Designed for:
The NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification provides an insight into environmental issues in the workplace. The course will benefit any organisation looking to implement an Environmental Management System. It highlights the role workers can play in improving organisational environmental performance and will aid understanding of environmental impacts and risk control. It meets the training requirement for organisations implementing ISO 14001.
This qualification is for anyone who needs to gain a basic understanding of environmental impacts and risk control. It provides an introduction to implementing ISO 14001.
Duration: 1 day
Entry requirements: No prior experience required
Course Content:
Foundations of Environmental Awareness covering:
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The Meaning of environment, weather, climate, habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution and sustainability
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The importance and benefits of sustainable development
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Environmental management systems
Pollution, Impact assessments and emergencies covering:
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Principles and practice of impact assessments
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Main sources, types, controls and impacts of air pollution
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The main sources, controls and impacts of water pollution
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The main sources, controls and impacts of environmental noise
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Types of waste
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Waste management
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Dealing with environmental emergencies.
How will you study: This course consists of either online or classroom based activities, DVD presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
How will you be assessed: 1 x twenty question multiple choice exam
Your options after the programme: NEBOSH 3 Day Health and Safety Award or further study towards NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate
Your course fees will include:
- A tutor-led course delivered on-line via Microsoft Teams.
- Live interaction with your tutor and other learners.
- Study text, covering the complete NEBOSH course, delivered direct to your address.
- Exams
