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IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce
Online Training Course
- Our IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce online training course is fully approved by the IEMA.
- 100% online so there is no need to attend a classroom
- Support is provided by our in-house team of IEMA-approved tutors
- All our IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce training materials are included
- The latest IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Assessment is included
- The IEMA course registration fee is included
- You get 190 days to complete the course once you enrol on it
- You can enrol and start your course immediately
- There are no hidden charges
- Those that complete the course receive a genuine IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Certificate by first class signed for delivery as soon as IEMA issue it
Overview
- Genuine IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Course approved by the IEMA and delivered online by us
- All course fees are included – there are no hidden charges
- Most learners complete the course in 6-7 hours
- Works on PC, tablet or smartphone (with internet access)
- 100% online, including the final assessment
Aim
The aim of this course is to help ensure that environmental sustainability is embedded into all job roles within an organisation
The course covers the main environmental risks and opportunities facing organisations; the importance of resource efficiency; the impacts of pollution, prevention, control and legislation; the impact of transport; and knowing how employees can support environmental sustainability
Learning outcomes
- The Learner will have knowledge and understanding of:
- The main environmental and economic risks and opportunities
- Compliance obligations and business drivers for change
- The main potential impacts on environment and sustainability
- How to improve environmental performance
Module 1 – Risks and opportunities from environmental sustainability
- Environmental risk and environmental opportunity
- Key environmental pressures
- Sustainability
- The Sustainability Development Goals
- Key terms – Environmental management systems and ISO14001
- Key terms – Carbon footprinting
- Key terms – Life cycle thinking
Module 2 – Laws and other compliance obligations
- Purpose of environmental compliance requirements
- Key compliance requirements
- Managing compliance and enforcement
Module 3 – Key environmental sustainability issues
- Climate change
- Biodiversity conservation and loss
- Resource security
- Pollution
- Nuisance
Module 4 – Improving environmental sustainability performance
- Summary
- Sustainable behaviours
- Environmental impacts
- Arriva case study
- Bafta and Albert case study
Assessment
To complete this course, learners must pass the IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Exam. The exam is completed online and consists of multiple choice questions. The cost of both the exam and IEMA fees are already included in the cost of the course.
Exam
The IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Exam demonstrates the student’s understanding of the information contained within the course. The exam is taken online, so there is no need to attend a training centre. The exam consists of multiple choice questions. Students can have two attempts at the exam. A student will have to resit the whole course if they do not achieve the required marks on the second attempt.
Who is it for?
IMEA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce is ideally suited for those working in any job role across all sectors and has no formal entry requirements. It is benchmarked against the Level 2 RQF descriptors.
