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Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing Course

  • Duration:1 Day
  • Cost:£485 + VAT
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A detailed understanding of environmental management systems and the process of undertaking an environmental audit

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Cost £485.00 Duration 1 day Code CIWM6

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Who is it for

This course is designed for environmental managers, health and safety managers and those involved in similar areas of responsibility. It should be particularly useful for those responsible for managing waste streams as part of a production process.

What is it about

Are you responsible for improving your organisation’s environmental performance? This course provides a detailed understanding of environmental management systems and the process of undertaking an environmental audit.

This is a logical follow on to CIWM’s Waste Awareness Certificate. Another relevant course may be the Introduction to Waste Legislation.

CIWM course dates and prices: Please note, prices displayed are dependent on membership of CIWM/ESA. Please enquire for exact prices and dates for your organisation.


Course Overview

09.30-10.00 Registration and refreshments

10.00 Introductions, safety and facilities/refreshments announcement

  • Introduction to EMS
  • The requirements of the main EMS schemes in popular use
  • Certification and Accreditation
  • EMS Audits – what are they and why undertake them?
  • EMS Case Studies – Group Exercises
  • Discussion of outcome of Group Exercises
  • General discussion and review of the day

17.00 Course ends

A one hour lunch break and two fifteen minute refreshment breaks will be taken at appropriate points during the session.

NB: Please note that the programme may be subject to change


What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course you will:

  • Understand the “Plan, Do, Check, Act” philosophy essential to the implementation of an environmental management system
  • Understand the reasons for carrying out an environmental review and its role in establishing environmental management systems
  • Understand the various activities that are involved in the implementation of an environmental management system, including the development of objectives and targets, establishing a corporate environmental policy, implementing procedures, and establishing an audit cycle
  • Be aware of the extent and importance of pre-audit planning
  • Have a detailed understanding of the procedures required to carry out an environmental audit
  • Understand the practical aspects of conducting environmental audits
  • Understand the importance of an appropriate report and the need for regular reviews of performance as a management tool

Accredited by

This course is accredited for CPD

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