ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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To develop skills and knowledge for translating the theory and concepts of
resource and environmental management into practice relevant to
communities and workplaces today.
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To apply monitoring and environmental management tools used by resource
and environmental practitioners.
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To consider the impacts of flows (energy, water, resources/waste) within the
built, urban, agricultural and natural environments.
COURSE OUTLINES:
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Introduction to Environmental management systems (e.g., 14001 and Natural Step), best management practices and project management .
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Awareness or PLAN (e.g., Environmental Policy, Risk Assessment, Life
Cycle Assessment, Objectives, Targets, Strategic Analysis (SWOT),
Environmental Audit, Scenario Analysis.
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Action or DO AND CHECK (e.g., Monitoring, Activities, LEED,
Educational programming, Media campaign, Design changes)
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Advancement or REVIEW (e.g., Sustainability
This course is designed for individuals with little or no previous knowledge of implementing an environmental management system. Basic knowledge of environmental aspects, ISO 9001:2008, or ISO 14001:2004 would be beneficial.
It expose me to apply monitoring and environmental management tools.
the course is very enlightening.
Onwuzor O. Zolon
HEALTHCARE LTD
