ISO 14001 Implementation and Auditing for Facilities Management Professionals
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 14001 standard and its application in facilities management. This course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and audit an Environmental Management System (EMS) that meets the requirements of ISO 14001.Course Overview This extensive and detailed course covers the principles, practices, and requirements of ISO 14001, with a focus on facilities management. Participants will learn how to implement and audit an EMS, identify environmental aspects and impacts, and develop strategies for continual improvement.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems
- Overview of ISO 14001 and its benefits
- Environmental management systems: principles and concepts
- EMS framework and structure
- ISO 14001:2015 standard: key requirements and changes
Module 2: Environmental Aspects and Impacts
- Identifying environmental aspects and impacts
- Assessing significance and prioritizing aspects
- Developing an environmental aspect register
- Case studies: identifying and assessing environmental aspects
Module 3: EMS Implementation
- Developing an EMS implementation plan
- Establishing an environmental policy and objectives
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Implementing operational controls and procedures
Module 4: Environmental Management System Documentation
- Developing EMS documentation: manual, procedures, and records
- Document control and management
- Record-keeping and retention
- Best practices for EMS documentation
Module 5: EMS Auditing
- Auditing principles and techniques
- Audit planning and preparation
- Conducting an EMS audit: opening meeting, fieldwork, and closing meeting
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 6: Continual Improvement and Management Review
- Continual improvement: principles and strategies
- Monitoring and measuring EMS performance
- Management review: purpose, inputs, and outputs
- Case studies: continual improvement and management review
Module 7: ISO 14001:2015 Audit Requirements
- Audit requirements: clause 4 to clause 10
- Audit evidence and audit findings
- Audit reporting and follow-up
- Best practices for ISO 14001 auditing
Module 8: Facilities Management and ISO 14001
- Facilities management: environmental aspects and impacts
- Integrating ISO 14001 with facilities management practices
- Case studies: ISO 14001 implementation in facilities management
- Best practices for facilities management and ISO 14001
Module 9: Case Studies and Group Exercises
- Case studies: EMS implementation and auditing
- Group exercises: EMS planning, implementation, and auditing
- Sharing experiences and best practices
- Action planning and implementation
Course Benefits Upon completion of this course, participants will: - Understand the principles and requirements of ISO 14001
- Be able to implement and audit an EMS
- Identify environmental aspects and impacts
- Develop strategies for continual improvement
- Integrate ISO 14001 with facilities management practices
Certification Participants who complete this course will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging course design
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Practical and real-world applications
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
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Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems
- Overview of ISO 14001 and its benefits
- Environmental management systems: principles and concepts
- EMS framework and structure
- ISO 14001:2015 standard: key requirements and changes
Module 2: Environmental Aspects and Impacts
- Identifying environmental aspects and impacts
- Assessing significance and prioritizing aspects
- Developing an environmental aspect register
- Case studies: identifying and assessing environmental aspects
Module 3: EMS Implementation
- Developing an EMS implementation plan
- Establishing an environmental policy and objectives
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Implementing operational controls and procedures
Module 4: Environmental Management System Documentation
- Developing EMS documentation: manual, procedures, and records
- Document control and management
- Record-keeping and retention
- Best practices for EMS documentation
Module 5: EMS Auditing
- Auditing principles and techniques
- Audit planning and preparation
- Conducting an EMS audit: opening meeting, fieldwork, and closing meeting
- Audit reporting and follow-up
Module 6: Continual Improvement and Management Review
- Continual improvement: principles and strategies
- Monitoring and measuring EMS performance
- Management review: purpose, inputs, and outputs
- Case studies: continual improvement and management review
Module 7: ISO 14001:2015 Audit Requirements
- Audit requirements: clause 4 to clause 10
- Audit evidence and audit findings
- Audit reporting and follow-up
- Best practices for ISO 14001 auditing
Module 8: Facilities Management and ISO 14001
- Facilities management: environmental aspects and impacts
- Integrating ISO 14001 with facilities management practices
- Case studies: ISO 14001 implementation in facilities management
- Best practices for facilities management and ISO 14001
Module 9: Case Studies and Group Exercises
- Case studies: EMS implementation and auditing
- Group exercises: EMS planning, implementation, and auditing
- Sharing experiences and best practices
- Action planning and implementation