About the Course
The PECB ISO 14001 Lead Implementer training course helps you develop the necessary competencies to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an environmental management system (EMS). It aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of ISO 14001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches to environmental management.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 14001 and initiation of an EMS implementation
Day 2: Implementation plan of an EMS
Day 3: Implementation and monitoring of an EMS
Day 4: EMS evaluation and improvement and preparation for the certification audit
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
The “PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of an environmental management system
Domain 2: Initiation of an EMS implementation
Domain 3: Planning of an EMS implementation based on ISO 14001
Domain 4: Implementation of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 6: Continual improvement of an EMS based on ISO 14001
Domain 7: Preparation for an EMS certification audit
For more information about the exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO 14001 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The table below presents the requirements for PECB ISO 14001 Implementer certifications:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | EMMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO 14001 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO 14001 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Note: PECB certified individuals who possess both the Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials are qualified for the respective PECB Master Credential, given they have taken 4 additional Foundation Exams related to this scheme. For more information about the Foundation Exams and the overall Master Requirements, please go to PECB Master Credentials.
To be considered valid, the implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include the following activities:
Drafting an EMS implementation plan
Initiating an EMS implementation project
Managing or leading an EMS implementation project
Implementing an EMS
Managing documented information
Evaluating the EMS performance
Performing continual improvement activities
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
PECB will provide over 500 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course.
In case of exam failure, the candidate can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date.
For additional information, please contact us at info@bonegaconsulting.com.
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