Applied Environment - HS23

This course provides opportunities to apply the tools, techniques and management systems of environmental management in petrochemicals industries. Participants work as a member of a team of environmental specialists to develop and improve the Environmental Management System and environmental performance of "Petros", a fictitious but highly realistic case study based on an integrated exploration and distribution company located on the Caribbean island of Barola. Application of the techniques is practiced at the upstream "Caspian Explorer" platform and the downstream "Orkney Depot." A well-blended variety of exercises, problems and case study scenarios are used to practise the application of learning in highly-authentic situations. The course is designed to introduce participants to a range of environmental challenges, including policy development, conducting environmental reviews, tackling environmental issues including waste management, energy efficiency, pollution control and emergency planning, environmental monitoring and becoming an "agent for change" in their own organisations. Every participant works as a member of a team through each stage of environmental implementation, with live face-to-face interviews and a variety of corporate documents and test results to simulate real day-to-day challenges faced by Environmental Practioners. The culmination is a presentation to the senior management of the company. The course is also ideal for those developing their careers in environmental management and/or planning to progress towards Associate membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) using the PetroSkills mentored learning program, Accredited Environmental Practitioner (HS71).

This is a core course for persons with potential operational impact on the environment. This includes environmental professionals, health and safety professionals wishing to broaden their skills, operational managers, engineers, supervisors, project managers and other staff who have delegated responsibilities for implementing environmental management in the organisation. This is the ideal follow-on class from the Basics of Environment class HS13; it can also continue the development of your career within the environmental disciplines.

You will Learn:

Participants will learn how to:

• Apply environmental management systems and environmental controls which bring enhanced legal, financial and reputational improvements to an organisation
• Communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels within the organisation on environmental improvement Implement environmental management systems into an organisation's strategic plans, operational activities, products and services
• Identify environmental aspects, and how to assess using industry and best practice techniques the environmental impacts of processes, products and services in normal, abnormal and emergency situations
• Identify the different methods available for evaluating environmental aspects for significance considering qualitative and quantitative data
• Use an Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure legal compliance
• Plan for continual improvement in environmental performance
• Develop monitoring procedures and environmental performance indicators
• Detail how prior preparation and provision of training and resources can mitigate environmental impacts
• Develop and implement an environmental audit program
• Indentify the sources of information for use during the audit process including interviews, observation and document review Engage in environmental reporting, including using recognised methods and formats for preparing and presenting reports, both internally and externally