ISO 14001 EMS Implementation Course

Excellent course and very informative. Tutor explained the course material very clearly and effectively.~ R&S Dri Wall Ltd

Overview

This highly interactive and practical course is designed to provide delegates with a sound knowledge of all elements involved in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS), in order to:

• Understand the implications and benefits of an EMS to business
• Begin implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001
• Apply and integrate ISO 14001 into existing management systems

Course Objectives

Our course will acquaint delegates with the requirements and principles of ISO 14001 and Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR), providing delegates with the skills to plan, implement and formalize an EMS.

Key Skills / Learning Objectives

Through the combination of interactive tutorials, workshops, a photo site tour and case studies, our course will enable the delegates to:

• Identify the objectives and benefits of an EMS and the requirements of ISO 14001/EMAR.
• Assess an organization's current state with regards to an EMS and perform a gap analysis to meet EMS standards.
• Plan, develop and implement an EMS appropriate to your organization.
• Identify environmental aspects and impacts relevant to your organization with the emphasis on improvement.

Practical workshops are designed to reinforce the discussions and topics, include identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts, developing improvement programmes and monitoring indicators.

This style of delivery makes the course both memorable and enjoyable for participants, ensuring long-term learning.

Course Outline

Defining the purpose and structure of the EMS Standards ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR)

• Review of environmental legislation and codes of practice and defining an environmental policy
• Identification of environmental aspects and impacts, risk evaluation
• Planning the EMS implementation programme:
  • Timescales and resources
  • Gaining management commitment
  • Environmental performance measures
  • Establishing policy and setting objectives and targets
  • Documentation, monitoring and auditing for improvement
• Accreditation and certification activities
• Sources of information and further development

Who Should Attend?

• Those responsible for assessing the business needs/benefits of an EMS
• Those assigned to implement an EMS, e.g. Environmental Managers, Quality Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Consultants
• Those new to auditing wishing to gain a basic knowledge in EMS.
• Senior managers who have responsibility/authority to commit to the implementation of an EMS and will have to understand the outcome of EMS audits.

Booking and Course Fees

Fees include:

• Delegate Manual, including substantial reference information
• Training provided by qualified and experienced tutors with extensive practical management auditing experience across a variety of manufacture and service industries
• Lunch and refreshments during the day
• Residential accommodation and evening meal (1 night)
• Certificate verifying attendance and completion of course

Variable discounts available if 2 or more delegates are booked on the same course

Please complete the booking form and return together with the relevant fee. Contact us for further information.

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