NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

A Globally Recognised Health, Safety & Risk Qualification

About This Course

Environmental Standards are developing globally with increasing concerns such as pollution control, waste management, use of energy efficiency — resulting in legal issues and high costs. This environmental management course is an excellent foundation designed to meet the needs of these new and rapidly changing demand and standards. 

This is a combination of full time with e-learning/distance options to aid the learning experience.

COURSE CONTENT

This 5-day course covers environmental management systems & impact assessments, sources and use of energy & energy efficiency, control of pollution, planning for & dealing with environmental agencies.

• Element 1: Foundations in Environmental Management
• Element 2: Environmental Management Systems
• Element 3: Environmental Impact Assessments
• Element 4: Control of emissions to air
• Element 5: Control of contamination of water resources
• Element 6: Control of waste and land use
• Element 7: Sources of use of energy and energy efficiency
• Element 8: Control of environmental noise
• Element 9: Planning and dealing with environmental emergencies

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is designed for managers, supervisors and employees who are involved in managing environmental issues as part of their job, with a concern to meet the organizations’ environmental demands.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

This qualification is beneficial to businesses seeking to practice sound environmental management systems. It provides the candidate knowledge to undertake a competent role in managing environmental risks and responsibilities, leading to definite improvements and cost savings for the business. This qualification is relevant to all industry sectors.

ASSESSMENT

Candidates will be assessed through a written examination & a workplace practical environmental review.

Examinations are held on the last day of the course or for distance learners four times per year at any British Council or participating university/Centre.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• The NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management) to meet the requirements for Technician Membership (TechCIWEM). All holders of the Environmental Certificate are eligible to apply for membership. Click Here to find out more about the membership.

• The NEBOSH Environmental Certificate has been accredited and credit rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). It sits in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at SCQF Level 6 with 9 SCQF credit points.

  SCQF Level 6 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. See the “Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries” chart issued by the UK regulators, available here.

• Students who hold the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management, and whose result were declared from June 2013 onwards, are also eligible for IEMA Associate (AIEMA) Membership. This means that they can get professional recognition with the AIEMA desingatory letters.

LEARNING OPTIONS

• FULL TIME TRAINING
  Full Time training will be delivered face to face over a 5-day period with examinations on the final day.
• DISTANCE LEARNING
  Distance learning is delivered via hardcopy course materials and email contact with the tutor for assignments over a 12 month period (options to extend).

IN-HOUSE TRAINING

This course can be tailored to reflect your organisation's system of work. It can also be presented as an in-company package at your company's facility and/or preferred location. For further details such as corporate rates and schedules, please contact us.

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Please note all courses are provisional until formal confirmation and course joining details are sent.

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