Specialist Programs

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Description

Specialist Programs introduce clients to various other programs that will help career minded individuals tailor their own development program utilizing the specialist areas below.

What will you learn
  • Section 1

    English language skills including reading, writing and speaking.

  • Section 2

    Quality Management – ISO 9001:2015 Foundation & Awareness.

  • Section 3

    Quality Management – ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Course.

  • Section 4

    Quality Management System – ISO 9001 – Lead Auditor.

  • Section 5

    Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS Foundation Program.

  • Section 6

    Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS Internal.

  • Section 7

    Environmental Management Systems- Lead Environmental Auditor Course.

  • Section 8

    Health & Safety Management Systems – OHSAS 18001-2007 Foundation Course.

  • Section 9

    Health & Safety Management Systems - OHSAS 18001- 2007 Internal Auditor Course.

  • Section 10

    Health & Safety Management Systems - OHSAS 18001 - 2007 Lead Auditor Course.

  • Section 11

    Apprentice programs aimed at supervisory, managerial and operational staff

    • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management
    • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management
    • Level 4 Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management
    • Level 4 Apprenticeship in Leadership in Waste Management

Section 1

English Language Course and Assessment

The aim of this program is to provide English Language Programs through assessment and learning solutions to learners certified by one of the leading English Language providers and recognized by the Ofqual qualifications body of the UK.

  • To conduct an initial placement assessment to understand every learner’s starting point
  • Improve conversation, listening, reading and writing skills
  • Ensure English learning goals are set for future development needs
  • Be able to skim read
  • Use simple texts as models for writing
  • Write using descriptions
  • Write email messages that are ethical and professional
  • Learn how to listen for key information
  • Understand simple telephone conversations
  • Be able to greet and introduce yourself with confidence
  • Successful candidates who pass the final assessment will be eligible to receive an Ofqual Approved Certificate that verifies the learning that has taken place in and around reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English Language.

Section 2

Quality Management ISO 14001:2015 Foundation and Awareness Program

The aim of this Foundation Course which is designed to provide thorough knowledge of environmental management systems and implementation requirements for ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS in which the following objectives will be focused on:

  • Introduction to ISO framework
  • Global environmental issues
  • Review of legislation requirements
  • Continuous improvement process
  • Prevention of pollution
  • Benefits to the business
  • Hazardous substances
  • Environmental management system implementation and certification
  • The learning outcomes will help decision makers and project managers understand the fundamentals and practical implementation requirements of an effective environmental management system. Those attending will know exactly what is required to implement and maintain these standards as well as knowing the pitfalls of not keeping up to speed.

Section 3

Quality Management – ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Course

The role of the internal quality auditor is changing. It is no longer enough that internal audits check legislative compliance and procedural conformance, but auditors now need to be aware that they play a key role in the development and improvement of working practices across the organization. This IRCA registered course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective quality management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to the ISO 9000 series standard and the 8 quality management principles that underpin them.

To provide Participants with a level of understanding of the importance of the Customer to the business outcomes and the objectives of the organization and in particular

  • To enable delegates to plan, perform and report the results of internal quality audits with the aim of developing and improving the quality management system of an organization. To help delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective quality management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development.
  • Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and other fundamental quality management principles
  • Business process auditing Vs. Risk based auditing
  • The structure and principles of the ISO 9000 series standard
  • Quality management system implementation issues
  • Effective auditing techniques and good audit practice
  • This course, combined with ISO 9001 Foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IRCA as Internal Quality Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal quality audits. Delegates also will find the interactive nature of the course; it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyable.

Section 4

Quality Management System – ISO 9001 – Lead Auditor

Every quality professional knows that the ISO 9001:2015 standard has introduced some additional requirements, but how many can honestly say they fully understand all the implications of these changes? How do the changes affect the design and management of the quality management system, and how does the process of auditing against the revised standard changed? .

  • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
  • The relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction
  • Quality management terms and definitions and the 7 Quality Management Principles
  • The process approach used in quality management
  • Process Based Quality Management Systems
  • The structure, content and requirements of ISO 9001
  • The origins of Quality Management and
  • The 7 Quality Management principles
  • The ISO 9000 series standards ISO 9001:2015
  • Roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors Processes and techniques for planning conducting & reporting audits
  • Audit follow-up activities and auditing for continual improvement
  • The course is designed not only to help people perform capable and value adding quality audits, but also to develop delegates’ wider understanding of quality management systems design and implementation.

Section 5

Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS Foundation Program

In the past, some companies may have seen environmental management as a luxury that they could ill afford but things are changing. Legislations designed to protect the environment has steadily increased and many customers use environmental performance as a key selection criterion when awarding contracts. This means that a systematic approach to environmental management can often make good commercial sense.

  • Introduction to ISO 14001:2015 & EMAS
  • Global environmental issues
  • Identification of environmental aspects
  • Review of legislative requirements
  • Continual improvement process
  • Prevention of pollution
  • Benefits to business
  • Hazardous substances
  • Environmental management system implementation & certification
  • Attendees will develop a detailed understanding of exactly what is required in implementing a certified EMS allowing informed decision-making. If you have already decided that ISO 14001:2015 will be of benefit to your company then the course helps you to identify the requirements and pitfalls before you start helping to avoid blind alleys and costly mistakes.

