ISO 14001 Training
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⇓ Introduction to ISO 14001 Training
Introduction to ISO 14001 Training
Implementing ISO 14001:2015 will require commitment by the organizational leaders to provide adequate resources to support the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement activities. One of your most valuable resources are your employees, your team. Do not let your team down or endanger the success of your EMS through the lack of training and education for your associates. Olympic athletes train for several years to reach their full potential. Do they do this alone? No, they hire professional trainers and coaches to help them reach their full potential and become winners. In the same light, your team members or associates and organizational leadership need proper training for your EMS to be a success. Effective implementation of an ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System can enable your organization to identify risk relating to possible non-conformances and reduce or prevent costly environmental incidents. A single environmental incident could cost many times more than investing in proper training. Professional training provided by experienced, subject matter experts will enable your ISO 14001:2015 compliant Environmental Management System to be more effective and likely shorten the time to certification. At Quality-One, our teams are ready to provide a comprehensive training package to fit your unique needs. Our professional trainers will provide ISO 14001 Training to enable your organization to develop a robust plan for the implementation of an ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System.
ISO 14001 Training Course Description
The body of information covered within the ISO 14001:2015 Training Course consists of the following main sections:
- Executive Overview
- ISO 14001 Compliance
- Documentation and Implementation
- Internal Auditing
- Continual Improvement
Executive Overview
This course provides a basic level of understanding of the ISO 14001:2015 Standard requirements. This course is applicable to any organization planning on, or in the process of establishing, implementing and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System. This information will help your team to identify and respond to potential or actual non-conformances, access and minimize the risks to the environment and set objectives for continual improvement. Topics and content will be relative to defining the organization’s context, defining management and worker responsibilities and level of involvement, industry best practices, identification of non-conformances, risk analysis, risk mitigation, internal auditing, evaluating system performance, setting objectives for continual improvement and PDCA methodology, which is at the heart of the ISO standard.
ISO 14001 Compliance
This course includes an overview of the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 and the application of the requirements with the objective of developing an effective Environmental Management System and achieving certification. The ISO 14001:2015 standard requires involvement in the EMS throughout all levels and divisions of the organization. The standard requires organizations to establish and maintain a proactive approach towards environmental responsibility.
The Role of Management
Top management of the organization must establish a strong leadership role in the Environmental Management System. Management must commit to providing adequate resources for implementation, maintenance, evaluation and continual improvement of the EMS. This training course includes planning and allocation of resources, gaining commitment from all parties, and communicating throughout the organization the importance of the Environmental Management System and adherence to it.
The Environmental Policy
The ISO 14001:2015 standard requires the establishment of an Environmental Policy. The training material provides valuable information for establishment and documentation of general principles and guidelines of an Environmental Policy. The Environmental policy should:
- Provide a framework for establishing the objectives of the EMS
- Align with the purpose and context of the organization
- Include a commitment to protecting the environment
In addition, the training will provide information on the proper communication of the policy throughout the organization.
Identification of Non-Conformances
The ISO 14001:2015 standard also requires the organization provide training and education of workers at all levels of the organization involved in the EMS and its operation. The standard requires organizations establish and maintain a proactive process for identification of potential or existing non-conformances, assessing and mitigating risk, and supporting continual improvement of the EMS. The ISO 14001 training includes material regarding:
- Developing EMS training for workers
- Methods for identification of Non-conformances
- Introduction to risk assessment and risk mitigation tools
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
- Implementing an effective communication process
According to ISO 14001, the responsibility for preserving and preventing damage to the environment should involve everyone, at all levels of the organization.
PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
The PDCA cycle is at the heart of the new ISO 14001:2015 standard. Therefore, our training includes an introduction into the PDCA cycle, its use and alignment of the different ISO 14001:2015 requirements to each stage of the cycle.
Documentation and Implementation
The ISO 14001 standard requires that the EMS and all information required by the standard be documented and controlled. This includes the EMS policy and any supporting documents. The ISO 14001:2015 training includes information regarding:
- Documentation of the Management System
- Establishing and communication an EMS Policy
- Document Control Requirements
- Records Retention Requirements
Internal Auditing
This course is intended for participants that are either new to internal auditing or currently performing internal audits. This section of the training is vital for the audit process owners and personnel responsible for managing the EMS audit process. The training materials include information on:
- Internal Auditing Methodology
- Proper Audit Documentation
- Developing a Standard Review Interval
- Audit Records Retention
Continual Improvement
Organizations must actively look for opportunities to continually improve the EMS and allow for achievement of the established goals and objectives. The training materials cover information explaining the continual improvement process, its advantages, and how to incorporate it throughout the organization. The standard requires organizations to establish processes for reporting and investigating EMS nonconformities, and developing effective corrective actions. The training will also review how to determine appropriate corrective actions and develop a plan for implementation of the corrective actions, the importance of ownership, and properly documenting the results.
ISO 14001 Training Options
At Quality-One, our objective is to deliver effective, professional training designed around your organization’s products and / or processes. Our ISO 14001 Training is dynamic and interactive, incorporating team activities and relevant exercises in a workshop format. The ISO 14001 training materials provide a clear understanding of the basic requirements of the standard. In addition, our training contains information that should enable your organization to establish the processes and documentation to build an effective Environmental Management System. At Quality-One, we offer three different training options:
- Onsite Training at your facility
- Offsite Training at one of our technical training centers
- Online Overview Training
Onsite Training
ISO 14001 Onsite Training is advantageous for organizations that require training for several individuals or groups. During an onsite training event, a Quality-One subject matter expert will bring the knowledge to your location, which will provide immediate benefits for your team. Onsite training is convenient for scheduling and provides the participants the opportunity to ask questions and discuss examples relating to your particular EMS Challenges and Opportunities. The Quality-One reference materials and examples also provide an invaluable resource for review long after the training workshop is completed. Upon successful completion of the Quality-One training course, each participant will receive a “Certificate of Completion”.
Offsite Training
At Quality-One, we have Technical Training Centers in several convenient locations available for ISO 14001 Offsite Training. The offsite training option is more cost effective for organizations with less than five associates that require training. This option allows the participants to learn in an environment free from the daily distractions and interruptions. This atmosphere often results in the sharing of different experiences by participants from diverse backgrounds and various industries. This professional interaction tends to maintain interest and promote a higher level of knowledge transfer.
Online Training
Our ISO 14001 Online Overview is perfect for a basic introduction to the ISO 14001:2015 standard. The online overview will cover the basic requirements of ISO 14001:2015. The online option allows the participants to advance through the content at their own pace and as time permits. The training materials are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and includes audio, video, illustrations and reference materials relating to the new ISO standard. The participant will have 30 days to complete the course and may access it as often as desired.
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