Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Environmental Sciences

Take Action To Address Impacts On The Environment Training

SAQA US 119553 | NQF 2 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and take appropriate action to address environmental impacts in the workplace. It covers legal requirements, environmental management principles, and practical steps to mitigate negative effects on the environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify environmental impacts associated with workplace activities and products.
  • Apply relevant environmental legislation and organisational policies to address identified impacts.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to minimise environmental harm.
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of environmental actions taken.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between workplace activities and the natural environment.
  • Evaluate the potential consequences of failing to address environmental impacts.

Target Audience

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and managers in any industry who are responsible for or involved in environmental management and compliance within their organisation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Environmental Impacts and Principles

Objectives:
• Understand the concept of environmental impacts and their significance.
• Identify key environmental principles and legislation in South Africa.
• Recognize the role of individuals and organizations in environmental management.
• Define terms such as pollution, waste, and ecosystem services.

Topics:
• Overview of environmental issues in South Africa.
• Key environmental legislation: NEMA, NWA, NEM:WA.
• Principles of sustainability and the precautionary principle.
• Types of environmental impacts: point source vs. non-point source.
• Introduction to environmental management systems (EMS).
• Case study: local environmental challenges.

Day 2: Identifying and Assessing Environmental Impacts

Objectives:
• Identify sources of environmental impacts in workplace and community.
• Describe methods for assessing environmental impacts.
• Conduct a basic environmental impact assessment (EIA).
• Understand the concept of environmental risk assessment.

Topics:
• Sources of pollution: air, water, soil, noise, and waste.
• Environmental impact assessment (EIA) process.
• Simple tools: checklists, matrices, and flowcharts.
• Identifying environmental aspects and impacts.
• Practical exercise: assess a local activity's impacts.
• Risk assessment basics: likelihood and consequence.

Day 3: Waste Management and Pollution Prevention

Objectives:
• Understand waste management hierarchy and principles.
• Implement waste reduction, reuse, and recycling strategies.
• Identify pollution prevention opportunities.
• Comply with waste management regulations.

Topics:
• Waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose.
• Waste classification and handling hazardous waste.
• Pollution prevention techniques: process modification, substitution.
• Developing a waste management plan.
• Case study: successful waste minimization.
• Legal requirements for waste disposal.

Day 4: Water and Energy Conservation

Objectives:
• Understand the importance of water conservation in South Africa.
• Identify water-saving opportunities in operations.
• Recognize energy efficiency measures and renewable energy options.
• Calculate water and energy savings.

Topics:
• Water scarcity and conservation strategies.
• Water auditing: measuring and monitoring usage.
• Energy efficiency: lighting, HVAC, motors.
• Renewable energy sources: solar, wind, biomass.
• Practical exercise: conduct a water audit.
• Cost-benefit analysis of energy projects.

Day 5: Environmental Compliance and Reporting

Objectives:
• Understand legal compliance requirements for environmental management.
• Prepare environmental reports and documentation.
• Conduct internal environmental audits.
• Know the role of regulatory authorities.

Topics:
• Overview of environmental compliance obligations.
• Environmental reporting: annual reports, incident reports.
• Internal auditing: process and checklists.
• Non-compliance consequences and corrective actions.
• Interaction with DEA, DWS, and local authorities.
• Practical: mock audit exercise.

Day 6: Implementing Environmental Management Systems

Objectives:
• Understand the structure of an EMS based on ISO 14001.
• Develop environmental policies and objectives.
• Implement operational controls and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor and measure environmental performance.

Topics:
• ISO 14001 requirements: policy, planning, implementation, checking, review.
• Setting environmental objectives and targets.
• Operational controls for significant aspects.
• Emergency response planning.
• Monitoring and measurement techniques.
• Management review process.

Day 7: Taking Action and Continuous Improvement

Objectives:
• Develop an action plan to address environmental impacts.
• Apply continuous improvement principles (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
• Engage stakeholders in environmental initiatives.
• Evaluate course learning and create personal action plan.

Topics:
• Creating an environmental action plan.
• Continuous improvement: PDCA cycle.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Best practices for sustaining environmental initiatives.
• Group project: develop a mini action plan for a case study.
• Course review and assessment.
• Certification and next steps.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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75 35% off
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3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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