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CAS-46001-LALead Auditor

ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Lead Auditor

An auditing course for ISO 46001:2019, aligned with ISO 19011 — building the competence to lead and manage audits.

Duration

40 hours

Delivery

Virtual or physical

Language

English

Outcome

Examined certificate

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Training delivered under ISO 21001:2025 · Examination & certification under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — together, CAS Academy.

Overview

ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management — Lead Auditor training programme delivered under ISO 21001:2025.

Personnel certification covering the design, implementation, audit and continual improvement of Water Efficiency Management Systems (WEMS) per ISO 46001:2019. Covers monitoring, target setting, action plans and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll learn

  • Apply the principles of auditing (ISO 19011) with confidence.
  • Plan, scope and resource an audit programme and individual audits.
  • Gather objective evidence, conduct interviews and sample effectively.
  • Grade nonconformities and write clear, defensible audit reports.
  • Lead the audit team and manage follow-up and close-out.

Who should attend

  • Auditors progressing to lead third-party or internal audits.
  • Quality, safety, environmental and compliance professionals.
  • Consultants who need a recognised auditing competence.

How it's delivered

Format

40-hour programme, attend virtual — live online — or physical, in person.

Materials & trainer

Led by an approved CAS Academy trainer, with full course materials and worked examples.

Examination

A proctored examination under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 leads to the certificate.

Reasonable accommodation

Tell us at application and we'll arrange suitable accommodation for the assessment (§9.1.5).

The certificate you earn

CertificateCAS Academy Lead Auditor certificate
TypeBoth · Examination · Attendance
Validity3 years
Recertificationevery 3 years
Surveillancenot required
Standards carriedISO 21001:2025 (training) · ISO/IEC 17024:2026 (examination & certification)

Every certificate is verifiable online at academy.cas.com.eg/verify. CAS Academy operates to ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — accreditation in progress.

Prerequisites

Minimum 2 years' relevant experience AND an Awareness-level certificate on ISO 46001:2019 or equivalent. ISO 19011:2018 auditor-competence guidance applies.

Reference standards

ISO 46001:2019ISO 19011:2026ISO 21001:2025ISO/IEC 17024:2026

Frequently asked questions

How long is the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Lead Auditor programme and how is it delivered?

It runs over 40 training hours, and you can attend virtual — live online — or physical — in person at an agreed venue.

How much does the ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Lead Auditor programme cost?

The fee depends on your chosen programme type (Just Training, Just Examination or Hybrid) and delivery (virtual or physical). Apply or contact CAS Academy and we'll confirm your fee.

Is there an examination, and what certificate do I receive?

Yes. You sit a proctored examination and, on a successful result, receive a CAS Academy personnel certificate carrying ISO 21001:2025 (training) and ISO/IEC 17024:2026 (examination). It is valid 3 years, with recertification every 3 years.

Do I need any prerequisites for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management Lead Auditor?

Minimum 2 years' relevant experience AND an Awareness-level certificate on ISO 46001:2019 or equivalent. ISO 19011:2018 auditor-competence guidance applies.

How do I enrol?

Apply online from this page. We confirm prerequisites within 2 working days, then schedule your training and examination.

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