Implement ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems 

Learn how to implement ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems. Practical EMS training for engineering & construction professionals. Earn CPD points.

  • Online – Microsoft Teams
  • 26 – 27 April 2026
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    2 CPD  Points
  • Price : R 8 999.00
Introduction to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

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Understand the structure and intent of ISO 14001:2015

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Interpret and apply each clause of the standard correctly

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Identify environmental aspects and evaluate impacts using a life-cycle perspective

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Determine applicable legal and other environmental compliance obligations

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Develop, implement, and maintain an ISO 14001-compliant EMS

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Establish environmental objectives, targets, and controls

Introduction to ISO 14001:2015

  • Purpose and benefits of ISO 14001

  • Environmental management principles

  • Key changes and improvements in ISO 14001:2015

  • High-Level Structure (Annex SL) and integration with ISO 9001 & ISO 45001

Context of the Organisation

  • Understanding internal and external environmental issues

  • Identifying interested parties and their expectations

  • Defining the scope of the Environmental Management System

  • Establishing EMS processes and interactions

Leadership & Environmental Policy

  • Leadership commitment and accountability

  • Developing and implementing an environmental policy

  • Organisational roles, responsibilities, and authorities

  • Promoting environmental awareness and integration into business processes

Planning – Environmental Aspects, Risks & Compliance

  • Identifying environmental aspects and impacts

  • Applying the life-cycle perspective

  • Evaluating environmental risks and opportunities

  • Identifying legal and other compliance obligations

  • Setting environmental objectives and planning actions to achieve them

Support & Operational Control

  • Resources, competence, training, and awareness

  • Internal and external communication

  • Documented information and EMS documentation

  • Operational planning and control

  • Managing contractors and suppliers

  • Emergency preparedness and response

Performance Evaluation

  • Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation

  • Compliance evaluation

  • Internal EMS audit requirements

  • Management review and decision-making

Improvement & Certification Readiness

  • Nonconformity management and corrective actions

  • Continual improvement of environmental performance

  • Common EMS implementation challenges

  • Preparing for ISO 14001 certification audits