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CIEH Level 3 Award in Environmental Management This qualification has been designed to develop theknowledge and understanding of all staff working within

an environmental management system (e.g. ISO14001).

Who needs this qualification?Those with responsibilities within an environmentalmanagement system (such as ISO 14001)

Why is this training important? All organisations have a legal responsibility for theimpact that they may have on the environment.

This qualification focuses specifically on the practicalissues associated with implementing an environmentalmanagement system.

Learning outcomesSuccessful completion of the training programme and

assessment will enable candidates to understand: key global environmental issues and the concept of

sustainability the advantages and disadvantages of implementing

an accredited environmental management system the purpose of and process involved in developing an

effective environmental policy how to identify and evaluate an organisations

environmental aspects and impacts the structure, function and operation of environmental

law how an environmental management system can be

implemented the purpose and processes of checking

environmental performance including monitoring and

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Please also include details of anyrelevant training and/or qualifications.

2. Environmental policy

Provide a copy of the environmental policy(demonstrating a commitment to continually improveenvironmental performance, prevent pollution andcomply with environmental legislation and otherrequirements).

3. Environmental aspects register

Provide a copy of the environmental aspects register(including direct and indirect aspects, description ofinputs, operations and outputs for normal, abnormal andemergency situations, and an assessment ofsignificance).

4. Environmental objectives and targets andenvironmental improvement programme

Provide a copy of example environmental objectives andtargets and a description of the environmentalimprovement programme.

5. Implementation improving environmentalperformance

Provide evidence of one management control you haveimplemented for example, details of a trainingprogramme, recycling initiative or new procedure thathas resulted in an improvement in the environmentalperformance of your organisation.

6. Environmental audit

Provide a copy of an environmental audit report clearly

identifying the area audited, the auditor and date ofaudit, the evidence reviewed and findings. Where the

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audit identifies non-conformities, the evidence shouldalso include details of corrective/preventative actions.