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Practical Waste Management & Waste Minimisation

IntroductionWith a minefield of legislation on waste, rising waste costs and customer and other stakeholders demanding improvements on environmental performance, this course is part of the environmental sustainability suite of training courses designed to help organisations support their environmental sustainability goals. The course is designed to improve compliance and encourage a culture of more sustainable waste and resource management, however most importantly it will help to reduce your company or organisation’s waste costs. Every organisation has a different way of dealing with their waste based on the type and amount that is produced.  This course is aimed at delegates whose role deals predominantly with the management of wastes within their business and whose decisions have the ability to influence a significant level of change within company policy and routine.Duration1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00Who should attend?All those with responsibility for ensuring waste management is dealt with in a legally proper manner and those who are seeking to improve their understanding of the legislation in place on waste.  It is also useful for those who are trying to improve their company waste management.  Those who are trying to establish waste minimisation initiatives, perhaps as part of their sustainability goals or in companies with ISO 14001 as part of their continual improvement programme.Course content·        Waste as a resource·        How to demonstrate improvements·        What is waste?·        Managing resources and waste in the workplace·        Legislation and ensuring compliance·        Understanding and applying the waste hierarchy·        Completing waste documentation·        The cost of managing waste·        How to identify opportunities for waste minimisation in the workplace·        How to manage a successful waste minimisation working groupWhat are the benefitsBenefits include:·        The knowledge to help you identify improvements in resource and waste management·        The understanding of where and how to make those improvements·        The skills to implement those improvements and demonstrate their impact to othersIn-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course tutors are approved training providers, approved by BRCGS, IRCA, RSPH and IEMA. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors including food manufacturing, catering and retail.CertificationAll delegates will be awarded a certificate verifying attendance and completion of the course.

£425.00 ex vat
Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers

IntroductionThis two-day IEMA certified Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers is designed to provide supervisors and managers with a strategic and operational overview of environmental sustainability as it affects their specific industry and work area. This course is invaluable in giving managers at all levels the confidence to get involved in, and fully engage in your organisation’s environmental sustainability challenges.  Topics covered include: the understanding of the strategic opportunities and constraints that environmental sustainability presents organisations the importance of resource efficiency the impact of environmental sustainability across the value chain the impacts of pollution, prevention, control and environmental legislation in organisations how employees support environmental sustainability. Duration2 Days, 08.30 – 16.45Who should attend?This course is ideally suited for supervisors and managers across all sectors and has no formal entry requirements.Course objectivesThis course will equip delegates with knowledge of the key concepts and building blocks of sustainability in business and develop relevant skills to be able to apply sustainable development within their own business.Course content Understand the main environmental and economic risks and opportunities Understand compliance obligations and business drivers for change Understand the main potential impacts on environment and sustainability Understand how to improve environmental performance How to evaluate drivers for change and barriers Understand baselines data to monitor and improve performance How to apply knowledge of environmental sustainability across the value chain How to demonstrate the importance of implementing resource efficiency How to demonstrate how employees can improve environmental performance What are the benefitsAttendance will enable delegates to: Decide how best to apply and develop sustainability in their own business Add to their environmental management career credentials Be able to build and support sustainability within their business Improve environmental decision-making Discuss confidently the benefits of a sustainable business with others within their business and to their stakeholders In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to more closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have substantial experience in the field of environmental management systems. They are qualified and experienced 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, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationThe assessment for Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers consists of an online 20 question multiple-choice test. The test is completed through the IEMA assessment portal and candidates are sent a link upon registration to the assessment. Delegates successfully taking the course and passing the course assessment will be awarded an IEMA issued certificate.

£545.00 ex vat
Design & Build an EMS

IntroductionBuild the practical skills and knowledge you need to develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) with this training course. Discover the actions, tools and techniques required to implement or improve an inherited EMS, including procedural and process information.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00Who should attend? People involved in planning and/or coordinating the implementation process for a system addressing environmental issues People who have been assigned the task of establishing or inheriting an EMS Decision-makers in the implementation process Those wanting to understand the implementation process Course objectives Identify environmental aspects and impacts that create the baseline from which an EMS is created and developed Recognise cultural change and management issues, which play a role in the implementation process Establish the initial steps to be taken in developing an EMS Develop skills in the preparation of written procedures and required documentation Recognise the appropriate resources and capabilities necessary for maintaining an EMS Course content What is an EMS How to Implement & Improve an EMS The ISO 14001 model and an ISO 14001:2015 Standard Revision Overview Developing an Environmental policy Common features of an EMS Identifying environmental risks Managing environmental improvement actions Operational controls and emergency planning Training & communication Developing and maintaining EMS documentation Monitoring, measuring and reporting Auditing and management review Cultural change and implementation Maintaining an EMS to achieve continual improvement What are the benefitsThis course offers valuable, practical knowledge and skills essential to design , implement and manage an efficient environmental management system.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have extensive experience in Management Systems across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, service and professional organisations including Local, National and International Government. This wide experience enables them to make the course more interesting by using their relevant examples and case studies during workshop discussions. Our team of staff has extensive experience of working across cultural boundaries, through their work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates will receive a Certificate of Attainment