Section 6

Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS Internal

A good system of auditing is one of the most effective methods of ensuring that the Environmental Management System (EMS) continues to meet its objectives and for control and for identifying improvements. Auditors need to be sufficiently competent in order to evaluate the EMS effectively if the organization is to achieve the full benefit from its EMS and have confidence that it is achieving its objectives. This IRCA registered course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective environmental management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to business environmental issues and relevant legislative issues.

  • To enable delegates to effectively plan, perform, evaluate and report the results of internal environmental audits with confidence.
  • Environmental Issues
  • Checklist development & use
  • Environmental standards
  • NCRs and categorization
  • Types of audit
  • Auditor skills, protocols and techniques
  • This course, combined with ISO 14001:2015 foundation course, satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IRCA as an Internal EMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal EMS audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team - based exercises an enjoyable and effective way to learn.

Section 7

Environmental Management Systems- Lead Environmental Auditor Course

This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register as Lead Auditor to IEMA. Course attendees are assessed on their knowledge and understanding throughout the course and will also be required to sit a 2 -hour open book examination to assess their level of understanding.

  • The course will help delegates to understand the principles of good Environmental Management and to develop their knowledge of the environmental management standards. It will also develop delegates’ knowledge & understanding of different audit types, and the practical skills required to plan, execute and report environmental management audits. On completion, delegates will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an EMS based on the ISO 14001 or EMAS standards at a level acceptable to certification bodies.
  • Auditor registration
  • Audit case study and role-play
  • Global environmental issues
  • ISO 14001:2015 & EMAS
  • Prevention of pollution
  • ISO 19011 • Certification & verification
  • Roles and responsibilities of auditors
  • Auditor skills & development, execution and reporting
  • NCRs and categorization • Identification/evaluation of environmental aspects
  • Overview of current environmental legislative requirements
  • This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IEMA Auditor Registration Scheme. Attendees will develop a detailed understanding of environmental management systems; know the criteria required for implementing a successful certified EMS.

Section 8

Health & Safety Management Systems – OHSAS 18001-2007 Foundation Course

Health and Safety performance is a key business performance indicator. It is now not enough to simply comply with the plethora of legislation but also to demonstrate effective and proactive management of health and safety for improvement. It is particularly useful for those who are keen to progress beyond legal compliance and improve the way their system operates. Many companies are now turning to OHSAS 18001:2007 as their method of choice and as a means of demonstrating the system’s credibility to their existing and potential customers and to other interested parties. This course introduces delegates to the OHSAS 18001:2007 management system model describes how this specification can be used to implement a certifiable system.

  • To enable delegates to understand health and safety management within a business environment and to understand the principles of the OHSAS 18001:2007 health and safety system.
  • Health and Safety Management System implementation
  • Health and safety policy
  • Background to health and safety management
  • Performance standards
  • OHSAS 18001:2007 requirements
  • Attendees will develop a detailed understanding of the 18001:2007 requirements allowing them to make a judgment on whether this system is the best way forward. If you have already decided that 18001:2007 will be of benefit to your company then the course may help you to identify the requirements and pitfalls before you start, avoiding costly mistakes.

Section 9

Health & Safety Management Systems - OHSAS 18001- 2007 Internal Auditor Course

The OHSAS 18001:2007 specification is seen as a means to improve the overall health and safety legislative compliance and existing system arrangements. Internal auditing is one of the fundamental mechanisms for maintaining but also for developing and improving existing working practices within an organization. This IRCA registered course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of the OHSAS 18001:2007 management system and helps them to understand the role of the auditor in development and improvement of this system.

  • To enable delegates to effectively plan, perform, evaluate and report the results of internal health and safety audits and to help delegates understand the key attributes of a good health and safety management system and the role of the internal auditor in its continual improvement and development.
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Brief overview of current health and safety legislation
  • Structure and principles of the OHSAS 18001:2007 specification
  • Audit techniques
  • Auditor attributes and skills
  • NCRs and categorization
  • This course, combined with an OH&SMS Foundation Course, satisfies the formal training requirement for those wishing to register with the IRCA as an Internal OH&SMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal health and safety effectively. This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IRCA as an Internal Health and Safety Auditor.

Section 10

Health & Safety Management Systems - OHSAS 18001 - 2007 Lead Auditor Course

It is a legal responsibility for a company to have developed its health and safety policy and arrangements. Many companies who are keen to progress beyond legal compliance and improve the way their health and safety system operates are now turning to OHSAS 18001:2007 as their method of choice and as a means of demonstrating the systems credibility to existing and potential customers and to other interested parties.

