ISO 14001 EMS Lead Implementer Training

FAQs

• What do you provide me on the course?

  We provide a courseware folder, exam, certificate, experienced instructor and refreshments

• Does the course include exams?

  Yes

• Are there any prerequisites for the ISO 14001 Lead Implementer examination?

  ISO 14001 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 14001 is recommended

• What is the difference between the Lead Implementer & Lead Auditor courses?

  Lead Implementer courses enable participants to develop an expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a Management System based on ISO. All our lead implementer courses are consistent with the good practices of project management established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects) and Integrated Implementation Methodology for Management Systems

• I don't have the required experience for a Lead Auditor certification. Can I still get certified?

  NO, you will not get certified as a Lead Auditor if you do not have the required experience. However, you can choose to apply for “Provisional auditor” or “Auditor” (if you prove to have had 200 hours audit activities) and then later you can achieve a “Lead Auditor” credential when you have the required experience of 300 hours audit activities. Upgrade is free of charge if you're a member in good standing

• Is the exam open book?

  Yes. All notes and reference documents may be used during the exam excluding the use of a computer and/or other smart devices

• What time shall I arrive at the venue

  Please arrive at the venue for 08:45

Overview

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2004. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement requirements of Environmental Management System of ISO 14001. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with ISO 14004 (Environmental management systems-General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques) and ISO 10012 (Measurement management systems-Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment)

Who should attend?

Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS)

ISO 14001 auditors who wish to fully understand the Environmental Management System implementation process

Persons responsible for the Environmental conformity in an organization

Members of an Environmental team

Environmental expert advisors

Technical experts wanting to prepare for an environmental function or for an EMS project management function

Learning objectives

Understand the implementation of an Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of an Environmental Management System based on ISO 14001

Understand the relationship between the components of an Environmental Management System and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization

Gain the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining an EMS as specified in ISO14001

Gain the necessary expertise to manage a team implementing ISO14001

To develop the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the environmental management

To improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of environmental management

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Management System (EMS) concepts as required by ISO 14001

Introduction to management systems and the process approach

Presentation of ISO 14001:2004 structure and requirements

ISO 14001:2004 Application

Fundamental principles of environmental management

Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects/impacts and their significance

Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of an EMS

Day 2: Initiating an EMS based on ISO 14001

Definition of the scope of EMS

Definition of EMS policy and objectives

Planning aspects of environmental management – legal/regulatory and impact issues

Drafting an EMS

Drafting an environmental policy

Developing and delivering meaningful objectives and targets

Day 3: Implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001

Implementation of a document management framework

Design of controls and writing procedures

Analyzing and implementing operational processes and controls

Emergency preparedness and response process

Development of a training & awareness program and communicating about the Environmental

Operational management of an EMS

Day 4: Controlling, monitoring, measuring and improving an EMS; the certification audit of an EMS

Controlling and monitoring an EMS

Development of metrics and performance indicators and dashboards 

ISO 14001 Internal Audit

Management review of an EMS

Implementation of a continual improvement program

Preparing for an ISO 14001 certification audit

Plan for registration with the certification body

Day 5: Certification Exam

Prerequisites

ISO 14001 Foundation Certification or a basic knowledge of ISO 14001 is recommended

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:

Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases

Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playings and oral presentations

Review exercises to assist the exam preparation

Practice test similar to the certification exam

To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited

What's Included

• The courseware Book
• Exam
• Certificate
• Experienced Instructor
• Refreshments

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