EEF Environmental Foundation Course

An introductory course providing key information on environmental management and law, with case studies and exercises

Who should attend the Environmental Foundation Course course?

Managers, safety practitioners and others who have a responsibility for environmental issues and require a basic level of understanding

Key topics in the Environmental Foundation Course course

  • Introduction to UK legislative requirements including the Environmental
  • Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Pollution Environmental Permitting and the Water Resources/Industry Acts 1991.
  • Enforcement Powers
  • Authorised, consented, permitted and licensed activities
  • The duty of care with respect to wastes including special (hazardous) waste
  • Media at risk - air, land and water
  • Identification and evaluation of environmental aspects
  • Pollution prevention and control measures
  • Water pollution controls
  • Waste minimisation including waste hierarchy and practical options
  • Environmental management systems - ISO 14001, EMAS
  • Environmental auditing
  • Pollution prevention & control

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Dates & Locations

  • 6-8 September 2010 at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa
  • 22-24 November 2010 at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa

Fees

  • £590.00 (excl VAT) - non-members (non-residential)
  • £875.00 (excl VAT) - non-members (residential)
  • £501.50 (excl VAT) - EEF members (non-residential)
  • £786.50 (excl VAT) - EEF members (residential)

Reserve your place

Speak to our training advisers on:

0845 293 9850

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In-company delivery - tailored to your needs

Many of our courses can be delivered at your premises and tailored to your exact needs.