IEMA Foundation Certificate
If you are looking for an IEMA course with a commitment to quality learning and excellence in environmental management then you are in the right place. With our IEMA courses available in both e-learning and face-to-face study modes, CSS Pvt. Ltd. has the course to suit your needs.
CSS Pvt. Ltd. is a training provider with a commitment to providing the highest level of IEMA training available in the India,Africa and Worldwide.
The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is one of the UK’s most sought-after qualifications for organisations and individuals looking to get to grips with the basics of environmental management.
CSS Pvt. Ltd. offers two modes of study for the IEMA Foundation Certificate:
Who should attend?
This course will be beneficial for managers, safety practitioners and others with responsibility for environmental issues who require a basic level of understanding or recently become involved in environmental management.
Classroom learning
This is a four-day course, which takes place in central Locations in India and Nigeria. Perfect for those who need more structure and guidance during their studies.
E-learning
This is a unique e-learning course that you can study when you want, where you want. Our e-learning course is a popular and cost effective alternative for organisations with several members of staff looking to get certified.
Module 1: Sustainable business thinking
Module 2: Legislation
Module 3: Tools for the assessment and interpretation of environmental performance
Module 4: Environmental Management Systems
Examination/Assessment details:
Assessment is by an end examination comprising of short answer questions and one written paper will qualify for an IEMA award.
Progression routes
Following successful completion of the course, delegates will be eligible to join the IEMA-approved Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.
IEMA Foundation Certificate Course Syllabus
Module 1 – Sustainable Business Thinking
Candidates will understand the issues, science and philosophy that underpin environmental management to a level that enables them to communicate the key environmental issues and their relevance to business.
Key Learning Objectives
After completion of this section a candidate should be able to:
- Appreciate the background behind environmental issues; and
- Understand the ways in which an organisation impacts on the environment.
Learning Outcomes - Understand the key environmental issues and their relevance to business, e.g. climate change, greenhouse effect, acid rain, ozone depletion, pollution of land, air and water, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, population growth and consumption, non-renewable resource use and desertification.
- Understand the importance of integrating environmental issues into the business process and the potential business benefits of doing so.
- Have an appreciation of the driving forces leading to the introduction of environmental management systems into an organisation and their potential benefits.
- Understand the principles and benefits of effective resource use.
Module 2 – Legislation
On completion of this module, candidates will be able to identify relevant legislation for an organisation and describe how an organisation can demonstrate compliance with environmental legal requirements.
Learning Objectives
After completion of this section candidates will be able to:
- Appreciate how environmental legislative issues evolve.
- Explain how legislation relates to an organisation’s operations.
Learning Outcomes - Outline the structure of UK & national environmental legislation.
- Understand the potential impact of key pieces of legislation on business.
- Appreciate the role of the key regulatory agencies.
- Explain how economic instruments influence environmental behaviour.
Module 3 – Tools for the Assessment and Interpretation of Environmental Performance
Candidates will be able to outline how assessing environmental performance can provide information on which effective environmental management decisions can be based.
Key Learning Objectives
After completion of this section, candidates will be able to:
- Outline means of assessing environmental performance
Learning Outcomes - Describe the purpose and nature of the initial environmental review
- Outline how an environmental review is conducted
- Help to identify significant environmental impacts of the organisations
- Understand the purpose and nature of an environmental audit
- Outline how an audit is carried out.
Module 4 – Environmental Management Systems
Candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of an
environmental management system on completion of this module.
Key Learning Objectives
After completion of this section a candidate should be able to:
- Outline the key components of an environmental management system.
Learning Outcomes - Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of ISO14001.
- Be aware of the scope of the ISO14000 series standards and their relationship with other management systems specifications.Take on an active role within the environmental management process.
