This qualification has been designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of all staff working within an environmental management system (e.g. ISO 14001).

This qualification is for those with responsibilities within an environmental management system (such as ISO 14001).

Delivery would typically be through a 3-day training course (24 hours).

Successful 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 organisation’s 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 measuring, corrective and preventive actions and auditing. 

The Level 3 Award in Environmental Management is valid for a period of three years.