IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

This course provides the basic level of understanding that managers, safety practitioners and others need to properly manage their environmental responsibilities

This introductory environmental training will give delegates valuable insight into the legal environmental requirements facing companies today, and guidance as to how to apply them to the business.

Who should attend the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course?

The Environmental Foundation Course will be beneficial for managers, safety practitioners and others with responsibility for environmental issues, who require a basic level of understanding.

What are the benefits of attending IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management training?

On completion of this course a candidate will have:

  • an appreciation of environmental issues
  • an understanding of the ways in which an organisation impacts on the environment
  • an appreciation of how environmental issues can be incorporated into the management of an organisation
  • an understanding of environmental legislation
  • an awareness of the means of assessing an organisation’s environmental performance
  • the ability to outline the ways in which an Environmental Management System operates

Key topics in the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course

Using case studies and exercises, this course includes:

  • Introduction to UK legislative requirements
  • The duty of care with respect to waste
  • Media at risk: air, water, land
  • Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects
  • Environmental management systems - ISO 14001, EMAS
  • Environmental auditing
  • Waste minimisation
  • Pollution prevention and control

How is the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course assessed?

Those who successfully complete the assessment at the end of this environmental briefing will qualify for an IEMA award.

Progression routes

Following successful completion of the course, delegates will be eligible for the IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management.

Study for the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management with EEF

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management - face to face courses

Our training courses are flexible - study at one of our 13 UK-wide training centres and choose from block or part-time delivery.

Residential options are available for a number of our courses at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa - our flagship training and conference centre.

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management - in-company courses

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management training course can also be delivered to meet the specific needs of your company.

For multiple delegates, you may prefer in-company delivery with course content tailored to your needs.

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£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members) excl VAT

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Our block delivery option is perfect for people who want to acquire their qualification quicker or prefer more intensive training sessions.

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26/03/2012
Gateshead
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Course dates:
26 - 28 March 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF House, Queensway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
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Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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16/04/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
16 - 18 April 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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17/04/2012
Bristol
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Course dates:
17 - 19 April 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Engineers' House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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01/05/2012
Warrington
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Course dates:
1 - 3 May 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Warrington, Cheshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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01/05/2012
Hook
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Course dates:
1 - 3 May 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Station Road, Hook, Hampshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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14/05/2012
Cambridge
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Course dates:
14 - 16 May 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Iconix Park, London Road, Pampisford, Cambridge
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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14/05/2012
Melton Mowbray
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Course dates:
14-16 May 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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25/06/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
25 - 27 June 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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16/07/2012
Bristol
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Course dates:
16 - 18 July 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Engineers' House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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10/09/2012
Sheffield
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Course dates:
10-12 September 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Broomgrove, 59 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield
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£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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11/09/2012
Hook
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Course dates:
11-13 September 2012
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3 days
Venue:
EEF, Station Road, Hook, Hampshire
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£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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18/09/2012
Cambridge
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Course dates:
18-20 September 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Iconix Park, London Road, Pampisford, Cambridge
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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24/09/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
24 - 26 September 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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05/11/2012
Bristol
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Course dates:
5 - 7 November 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Engineers' House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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21/11/2012
Gateshead
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Course dates:
21 - 23 November 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF House, Queensway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
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Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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27/11/2012
Hook
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Course dates:
27-29 November 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Station Road, Hook, Hampshire
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£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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27/11/2012
Melton Mowbray
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Course dates:
27-29 November 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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04/12/2012
Warrington
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Course dates:
4-6 December 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, Warrington, Cheshire
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£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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10/12/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
10 - 12 December 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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11/12/2012
Cambridge
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Course dates:
11-13 December 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
EEF, Iconix Park, London Road, Pampisford, Cambridge
Price:
£650.00 (EEF members) | £760.00 (non members)
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Dates not suit?

Complete our enquiry form to ask about future availability
or call us on 0845 293 9850

Our part-time format is convenient for people who are unable to take longer periods out of the workplace.

There are currently no dates available for this delivery format but dates may be available for other formats.

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Residential options are available at Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa - our purpose-built training centre set in 16 acres of rural countryside.
Call us on 0845 293 9850 to check availability and prices.
start date
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16/04/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
16 - 18 April 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
on request - call 0845 293 9850 to check availability
25/06/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
25 - 27 June 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
on request - call 0845 293 9850 to check availability
24/09/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
24 - 26 September 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
on request - call 0845 293 9850 to check availability
10/12/2012
Leamington Spa
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Course dates:
10 - 12 December 2012
Duration:
3 days
Venue:
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Price:
on request - call 0845 293 9850 to check availability

This course is available for delivery on demand at your company.

The content of training programmes delivered in-house/in-company can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

We can also design bespoke programmes especially for you that combine different elements of our training courses.

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