ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Environmental Management Systems, consequently reducing an organization’s negative environmental impacts and improving its overall performance and efficiency.
Why should you attend?
ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of Environmental Management Systems, consequently reducing an organization’s negative environmental impacts and improving its overall performance and efficiency.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of Environmental Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO 14001 in an organization.
Who should attend?
Managers or consultants involved in Environmental Management
Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an Environmental Management System
Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with EMS requirements
EMS team members
Learning objectives
Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 14001, ISO 14040 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an EMS
Learn how to interpret the ISO 14001 requirements in the specific context of an organization
Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an EMS
Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing Environmental Management System best practices
Educational approach
This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of an EMS
Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam
Prerequisites
A fundamental understating of ISO 14001 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.
More Details
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS
Day 2: Plan the implementation of an EMS
Day 3: Implementation of an EMS
Day 4: EMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for a certification audit
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 2: Environmental Management System (EMS)
Domain 3: Planning an EMS implementation based on ISO 14001
Domain 4: Implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 7: Preparing for an EMS certification audit
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
EMMS project experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Implementer
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Implementer
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management
Project activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management
Project activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Implementer
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management
Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
Note:PECB Certified Individuals who do possess the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor Credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams which are related to this scheme. For more detailed information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to the following link: https://pecb.com/en/master-credentials.
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:
Drafting an EMS plan
Initiating an EMS implementation
Implementing an EMS
Monitoring and managing an EMS implementation
Performing continual improvement measures
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free