Environmental Management System Training

DAS Certification provides three Environmental Management Training Courses as follows:

· ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Course; and

· ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course.

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Course

Duration. This interactive one-day training programme aims to help delegates to understand and apply the principles and techniques that are required for conducting effective environmental audits.

Introduction. A good system of auditing is one of the most effective methods of ensuring that the Environmental Management System (EMS) continues to meet its objectives and for control and for identifying improvements. Auditors need to be sufficiently competent in order to evaluate the EMS effectively if the organisation is to achieve the full benefit from its EMS and have confidence that it is achieving its objectives. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective environmental management system and helps them to understand the role of the Auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to business environmental issues and relevant legislative issues.

Who Should Attend? The course designed specifically for people engaged in environmental audits within their own organisation. It may also be useful for those people who are required to audit the EMS of suppliers or potential suppliers.

Course Objectives. To enable delegates to effectively plan, perform, evaluate and report the results of internal environmental audits with confidence.

Course Content. The course addresses the following topics:

• Environmental issues;
• Checklist development and use;
• Environmental standards;
• NCRs and categorisation;
• Types of audit; and
• Auditor skills, protocols and techniques.

What Are The Benefits? This course, combined with the ISO 14001 Foundation Course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to act as an Internal EMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal EMS audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, its challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises an enjoyable and effective way to learn.

In-House Courses. Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.

Style of Delivery and Course Leaders. A combination of presentations and guided exercises and a highly interactive role-play exercise involving a simulated audit makes this course both highly beneficial and enjoyable for participants. Our Course Leaders are qualified and experienced environmental Auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries as a result of working throughout Europe, Asia and Australia.

Certification. Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a partical completion of a Diploma of Quality Audting.

Booking and Course Fees. The fee includes a full lunch and refreshments during the course. Fees are subject to course location and numbers. An obligation-free quote can be provided to suit your specific requirements.

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course

Duration. This three-day EMS Lead Auditor Course is designed for those people wishing to develop their environmental auditing skills to a professional level either to improve company auditing processes or to audit systems in a third party capacity.

Introduction. This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to act as a EMS Lead Auditor. Course attendees are assessed on their knowledge and understanding throughout the course and will also be required to sit a 2-hour open book examination to assess their level of understanding.

Who Should Attend? This course is invaluable for those who have the main responsibility for implementing and maintaining their Environmental Management System; for those who are required to regularly assess performance of other companies and for those who are seeking to develop their auditing and environmental skills.

Course Objectives. The course will help Delegates to understand the principles of good environmental management and to develop their knowledge of the Environmental Management Standards. It will also develop the Delegate’s knowledge and understanding of different audit types and the practical skills required to plan, execute and report environmental management audits. On completion, Delegates will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS based on the ISO 14001 Standard at a level acceptable to certification bodies.

Course Content. The course addresses the following topics:

• Auditor registration;
• Audit case study and role-play;
• Global environmental issues;
• ISO 14001:2004;
• Prevention of pollution;
• ISO 19011;
• Certification and verification;
• Roles and responsibilities of Auditors;
• Auditor skills and development;
• Audit planning, execution and reporting;
• NCRs and categorisation;
• Identification/evaluation of environmental aspects; and
• Overview of current environmental legislative requirements.

What Are The Benefits? This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to act as a EMS Lead Auditor. Attendees will develop a detailed understanding of Environmental Management Systems; recognise the criteria required for implementing a successful certified EMS and how to assess against the ISO 14001 Standards.

In-House Courses. Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.

Style of Delivery and Course Leaders. A combination of presentations and guided exercises and a highly interactive role-play exercise involving a simulated audit makes this course both highly beneficial and enjoyable for participants. Our Course Leaders have substantial experience in the field of Environmental Management Systems design and implementation. They are qualified and experienced Auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government.

Certification. Delegates successfully completing the course, including examination, will be awarded a partical completion of a Dipolma of Quality Auditing.

Booking and Course Fees. The fee includes a full lunch and refreshments during the course. Fees are subject to course location and numbers. An obligation-free quote can be provided to suit your specific requirements.