Why should you attend?
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 Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer credential. By holding a 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.
Who should attend?
- 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
Learning objectives
- 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
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of an EMS
- Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
- Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
- Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understating of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS
Day 2: Plan the implementation of an EMS
Day 3: Implementation of an EMS
Day 4: EMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
The Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer exam fully meets the requirements of the Examination and Certification Programme (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
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing 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. For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for Implementer Certifications are:
|
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
EMMS project experience |
Other requirements |
|
Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Implementer |
Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
|
Certified ISO 14001 Implementer |
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 Code of Ethics |
|
Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer |
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 Code of Ethics |
|
Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Implementer |
Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of 1000 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Note: Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:
- Drafting an EMS plan
- Initiating an EMS implementation
- Implementing an EMS
- Monitoring and managing an EMS implementation
- Performing continual improvement measures
General Information
- Certification fees are included on 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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