Implementing Environmental Management Systems (2 Days)

In recent years environmental considerations have become increasingly important to the stakeholders of many organisations. No company can afford to ignore this trend, yet implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) requires expertise which this course is designed to give to the delegates.

The course is designed for managers who are responsible for environment, quality, health and safety, change management and project management or any staff developing and implementing an environmental management system.

The course covers the following;

• Undertaking an initial environmental review
• Core planning aspects of environmental management – regulatory and impact issues
• Developing an effective environmental policy
• Developing and delivering meaningful objectives and targets
• Analysing and establishing operational controls
• Building an effective communication, training and awareness programme
• The importance of managing change
• Making sense of Environmental Management System auditing
• Understanding the certification / verification process
• Defining the next steps – achieving continuous improvement with an Environmental Management System

NEXT STEPS

On completion of the course we follow up with our students on their next step. Our dedicated career advisors go through all the options that are available to the individual candidate for career development. We assess and help to identify further training needs if relevant or assist them to find work. Our next step activities include but are not limited to;

• Help with writing their CV
• Interviewing tips and practice
• Training candidates on how to use electronic media for work search activities
• Referrals and Introductions to partner and associate companies for work trails, apprenticeships and employment
• Identifying and enrolling candidates on relevant courses top further improve employability skills
• Providing free introduction courses to building enterprises and setting up small businesses
• Introducing relevant candidates to partner and associate companies for further enterprise assistance and funding