-related requirements of relevant interested parties.
Does the training include practical exercises?
Yes. The training includes exercises involving the evaluation of water use and consumption data, identification of significant water uses, performance indicators, water loss and leakage scenarios, internal audit planning, checklist preparation, objective evidence gathering, interviewing, observation, sampling and writing nonconformities.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- ISO 46001:2019 Water Efficiency Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use
- ISO 46001:2019/Amd 1:2024 Water Efficiency Management Systems — Amendment 1: Climate Action Changes
- ISO 19011:2026 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
- ISO 14046:2014 Environmental Management — Water Footprint — Principles, Requirements and Guidelines
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use
- ISO 31000 Risk Management — Guidelines