Environmental Aspects and Impact Evaluation Techniques

This eLearning course aims to familiarise you with the auditing management systems guidelines in accordance with ISO 19011:2018.

This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of environmental management systems against (EMS) ISO 14001, in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, as applicable.Learners who successfully complete this CQI and IRCA Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor (EMS) Training course (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as a certified IRCA EMS auditor. For full training and requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 36 CPD credits.Recommended Prior Knowledge Management systemsThe Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvementEnvironmental management - The intended outcomes of an environmental management system:Enhancement of environmental performanceMeeting compliance obligationsAchievement of environmental objectivesISO 14001Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001 and the commonly used environmental management terms and definitions, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2026 Foundation (EMS) (FD135) Training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.Trusted ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThe aim of this course is to provide participants with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2026PRIOR KNOWLEDGEBefore starting this course, it is recommended that participants have prior knowledge of the:Management systems and understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycleConcepts of environmental management and the relationship between organisation’s activities, products and services and environmental impactsCommonly used environmental management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 14001Requirements of ISO 14001:2026COURSE CONTENTEnvironmental management systems; ISO 14000 series of StandardsProcess approach; P-D-C-A cycle; risk-based thinkingEnvironmental management principlesScope; application; context of the organisationInterested parties; determining the scopeLeadership and commitmentSupportOperational planning and controlPerformance evaluationEvaluation of complianceInternal audit; management review; ImprovementTest your knowledge quiz