Personnel certification in Environmental Management
Independent proof of competence for specialists who build, operate and audit environmental management systems.
Overview
What is it about?
Personnel certification in environmental management determines whether a specialist can competently implement the requirements of an environmental management system. In particular per ISO 14001. What is examined is the ability to evaluate environmental aspects and impacts, to determine binding obligations and to systematically manage and improve an organisation's environmental performance.
It addresses roles such as environmental management representatives, environmental managers and internal environmental auditors. Their competence and qualifications are assessed and confirmed by an independent body.
Purpose & benefit
You demonstrate that your environmental officers demonstrably master binding obligations and environmental objectives. Towards authorities, customers and auditors.
What's included
Requirements and structure of an environmental management system per ISO 14001
Determination and evaluation of environmental aspects and environmental impacts
Binding obligations as well as legal and regulatory requirements
Management of environmental performance, environmental objectives and operational key figures
Planning and conducting internal environmental audits
Emergency preparedness as well as corrective and improvement measures
For whom
Is this right for you?
For environmental management representatives, environmental managers, internal auditors and specialists responsible for their organisation's environmental performance.
Your benefits
What it does for you
Recognised, independent proof of your own environmental management competence
Better positioning in a professional field of growing regulatory importance
For employers: robust proof of qualification in environmental and certification audits
Lower risk of legal breaches and environmental incidents through capable personnel
Certification profiles
Certifications in this area
4 profiles with product ID, admission requirement, required preparatory courses and certification condition.
At least 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field of activity
All required courses may be substituted by equivalent qualifications and/or relevant professional experience. The evaluation of knowledge acquired through other means is subject to a fee.
Our role
How we work
1Planning and conducting certification audits to assess the conformity of your management system with the requirements of the standard
2Independent decision on certification based on the audit results
3Issuing and maintaining certificates
4Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with the applicable rules and defined time intervals
Impartiality
Consulting or support services for the introduction, implementation or improvement of management systems are not part of our activity as a certification body.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which standard is the competence assessment based on?
The basis is the requirements for environmental management systems per ISO 14001.
Is the certification worthwhile even without an EMAS context?
Yes. Personnel certification assesses individual competence and can be used regardless of whether the organisation works to ISO 14001, EMAS or without a formal system.
Your request
What would Personnel certification in Environmental Management cost for you?
Simply request a non-binding quote, quickly and directly.
