OTHM Level-3 International Certificate In Environmental Management

Globally recognized qualification for those who have Environmental Management responsibilities or anyone wishing to have a career in this area.  The OTHM Level -3 international Certificate in Environmental Management covers the principles of environmental management and is relevant for both UK and international markets.

Those who hold the OTHM Environmental Certificate are able to help their employers demonstrate environmental excellence and social responsibility, as well avoid prosecution, litigation and loss of reputation. Of international relevance, the qualification provides knowledge and skills to support the introduction and maintenance of the environmental management standard ISO 14001 within your organization.

Our qualifications are developed based on extensive research with environmental professionals, employers, professional bodies and regulators to ensure that they remain relevant, rigorous as well as achievable and practical.

You will be assessed on your ability to apply your skills and knowledge to a wide range of issues and how to deliver positive change to a real workplace.

This qualification is for anyone who needs to gain a sound understanding of the principles of environmental management and is relevant for both UK and international markets.

For some, the OTHM Environmental Certificate is a crucial first step towards establishing a lifelong professional career in environmental management.

Around two thirds of health and safety practitioners now have environmental management as part of their overall day-to-day responsibilities at work. The knowledge and understanding gained from the OTHM Certificate in Environmental Management can help you if you have these responsibilities.

The qualification covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk. The syllabus takes a risk management approach, based around best practice and international industry standards, including:

• Environmental Management Systems and aspect identification
• Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency
• Control of pollution
• Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies.

Learners will learn how to carry out an environmental review of the workplace and prepare a report to management regarding the review with recommendations for improvement.

The OTHM  Certificate in Environmental Management consists of two units, each separately assessed:

• ICEM-1: Management and control of environmental hazards
• ICEM-2: Environmental practical application

No previous environmental management knowledge is required.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

OTHM recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language .