0082 Environmental Awareness and Auditor Training

FOOD AND DRINK Environmental Awareness and Auditor Training Moy Park, UK

Project Summary

Environmental Awareness and Auditor Training Moy Park, UK

Key Project Elements  5-day training course  Environmental drivers and legislation  Applying an EMS to improve performance  Internal environmental auditor training  Interactive workshops  Positive participant feedback

CRA has developed and delivered an intensive 5-day environmental auditor training course for the food manufacturer Moy Park, aimed at increasing the knowledge and skills of site-based environmental staff.

The course was developed on a modular basis to allow staff to select the elements most appropriate to them. The first module comprised 2 days of environmental awareness training, focusing on the requirements of environmental legislation, but also addressing other drivers and techniques for achieving compliance. The module is aimed at sites with environmental permits but also is relevant to non-permitted sites.

The second module comprised a 3-day internal environmental auditor course, with the first day addressing the application of an environmental management system (EMS) to improve environmental performance. This equips participants with an understanding of how an EMS should operate effectively, to allow them to carry out useful EMS audits. The remaining two days addressed auditing principles and techniques, based on the content of ISO 19011, the guidance standard for auditing management systems, with sessions on:      

Background to Auditing Auditor Skills Audit Management Audit Preparation Undertaking the Audit Audit Reporting

Each session included participative exercises, allowing the delegates to develop and practise auditing techniques. “”This training has been yet another step in our journey to environmental excellence. Our delegates have gained increased knowledge and enthusiasm that will benefit the company in achieving its goals.”

Colin Wilkinson, Group Environmental Manager, Moy Park

Ref: PS0082