IEMA International Associate Certificate in Environmental Management

Course Overview

This course ensures that people in positions of responsibility appreciate the environmental issues relating to their working processes and develop an understanding of how to manage them. It covers the management of environmental issues, legal requirements, water, air, land and environmental management issues and controls.

Who the Course is For

This nationally accredited course has been designed for people who have either a responsibility for or general interest in environmental issues and their management and their implications for their organisation.

Course Objectives

To understand the issues, science and philosophy that underpins environmental sustainability.
Identify ways to incorporate environmental issues into the management of an organisation.
To identify relevant legislation for an organisation and take steps towards ensuring compliance.
To understand the role of various analytical and managerial tools and the assessment, interpretation and management of environmental performance.
To understand the key elements of an environmental management system.

Course Content

The Certificate in Environmental Management comprises 3 core modules:

1. Environmental Sustainability

Earth's Natural Resources and Capabilities
Business and Environment
Waste Reduction
Effects of Escapes and Releases
Pollution Prevention and Control
Biodiversity
Towards Sustainability

2. Environmental Legislation

International, European and National Legislation
Instruments for change
IPPC
Enforcing Authorities
Controls on Emissions to the Atmosphere
Controls on Discharges to the Water Environment
Controls on the Management of Contained Waste
Issues relating to Contaminated Land
Storage of Hazardous Materials
Nuisance
Producer Responsibility

3. Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Environmental Performance

Environmental Management Systems Benefits
Environmental Management Systems Initial Review
Environmental Audit
Identification and assessment of Environmental Impacts
Monitoring
Environmental Communication
Life Cycle Analysis
Environmental Impact Assessment
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Environmental Risk Assessment

Certification

Successful completion of the course leads to Associate Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management (IEMA).The course assessment consists of the following two compulsory elements: A written practical assignment is undertaken at the candidate's place of work. This must be submitted to CHSS within 2 weeks of the end of week 1 of the course. A 2 1/2 hour open book examination is taken on the last day of the course.

Location Week 1 Week 2

Almaty
15 - 20 September 08 22 - 27 September 08