E1 - Environmental Awareness

Duration:
One Day
Target Group:
Those who are responsible for developing, managing or implementing environmental policies and activities to measure and/or reduce environmental impact.
Objectives:
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
  • identify, define and explain relevant environmental issues
  • identify, define and explain the aspects and effects of business activity on the environment
  • understand simple measures that can be implemented to reduce the impact business activity can have on the environment
  • understand the business and community benefits of environmental management
  • understand the principles and importance of environmental legislation and the authorities responsible for its enforcement
Course Content:
  • business and the environment
  • environmental issues such as:
    • pollution
    • energy and water
    • waste management
    • transport
    • legislation
    • management
Safety Requirements:
  • As the instruction is carried out on site, the clients' site regulations/requirements must be adhered to.