In recent years environmental considerations have become increasingly important to the stakeholders of many organisations. No company can afford to ignore this trend, yet implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) requires expertise.
This two-day course gives delegates all the appropriate tools and techniques to analyse the business and move forward with implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS). At the end of the course you will have all the skills you require to develop your company's EMS Project Implementation Plan that meets the needs of your organisation up to and including formal registration to ISO 14001 and/or EMAS.
This course covers the RABQSA TPECS EM – Environmental Management Systems Competency Unit whose outcomes are certified by RABQSA. Attendees successfully completing this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for this RABQSA Competency Unit.
Who should attend?
- Managers responsible for environment, quality, health and safety, change management and project management
- Any staff developing and implementing an environmental management system.
Benefits to Your Business
- Your company's environmental management reviewed and analysed using the latest techniques
- A full EMS project implementation plan up to and including formal ISO 14001/ EMAS registration.
Course Structure
A program of inter-related modules and practical exercises, based on an evolving case study, allows delegates to explore the activities associated with implementing an EMS. Topics covered include:
- Business reasons for environmental management
- The EMS standards - ISO14001 and EMAS and what they mean for a business
- Undertaking an initial environmental review
- Core planning aspects of environmental management - regulatory and impact issues
- Developing an effective environmental policy
- Developing and delivering meaningful objectives and targets
- Analysing and establishing operational controls
- Building an effective communication, training and awareness program
- The importance of managing change
- Making sense of EMS auditing
- Understanding the certification / verification process
- Defining the next steps - achieving continuous improvement with an EMS
Duration
2 days (9.00am - 5.00pm)
Dates
- 16-17 August 2010 (Melbourne)
- 30-31 August 2010 (Brisbane)
- 6-7 September 2010 (Sydney)
Course Fees
$895.00 (incl GST)
Next steps
To book onto the course please fill in a booking form.
BSI can also offer this course on an in-house basis. Trainers can deliver courses on your premises minimising disruption to your business at a time that suits you. In-house training is suitable for larger groups and is a cost effective training option.
For more information, please contact us or complete our training enquiry form.
