Member Event: Environmental Management Certificate

Why study this? • Businesses: are pressured for good environmental performance, by legislation, lenders, investors, insurers and customers. Organisations that achieve this are more efficient, have a better corporate image, can get cheaper loans and insurance and are ultimately more profitable; • You: will get a recognised qualification that is approximately Level 4 or first year of a degree level.

Aim: To provide an understanding of key environmental concepts and the ability to develop environmental management systems. Objectives: We have designed the delivery of this qualification to help managers understand: • Types of Environmental Management Systems • Environmental Policies • Action Planning • UK & European Legislation • Control Techniques • Staff Training • Environmental auditing • Management review

Organisation: This is an ‘open’ course.

Duration: 40 ‘guided learning hours’ over three days classroom tuition interspersed with some pre-course work, two days self guided study and final revision, and a half day exam.

Exam/Assessment: A three hour written examination with pass mark of 50%.

Cost:£595.00 + VAT (includes refreshments, lunch, course materials and assessment fees).

Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Tutor: Richard Mills is an experienced Environmental Health Practitioners, having enforced environmental law in many industries and are involved in environmental protection/management consultancy.

Differentiation: CIEH Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practice or equivalent is helpful (please ask us).

Audience: Entrepreneurs, business owners, middle managers and supervisors who are responsible for creating and complying with environmental management systems.