Background to the Course

The need for supervisors to understand and control those activities which affect the environment in quarries and other operational sites in the extractive and mineral processing industries within the scope of their responsibilities is of increasing importance to operators.  It is therefore, essential that supervisors are sufficiently aware of the impacts of these activities and are equipped to deal with them within an environmental management system, (EMS), and minimise the risk to the environment and those who could be affected. 
This course has been specifically designed to substantially cover the knowledge requirements of the NVQ in Health, Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries at level 3, which is the proof of the competence required under Regulation 9 of the Quarries Regulations, 1999 that is preferred by HSE.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at supervisors at smaller operational units with environmental responsibilities within their job role.  It has also been developed to prepare candidates embarking on the NVQ in Health, Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries at level 3 as it provides a comprehensive coverage of the environmental knowledge requirements at this level.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, course members should:

• Be able to manage environmental aspects at their site
• Understand the benefits of improved environmental performance
• Recognise the consequences of failing to manage and improve environmental performance
• Understand how the UK Environmental legislation affects the industry
• Have an understanding of the key components of an EMS
• Be able to manage and identify environmental impacts, improvements and aspects
• Recognise and adopt environmental best practice

Course Content

This includes, but is not necessarily restricted to:

• Environmental issues facing the extractive and mineral processing industries
• The benefits of environmental management
• UK Environmental Legislation affecting the sector
• Environmental Management Systems [EMS]
• Environmental impacts and improvements

Course Structure and Delivery Methods

This two day course comprises lectures, discussions, group exercises and multiple choice assessment tests at the end of each day, followed by an assessed workplace project leading to the award of the EPIC Certificate of Achievement.

Contact Details

For further information on this course please contact EPIC on 01727 869008 or alternatively email your enquiry to info@epicltd.co.uk.