Barry Edwards

Environmental Science and Environmental Management Systems Curriculum

Scope - Clarification of concepts

Terms & Definitions - Explanation of terminology

Context - Environmental Management Systems, including: a) Environmental conditions, climate, air quality, water quality, natural resources, biodiversity, etc. b) cultural, social, political, legal, regulatory, economic and competitive circumstances. c) understanding of organisations, product services, strategic direction, culture and capabilities. D) interested parties and Community Engagement Plans

Leadership – Environmental policy, commitments, roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Planning – Risks and opportunities, aspects/impact registers, conformity and compliance, planning actions, objectives and achieving them,

Support – Resources, competence, awareness, communication and documentation.

Operations – Designing, processes, controls, monitoring and measurement, capability of effective management, needs and expectations.

Performance – Monitoring measurement, analysis and evaluation, internal and external audit and management review.

Improvement – Non-conformity corrections and continual improvement.