WMCCE Funded Packages - ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Mgt System Implementation

Designed for the Construction industry or organisations who are part of the Construction supplier chain.  Other industries maybe eligible for funding. 

***£250 +VAT for all 7 workshops per client company for eligible clients***

 By attending the full set of workshops each client should have in place:

·         a documented Environmental Management System for their business ready for internal audit

·         some records and measures to demonstrate that the System has been implemented in practice

·         trained internal auditors and an internal audit schedule

·         a plan for management review 

Workshop 1 - ISO 9001:2008 Interpretation & Appreciation

Objectives of workshop:

At the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:

*                Appreciate the ethos behind ISO 9001:2008 and what the Standard aims to achieve.

*                Understand the requirements of the Standard and how the clauses interact

*                Describe the attributes of an effective Quality Management System

*                Appreciate the benefits of implementing a Quality Management System 

Workshop 2 - ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor

 Objectives of the Workshop: At the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:

*                  Understand the roles and responsibilities of Internal Auditors

*                  Understand the scope and purpose of an internal audit

*                  Understand the term ‘Process’

*                  Plan an internal audit

*                  Carry out a process audit

*                  Complete an audit report and non conformance report 

*                  Follow up a process audit 

Workshop 3 - ISO 14001:2004 Interpretation & Appreciation

 Objectives of workshop:

At the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:

*                Define the term ‘Environment’.

*                Appreciate the ethos behind ISO 14001:2004 and what the Standard aims to achieve

*                Understand the links with other Standards such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 18001

*                Understand the requirements of the Standard and how the clauses interact

*                Identify environmental Aspects and Impacts

*                Understand how to handle environmental legislation

*                Prepare an implementation Action Plan

*                Understand the structure of a typical documented Environmental Management System 

Workshop 4 - ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor

Objectives of the Workshop: At the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:

*                  Understand the roles and responsibilities of Internal Auditors

*                  Understand the scope and purpose of an internal audit

*                  Understand the term ‘Process’

*                  Plan an internal audit

*                  Carry out a process audit

*                  Complete an audit report and non conformance report 

*                  Follow up a process audit  

Workshop 6 - BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Health & Safety Mgt Systems-Internal Auditor

At the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:  

1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of Internal Auditors                       
2. Understand the term ‘Process’                      
3.  Plan an internal audit                       
4. Carry out a process audit
5. Complete an audit report and non conformance report
6. Follow up a process audit

Internal Reviewer training

This is a nationally approved 2 day course designed to ensure that people are provided with the skills and knowledge to become an effective Internal Reviewer.  On completion of the training, internal reviewers are able to gather evidence against the requirements internally and to understand where they currently stand against the Framework.  Internal Review is a powerful tool in maintaining IIP recognition and ensuring continuous improvement.

Investors in People Framework - Diagnostic workshop

Objectives of the workshop:

At the end of the workshop delegates will:

·  Appreciate the ethos behind Investors in People and what the standard aims to achieve

· Have a better understanding of the requirements of organisations working towards Investors in People recognition. 

· Have identified  how your organisation is currently performing against the mandatory elements of the Investors in People framework

Preparing for Assessment/Review

The first two sessions of the day will give you an understanding of:

• The background and development of the Investors in People Standard and what it is all about
• Key revisions to the Standard
• The extended Framework
• The potential benefits to your organisation through working with the Standard and the Framework

• The Assessment and post-recognition Review process and what Assessors look for as evidence
• Which elements of the Framework could be most appropriate for your organisation to be assessed against to ensure you gain feedback on the wider business issues that matter most to you.
• The Review options available to you for maintaining your recognition as an Investor in People organisation.

Celebration High Tea

A pleasurable and informal event designed to either celebrate your success with Investors in People or chat and share ideas with other organisations.  Intended to be informative for all companies at various stages during their journey.

The format of the afternoon is as follows:

• Drinks and an opportunity to meet your fellow guests.  Some group photographs maybe taken also at this time.
• High Tea
• Plaque & certificate presentations. to eligible organisations. Again you maybe invited to participate in a group photograph.

New style plaques are available to all organisations at a charge of £100+VAT.  If you are a Gold, Silver or Bronze organisation, we are offering you the opportunity to purchase the plaque with the plate engraving appropriate to the status achieved i.e. Gold, Silver or Bronze.  Any orders should be emailed to info@wmqc.co.uk and must be received at least 1 week prior to the event. 

Lexcel - an Introduction for Practices

C2E Breakfast briefing

The House of Lords is currently debating the Equality Bill, a major piece of legislation which aims to improve and simplify laws on discrimination and equal treatment.  The Bill will strengthen the Equality Statutory Duty on Public Bodies and suppliers through Public Procurement.  

This seminar will provide an overview of what your company will be required to demonstrate as evidence of compliance that  your equality practice meets a contracting authority’s requirement, in addition to raising awareness of equality and diversity and its increasing impact on business.