Level 3 Award in Environmental Management

The Level 3 Award in Environmental Management is designed to develop learners’ understanding of fundamental environmental principles and the systems organisations use to manage their environmental responsibilities. The course explores environmental management systems aligned with ISO standards and explains how organisations can identify environmental aspects, manage impacts, establish objectives, and improve environmental performance.

Learners will also gain knowledge of environmental planning, sustainability, energy management, pollution prevention, and emergency preparedness. The programme provides a practical foundation for individuals who want to contribute effectively to environmental management activities within their workplace.

• Understand environmental management systems and methods for identifying environmental aspects.
• Explore energy sources, energy use, and opportunities for improving energy efficiency.
• Understand approaches for preventing and controlling environmental pollution.
• Develop awareness of planning for environmental emergencies and responding appropriately.
• Examine the principles of environmental planning.
• Explore major global environmental challenges and sustainability issues.
• Understand contemporary approaches to environmental management.
• Develop knowledge of energy management principles and practices.

• Staff working within or supporting an environmental management system such as ISO 14001.
• Employees with responsibilities connected to environmental management and compliance.
• HSE officers seeking to strengthen their environmental knowledge.
• Environmental engineers and other professionals involved in environmental performance.
• Individuals seeking an introductory qualification in environmental management.

Successful completion of the training and assessment will help learners understand:

• Major global environmental challenges and the principles of sustainability.
• The potential benefits and limitations of implementing an accredited environmental management system.
• The purpose and key stages involved in developing an effective environmental policy.
• Methods for identifying and evaluating environmental aspects and impacts within an organisation.
• The role, structure, and application of environmental legislation.
• Key considerations when implementing an environmental management system.
• Methods for monitoring, measuring, and reviewing environmental performance.
• The role of corrective action, preventive measures, and environmental auditing in continual improvement.

Students may sit the course examination after completing the learning material and passing the relevant module quizzes. The assessment measures understanding of the course content through multiple-choice questions selected from the available question bank.

Pattern:

• The examination lasts 2 hours and is open book.
• A minimum score of 70% is required for a pass.
• Learners who do not pass may attempt the examination again.
• A maximum of three attempts is permitted within a 10-hour period.
• After the third attempt, learners must wait 24 hours before taking the examination again and should use this time to review the course content.
• Once an examination has been passed, it cannot be retaken simply to obtain a higher score.
• There is currently no separate comprehensive programme examination; learners complete the programme by successfully passing the required course examinations.