IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management
The IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management is widely regarded as the leading qualification in its field. It is aimed at both Environmental as well as Health & Safety, Fire Safety as well as other professionals who need to understand the impact of eco-efficiency and sustainability on their business and processes. This course is designed to raise the professional competence of environmental practitioners, covering environmental sustainability, assessment, interpretation and management of environmental performance and environmental legislation.
Aim
This course is aimed at those people who have a basic understanding of environmental issues and want to expand their knowledge and understanding to Associate Membership.
On completion of this course a candidate will:
- Appreciate how global and local environmental issues evolve, and identify why and how they can be incorporated into the management of an organisation
- Understand in general terms the impacts of societal activities on the earth's natural systems
- Outline practical ways in which an organisation can reduce its impacts, both strategically and operationally
- Inter-relationships of environmental, economic, social and ethica aspects of sustainability
- Understand in general terms the structure of the regulatory process
- Determine the key environmental legislation, agreements and initiatives relating to an organisation and their relevance to operations
- Instigate management controls to ensure that operations do not pollute the environment and compliance is maintained
- Design and implement processes for the assessment, interpretation and management of environmental performance
Entry requirements
Open to all, however some previous environmental experience is advisable.
IEMA Membership
This course covers all the areas of knowledge an individual requires to become an Associate IEMA member. All delegates who have successfully completed this IEMA approved course will gain Associate Membership of the IEMA (AIEMA).