NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
Training provider:
Astutis
Duration:
5 days
Awarding body:
NEBOSH
Delivery:
Tutor-led online
Overview
This globally recognised qualification provides a practical understanding of environmental management principles, legislation, and best practice. It’s designed for individuals with environmental responsibilities at work, including those in Health and Safety, compliance, facilities, or sustainability roles. The course supports organisations in meeting environmental obligations and driving continuous improvement.
What will I learn?
- The scope and importance of environmental management
- Environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001)
- Key environmental legislation and how to apply it
- Assessing environmental aspects and impacts
- Waste management, air and water pollution control
- Reducing energy use and managing resources sustainably
- Incident response and emergency preparedness
- The role of environmental audits and inspections
Key information
- Aged 19+
- Living in Wales
Plus, one of the following:
- Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
- Self-employed,
- Full-time carer,
- Prisoner on day release
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A good understanding of English is required due to the technical nature of the content and assessments.
There will be 2 assessments:
- EMC1 – written exam (open book exam): Scenario-based written assessment completed at home
- EMC2 – practical assessment: An environmental audit carried out in the learner’s workplace or a suitable environment
Holders of the certificate may:
- Progress into environmental adviser or coordinator roles
- Support ISO 14001 implementation and EMS audits
- Move on to the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma
- Support sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance
Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
Training provider:
Ligtas
Duration:
12 months
Awarding body:
NEBOSH
Delivery:
Online
Overview
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate qualification covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk. The syllabus takes a risk management approach, based around best practice and international industry standards, including:
- Environmental Management Systems and aspect identification
- Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
- Control of pollution
- Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies
What will I learn?
Learners will learn how to carry out an environmental review of the workplace and prepare a report to manage regarding the review with recommendations for improvement.
Key information
- Aged 19+
- Living in Wales
Plus, one of the following:
- Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
- Self-employed
- Full-time carer
- Prisoner on day release
There are no formal entry requirements for this programme.
- EMC1: Environmental Management – This unit is made up of nine elements and covers the foundations of environmental management through dealing with environmental emergencies.
- EMC2: Assessing environmental aspects and associated impacts is the practical assessment part of the course. It is carried out in the candidate’s workplace, and they must submit the practical assessment within 14 days of the exam date.
NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.
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