NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
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In Workington
Description
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Training
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Workington
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Duration
5 Days
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management is an examined core qualification designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management knowledge. It is aimed at managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues, as part of their day to day duties. The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems.
The qualification is appropriate for professionals, managers and supervisors working in any industry with environmental impacts. In addition, those working in health and safety in other occupational settings, but who require additional environment-specific knowledge may also benefit from the course. It also provides a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental management.
NEBOSH recently announced that the Certificate in Environmental Management is accepted by The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management (CIWEM) to meet the requirements for Technician Membership (TechCIWEM).
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management focuses on UK environmental laws and International management systems, such as ISO 14001. It covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk. The syllabus takes a risk management approach based on the best practice and international industry standards, including; Environmental Management Systems and Impact Assessments, Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency, Control of pollution, Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies.
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Unit EC1: Management and Control of Environmental Hazards
Element 1. Foundations in Environmental Mgmt
Element 2. Environmental Mgmt Systems
Element 3. Environmental Impact Assessments
Element 4. Control of Emissions to Air
Element 5. Control of Contamination of Water
Element 6. Control of Waste and Land Use
Element 7. Use of Energy and Energy Efficiency
Element 8. Control of Environmental Noise
Element 9. Planning For and Dealing with Environmental Emergencies
It is aimed at managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues, as part of their day to day duties. The qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems.
The qualification is appropriate for professionals, managers and supervisors working in any industry with environmental impacts. In addition, those working in health and safety in other occupational settings, but who require additional environment-specific knowledge may also benefit from the course. It also provides a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental management.
No previous environmental management knowledge is required but candidates should note the assessment includes a requirement to write a short report.
NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
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Subjects
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Management Systems
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The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management knowledge and practice.
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management is designed for managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues as a part of their day-to-day work.
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management focuses on UK environmental laws and International management systems, such as ISO 14001.
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management syllabus covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk, taking a risk management approach based on best practices and international standards, including:
- Environmental Management Systems and Impact Assessments
- Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
- Control of pollution
- Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
Entry criteria
No previous environmental knowledge is required to undertake the NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management but students must be able to write short reports.
Units and elements of competence
NEBOSH does not consider that it is appropriate to divide the NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management into elements of competence which could be of value individually in a work situation.
Elements of NEC1:
1 Foundations in environmental management
2 Environmental management systems
3 Environmental impact assessments
4 Control of emissions to air
5 Control of contamination of water sources
6 Control of waste and land use
7 Sources of use of energy and energy efficiency
8 Control of environmental noise
9 Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
Elements of NEC2:
The practical examination.
Written Examination
The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management written exam paper consists of one long-answer question and ten short-answer questions. The required mark to pass the written paper is 45%.
Practical assessment
NEC2, the practical assessment, is set and marked by a suitably qualified assessor, who is appointed by the programme organiser and approved by NEBOSH, to a standard set and moderated by NEBOSH.
Candidates are required to obtain at least 60% for a pass. Candidates awarded less than 60% in NEC 2 will be referred in this part.
Course Programme
Full Time [5 days]
The 5 day model will be held over a 1 week block.
The cost of the 5 day model is £945 + VAT
The course will be delivered at Carlisle, Cumbria and at Edinburgh, Scotland. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the course.
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NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management