IBIS 101 – INTRODUCTION TO ISO14001 AND EMAS - and other EMS standards
Overview Description
This course is a concise introduction to environmental management systems (EMS). It consists of a number of workshops and tutorials designed to introduce delegates with the background and main issues that implementing an EMS raises. It draws on the practical experiences of professionals who have implemented EMS systems. The course is tailored for in-house delivery, and include workshops that are relevant to a specific site
Course objectives
- The various international standards - ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Regulation (EMAR)
- Management and understanding of Environmental Risks
- Investigation of ISO14001 requirements
- Timescales and resources that will be required
- Documentation required and methods
- Training involvements and issues
- Key implementation issues
- Integration with existing systems
Benefits you will gain
- A practical explanation of the Standard that will allow you to start implementing a management system based on ISO 14001:2004.
- An understanding of how ISO 14001 can fit into an integrated management system, (ie with ISO 9001) including Corporate Governance.
Who should attend?
- Personnel wishing to learn about Environment Management Systems
- Representatives from organizations wishing to assess whether they should implement a standard such as ISO 14001 and Audit systems.
Course techniques
An introduction to the subject is given through tutorials and interactive workshop sessions. Specific time is allocated to allow attendees to raise questions relating to their own organizations for discussion in open forum. Reference information is available to keep which will include a ring binder with course materials and handouts.
All delegates will be awarded a certificate verifying completion of the course.
In-Company delivery
Recognising the increasing popularity of in-company training programmes, IBIS in Training specialises in providing customized courses delivered on your premises or an outside venue. Please discuss your requirements with us.
What next?
- Environmental legislation course
- EMS Implementation courses
- ISO 14001 Auditing Awareness
- Consultancy assistance with attendees’ EMS implementation programmes can be provided.
Please contact us for more information