  • To develop delegates understanding of the principles of Health and Safety Management, requirements of OHSAS 18001:2007, and to help to develop delegates’ understanding of different types of audit and the practical skills required to plan, execute and report health & safety management systems audits.
  • Occupational Health & Safety Awareness
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement
  • Auditor skills and registration
  • Overview of Health and Safety legislative requirements
  • Auditing techniques
  • Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness
  • Audit case study and role-play
  • Roles and Responsibilities of auditors and audit leaders
  • Nonconformity categorization and reporting
  • Audit planning, execution, reporting and follow-up
  • The course is designed not only to help people perform effective and value adding audits, but also to develop delegates wider understanding of the OHSAS health and safety management systems design and implementation. Successful completion of the course and the achievement of the 70% pass mark will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to register as auditors or lead auditors with the IRCA.

Section 11 -1

Introduction to leadership – Level 3 IEMS Managers Apprentice Programme

The aim of this Level 3 program is to provide a sustainable development route for existing supervisors and those ready to move into management and be successful in those roles

The objectives of the Level 3 program are to build skills and knowledge in and around:

  • Health and Risk Management
  • English Language Skills, written, verbal and reading
  • Leading your team program
  • Business and Administration introduction
  • Introduction to Management
  • Skills overview for HR, IT, Finance and Marketing
  • Those attending this program will have gained sufficient knowledge to work effectively within a business administration environment and to then help direct subordinates in a clear and objective communication style.

Section 11-2

Introduction to leadership – Level 3 IEMS Managers Apprentice Programme

The aim of this Level 3 program is to provide a sustainable development route for existing supervisors and those ready to move into management and be successful in those roles

The objectives of the Level 3 program are to build skills and knowledge in and around:

  • Health and Risk Management
  • English Language Skills, written, verbal and reading
  • Leading your team program
  • Business and Administration introduction
  • Introduction to Management
  • Skills overview for HR, IT, Finance and Marketing
  • Those attending this program will have gained sufficient knowledge to work effectively within a business administration environment and to then help direct subordinates in a clear and objective communication style..

Section 11-3

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management

This apprenticeship program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively undertake their role in the waste and resource management industry effectively. It covers a wide range of competencies at operative level for waste management sites, including: customer service, health and safety, sustainability, emergency protection, manual collection, processing and transportation of waste, and team work. Most of the training is ‘on-the-job’ at the employer premises working alongside experienced staff, while the remaining training is delivered ‘off-the-job’ by a specialist training provider – usually on a day or block release basis.

This apprenticeship program has been designed for people working in the following occupations roles:

  • Manual/mechanical street cleanser
  • Transfer station technician
  • Compost technician (biological treatment)
  • Materials recycling facility technician (picker/sorter)
  • Household waste recycling center technician
  • Recycling technician (driver/loader)
  • Refuse technician (driver/loader)
  • Environmental technician (including weighbridge and other activities)
  • Level 2 Sustainable Waste Operative or Recycling Activities mandatory and optional competence units so can demonstrate workplace abilities.
  • Level 2 in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management (technical certificate) to provide extra knowledge about job role.
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR).
  • Functional Skills in English and Mathematics OR Essential Skills in English

Section 11-4

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management

This apprenticeship program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively undertake their role in the waste and resource management industry effectively. It covers a wide range of competencies at team leader/supervisor level for waste management sites, including: health and safety, sustainability, emergency protection, risk assessment, setting objectives, planning and monitoring the work of teams, and developing personal performance. Most of the training is ‘on-the-job’ at the employer premises working alongside experienced staff, while the remaining training is delivered ‘off-the-job’ by a specialist training provider – usually on a day or block release basis.

This apprenticeship program has been designed for people working in the following occupations roles:

  • Sustainability Officer
  • Refuse Collection Supervisor (Team Leaner)
  • Recycling Collection Supervisor (Team Leader)
  • Treatment (Physical/Chemical or Thermal) Supervisor
  • Materials Recycling Facility/Household Waste Recycling Centre Supervisor
  • Transfer Station Supervisor
  • Biological Treatment (In-vessel Composting/Open Windrow/ Anaerobic Digestion) Supervisor
  • Landfill Supervisor
  • Level 3 Waste Supervisor or Sustainable Recycling Activities (supervisor) mandatory and optional competence units.
  • Level 3 in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management (technical certificate) to provide extra knowledge about job role.
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR).
  • Functional Skills in English and Mathematics OR Essential Skills in English and Mathematics.

Section 11-5

Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Operations And Management

This qualification is designed to provide individuals working in management roles on waste sites with the skills to operate their site effectively. Achievement of this qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to manage the resource management business effectively, ensuring that customers receive a reliable service delivered to a high standard. It covers a wide range of competencies designed to Most of the training is ‘on-the-job’ at the employer premises working alongside experienced staff, while the remaining training is delivered ‘off-the-job’ by a specialist training provider – usually on a day or block release basis.

This apprenticeship program has been designed for people working in the following occupations roles:

  • Ensure that individuals have the knowledge and skills to manage an operational area
  • Maintain health and safety
  • Allocate work and maintain the quality of treatment processes
  • Level 4 Diploma in Systems and Operations Management

  • OR
  • Level 4 Diploma in Systems and Operations Management (Small Scale Operations)

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