ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES

UNDERSTANDING ISO 14001 - 2 DAY

Developed specifically for those tasked with setting up an environmental management system. The course provides a
background to environmental issues such as global warming through to understanding of environmental aspects and
explains, environmental standards. It includes; lectures, practical workshops and exercises

Course Syllabus

Day 1

 Environmental issues
 Environmental aspects
 Legislation
 Continuous improvement
 Business benefits
 Introduction to ISO 14001
 Environmental management system implementation

Day 2

 Practical Environmental Audit/Review on site (if appropriate)

Who should attend – Those seeking knowledge of ISO14001 standards & Environmental issues.
Those wishing to attend an Internal Auditor course who have no prior experience of environmental issues

IRCA REGISTERED INTERNAL AUDITOR (ENVIRONMENTAL) – 3 DAY

Developed for those who conduct environmental audits within their organisation. Delegates will benefit from practical
examples of effective audit techniques. For in-company courses, practical audits are carried out on the organisations
own environmental procedures.

Course Syllabus

Days 1 & 2
 Environmental issues
 Environmental Standards
 Types of audit
 Audit protocols & techniques
 Checklist development & use
 Nonconformance reporting and categorisation
 Auditor skills

Day 3

 Practical live audit on site ( if appropriate)

Who should attend – Those who conduct internal audits. Those seeking registration with IRCA as Internal Auditors

Assessment: Continuous assessment

IRCA – International Register of Certificated Auditors
 IEMA REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITOR (LEAD AUDITOR) - 5 DAY
ISO 14000 Series Standards
This course will benefit those engaged in environmental audits, including; supplier evaluation, and internal auditing.
The course objectives are to ensure that auditors have a thorough understanding of audit protocols, techniques &
reporting. Practical workshops, case studies and role-play are included.

Course Syllabus
 Background to environmental issues
 ISO 14001, 14010, 14011
 Environmental aspects
 Types of audit
 Audit protocols & Techniques
 Checklist development & use
 Nonconformance reporting & categorisation
 Auditor & Lead Auditor skills
 Certification and the role of UKAS

Who should attend – Those who conduct audits responsible for conducting audits & audit team leaders (internal &
external). Those seeking registration with the IEMA.
Assessment: Continuous assessment & examination
IEMA – Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (previously EARA)