IEMA approved Advanced EMS Auditor Course

BACKGROUND
The need for developing special skills in carrying out objective and systematic environmental audits is growing rapidly, as companies prepare for ISO 14001:2004 and EMAS.

This 5-day Environmental Auditors Training Course has been designed specifically for members of in-house company environmental teams - or management consultancies and certification bodies - who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the Environmental Management System Audit process.

OBJECTIVES
On completing this course the participant will -

• Understand the requirements of ISO 14001 and EMAS
• Be able to evaluate and modify existing environmental management systems, to comply with either ISO 14001 or EMAS
• Be able to act as Lead Auditor in planning, conducting and leading internal or external audits
• Understand the importance of objective evidence and how to collect it
• Be able to evaluate and report on results of audits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professionals who may wish to attend the course range from - 1st, 2nd and 3rd party auditors, environmental professionals wishing to audit EMS, Quality auditors wishing to develop their skills in EMS auditing, Health & Safety trained personnel and others who are familiar with EMS standards - such as ISO 14001 and EMAS.

Students are also encouraged to attend the course.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to ISO 14001 and EMAS
• The EMS audit process
• Identifying Environmental Aspects and impacts
• Setting environmental programmes
• Environmental law.

VENUE and DATES

NSAI Training Centre, NSAI, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

• 19th to 23rd February
• 21st to 25th May
• 10th to 14th September.

FEE - €1,225

CONTACTS and BOOKING

Patricia Whelan
Tel: 01 807 3993
Fax: 01 807 3833
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.nsai.ie