Course Outline - Auditor Certification Workshop (ACW)
Day One
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How governments have reacted to environmental issues
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Government requirements
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Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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Environmental Audits - history, definitions, essential terms
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Conducting a management environmental audit
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Audit follow up
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Slides of poor environmental practices observed during audits
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Arrangements for Day Two
Day Two
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Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
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ISO 14000 series
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ISO 14001 – Policy & Commitment
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Group Workshop – Environmental Policy
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Aspects and Impacts
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Legal and Other Requirements
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Objectives and Targets
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Environmental Management Programs
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Training, Awareness and Competence
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Communication
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Documentation
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Operational Control
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Emergency Response
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Checking and Corrective Action
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Monitoring and Measurement
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Non Conformance
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EMS Audit
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Management Review
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Environmental Risk Assessment
Class Exercise – Environmental Risk
Day Three
Workshop - Audit
Delegates will be divided into small groups and will conduct a practical audit on a chemical facility using the protocol provided and documentation presented by the trainer. A detailed examination of the site will be conducted using a site plan and colour slides taken during actual audits.
Day Four
Workshop cont.
Each of the small groups of delegates will prepare a detailed report on that part of the audit nominated by the trainer. The reports will include findings and recommendations developed by the trainees. Each group will present its audit findings and recommendations verbally, in the sequence of the protocol provided, so that the class builds up a composite picture of the environmental status of the site.
Day Five
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Ecosystem Principles
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Sustainable Development
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Overview of Assignment Requirements
Written Examination – Two hours