Summary: A 1 day course, aimed at appointed environmental staff and a practical introduction to environmental risk management. Available as an in-house option, the course sets out the key environmental risks arising from activities / facilities / processes and explains relevant evaluation and control methods. It enables a planned, proactive response to the increasing environmental pressures and is an ideal basic level course for those wishing to progress onto the 5 day Environmental Management Certificate. Contact the ACT Enquiry team for details.

Designed for: Environmental representatives and those responsible for carrying out internal audits for Environmental Management Systems, including ISO 14001.

Outlines: Provides a more in-depth alternative to the Environmental Awareness course, including more practical elements. This course sets out the key elements of environmental legislation and the practical tasks associated with environmental auditing. It provides an introduction to environmental management using formal audited systems. The course includes video, syndicate exercises and handouts. Practical audits can be arranged.

NEBOSH Environmental Diploma - the hallmark of quality and excellence in environmental management training.

Designed for: Health and safety practitioners or those charged with the responsibilities for the management of environmental risk or aiming to develop and implement effective environmental management systems within their organisation. Those who have already achieved the EMC (see below) need only attend two weeks of training, not three! A fast track route to enable those eligible to take the NEBOSH Specialist Diploma exams and practical.

Outline: A sound qualification in environmental management, the NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management syllabus consists of three modules: focusing on environmental risk management (Module A: Management of Environmental Risk), legislative framework / organisation (Module B: Legal and Organisational Factors) and control (Module C: Control Measures for Environmental Risks). The background to the Environmental Diploma is that of greater integration of health and safety management and environmental management at the organisational level.

Assessment is currently by a written examination and a practical (project). The comprehensive development programme includes: mock assessments for both written and practical components (the latter utilising the NEBOSH environmental audit proforma. The proforma is designed to cover the principal syllabus topics and helps delegates to structure their project work).

An essential course for those wishing to implement ISO 14000: 2004 Environmental Management Systems.

Designed for: Managers, environmental and safety staff needing the primary knowledge and skill necessary to undertake their environmental responsibilities in the workplace.

Outline: This assessed course provides a practical foundation to environmental risk management. Critical factors that form the basis of a management plan are considered. Programme topics integrate with those at NEBOSH Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management level.

Comprehensive development programme will includes: mock written assessment, thorough practical assessment briefing (sample practical assessment provided), syndicate exercises (designed around ISO 14001 requirements) and provide practice with specific tasks typically needed in establishing ISO 14000: 2004 compliance.

Recently upgraded course materials introduce the Hazardous Waste (England) Regulations 2005 and the related List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005; with practical examples of consigning difficult waste. Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) is also covered. Includes a site visit and guidance on completing an environmental review.

Topics integrate with those at NEBOSH Specialist Diploma Level

Various workshops available now - covering:

Contact the ACT Enquiry Team for more details.