- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an EMS.
- Learn how to interpret the ISO 14001 requirements in the specific context of an organization.
- Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an EMS.
- Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Environmental Management System best practices.
- A fundamental understating of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.
ISO 14001 Lead Implementer
training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an
organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an
Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001. During this training
course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of
Environmental Management Systems, consequently reducing an organization’s negative
environmental impacts and improving its overall performance and efficiency.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of Environmental Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a "PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer" credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO 14001 in an organization.
- Managers or consultants involved in Environmental Management
- Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an
Environmental Management System
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements
- EMS team members
Day
1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS
- Course objectives and structure
- Standard and regulatory framework
- Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Fundamental principles of environmental management
- Initiating the EMS implementation
- Understanding the organization and clarifying the environmental
objectives
- Analysis of the existing management system
Day 2: Plan the implementation of an EMS
- Leadership and approval of the EMS project
- EMS scope
- Policies for environmental management
- Risk assessment
- Definition of the organizational structure of environmental
management
Day 3: Implementation of an EMS
- Definition of the document management process
- Design of controls and drafting of specific policies &
procedures
- Communication plan
- Training and awareness plan
- Implementation of controls
- Incident Management
- Operations Management
Day 4: EMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and
preparation for certification audit
- Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
- Internal audit
- Management review
- Treatment of problems and non-conformities
- Continual improvement
- Preparing for the certification audit
- Competence and evaluation of implementers
- Closing the training
Day 5: Certification Exam
The "PECB Certified ISO 14001
Lead Implementer" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB
Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following
competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles
and concepts of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 2: Environmental Management
System (EMS)
Domain 3: Planning an EMS
implementation based on ISO 14001
Domain 4: Implementing an EMS
based on ISO 14001
Domain 5: Performance evaluation,
monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of
an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 7: Preparing for an EMS certification audit
Certification
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
|
Credential |
Exam |
Professional Experience |
SOMS Project Experience |
Other Requirements |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001
Provisional Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead
Implementer exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001
Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead
Implementer exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work
experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of
200 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead
Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead
Implementer exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work
experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of
300 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior
Lead Implementer |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead
Implementer exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work
experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of
1,000 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
|
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Master |
ISO 14001 Lead Implementer +
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor (4 additional foundation exams) |
Fifteen years: Ten years of
work experience in Environmental Management |
Audit activities: 700 hours |
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certification fees are included in
the exam price.
- Training material containing over
450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.
- A participation certificate of 31
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued.
-
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam
within 12 months for free.
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