£745.00 ex vat
ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor

IntroductionThis interactive CQI and IRCA Certified two-day training programme aims to help delegates to understand and apply the principles and techniques that are required for conducting effective environmental audits. 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 IRCA registered 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. The course is based on auditing with the ISO 14001:2015 standard.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.10 (day 1) 08.45 – 17.15 (day 2)Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internal environmental audits, or who will be required manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors with EMS, who are looking to broaden their awareness of environmental issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or environmental management system experience.Course objectivesTo enable delegates to effectively plan, perform, evaluate and report the results of internal environmental audits with confidence. To help delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective environmental management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development.Course content Basic environmental thinking and risk-based concepts Structure and principles of an environmental management system Overview of key ISO 14001:2015 requirements Auditors roles and responsibilities Types of environmental audit Effective auditing techniques and good audit practices Reporting valid findings and managing corrective actions What are the benefitsThis course, combined with an ISO 14001 foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register under the CQI and IRCA Certified training scheme 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, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises an enjoyable and effective way to learn.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersA combination of presentations and guided exercises together with an 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, service and utilities, professional, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training certificate (2354).

£795.00 ex vat
IMS Auditor (QHSE)

IntroductionThis integrated management systems internal auditor programme combines the disciplines of quality, environmental and health & safety management auditing based on the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards. This three-day interactive training programme is designed for those who need to be able to understand and apply recognised principles and techniques of effective management system auditing to quality, environmental and health & safety management systems. The modern management systems auditor cannot rely on procedural auditing, but also needs to be able to audit processes with an emphasis on risk-based thinking. An effective audit will bring benefits to your organisation and ensure the integrated management system (IMS) continues to meet its objectives. Internal auditors need to understand their role and responsibilities and be sufficiently competent in evaluating the IMS effectively. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of an IMS and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement.Duration3 days, 9.00 – 17.30Who should attend?This course is essential for those who will undertake internally integrated management system audits based on the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards, or for those who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who will find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors within the IMS, who are looking to broaden their awareness of quality, environmental and occupational health & safety issues to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or quality, environmental and health & safety management system experience.Course objectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will: Understand the purpose and benefits of management systems Have a greater understanding of the structure, content and the intent of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 Be familiar with the terms and definitions used Have a greater understanding of the concept of the process model and apply the process approach Be aware of all stages of the audit cycle Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report internal audits of management systems Course content Overview of ISO 9001:2015 quality, ISO 14001:2015 environmental and ISO 45001:2018 occupational health & safety management system requirements Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology Quality and environmental management principles Risk-based thinking Auditors roles and responsibilities Types of audits Effective auditing tools and techniques and good audit practices Reporting valid findings and managing corrective actions What are the benefitsSuccessful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal integrated management systems audits, saving both times spent on auditing and cost to your organisation. 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 CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders are management systems professionals, as well as being qualified, registered and experienced auditors. They have extensive knowledge across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. They have all cut their teeth as successful change agents within high profile organisations, and fully understand the range of technical, legislative and people challenges that face those with a responsibility for delivering real quality improvements.CertificationDelegates completing the course will be awarded an iqms Learning certificate.

£895.00 ex vat
IMS Auditor (Quality/Environment)

IntroductionThis integrated management systems internal auditor programme combines the disciplines of quality and environmental management systems. The course is based on auditing to the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards. This interactive three-day training programme is designed for those who need to be able to understand and apply recognised principles and techniques of effective management system auditing for quality and environmental management systems. The modern management systems’ auditor needs to be trained not only on procedural auditing, but also be able to audit processes with an emphasis on a risk-based approach. An effective audit will bring benefits to your organisation and ensure the integrated management system (IMS) continues to meet its objectives. Internal auditors need to understand their role and responsibilities and be sufficiently competent in evaluating the IMS effectively. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of an IMS and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement.Duration3 days, 9.00 – 17.30Who should attend?This course is an essential for those who will undertake internal integrated management system audits based on the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors within the IMS, who are looking to broaden their awareness of quality and environmental issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business.Course objectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will: Understand the purpose and benefits of management systems Have a greater understanding of the structure, content and the intent of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015 Be familiar with the terms and definitions used Have a greater understanding of the concept of the process model and apply the process approach Be aware of all stages of the audit cycle Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, report internal audits of management systems Course content Overview of ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 14001:2015 environmental Management System requirements Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology Quality and environmental management principles Risk-based thinking Auditors roles and responsibilities Types of audits Effective auditing tools and techniques and good audit practices Reporting valid findings and managing corrective actions What are the benefitsSuccessful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal integrated management systems audits, saving both time spent on auditing and cost to your organisation. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises an enjoyable and effective way to learn.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders are quality management professionals, as well as being qualified, registered and experienced auditors. They have extensive knowledge across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. They have all cut their teeth as successful change agents within high profile organisations, and fully understand the range of technical, legislative and people challenges that face those with a responsibility for delivering real quality improvements.CertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded an iqms Learning Integrated Management System (IMS) Auditor certificate.

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