• Define the scope and structure of an EMS in context with the organisational context with environmental factors
• Explain the purpose of an environmental management system and the requirements and business benefits of enhanced environmental performance
• Outline the core elements and clauses of ISO 14001:2015 and how these interact with the overall EMS

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe the purpose of an EMS as well as the benefits to an organisation
• Have an understanding of terminology used in environmental management
• Understand community perceptions in relation to environmental issues
• Have a basic understanding of local, regional and global and environmental issues
• Have a basic understanding of current environmental regulatory and legislative requirements
• Understand and interpret the framework of ISO14001 and understand its application
• Determine the potential benefits and costs of implementing an environmental management system
• Understand the organisational context and Environmental Scope
• Understand Environmental commitment, leadership and policy
• Identify environmental aspects of an organisation and to assess their environmental impacts
• Identify factors that will enable the significance of environmental impacts to be determined
• Understand risk assessment tools and techniques to identify, assess and control significant impacts
• Select performance indicators for Environmental Performance
• Assess, analyse and evaluate environmental performance data
• Communicate Environmental Performance results internal and externally
• Implement actions to improve overall Environmental Performance
• Ensure Continual Improvement is demonstrated with Environmental Performance