IEMA Internal Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
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Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This course focuses on building effective auditing skills to identify real, ‘value added’ system improvements which are a key part of a well-implemented Evironmental Management System. This course first develops an understanding of the purpose and structure of ISO 14001 and then nurtures the skills necessary to be an effective internal EMS auditor.

This 3 day course is tutor led in an online classroom and runs 9.00am – 4.30pm each day.

What you will study

This 3-day course includes: 

· Introduction to Environmental Management Systems

· The purpose, structure and elements of ISO 14001

· Implementation of ISO 14001 and use of ISO 14004

· Introduction to 19011 auditing standard

· Establishing & managing an audit programme.

· Pre-audit activities: Objectives, scope, planning and preparation of work documents

· Conducting audits – communications, managing audit teams, document review, physical observation, questioning skills & good interview technique

· Analysis of evidence, findings, conclusions and preparation of audit report

· Completion of audits and audit follow-up

· Competencies, responsibilities & CPD of auditors

· Key do’s and don’ts

Teaching and assessment

This course is delivered via virtual online classroom. Teaching will include case studies, discussions and interactive, problem based individual and group training exercises are used throughout the course to reinforce delegates’ learning.

It is assessed by a multiple-choice exam of 20 questions, carried out on Day 3.

Entry requirements

Some environmental or management system knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential. You will need a PC/Laptop, camera/mic to undertake this training.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

21 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSEM0MS
L3

Qualification

IEMA Internal Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor

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