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Environmental Management ISO 14000 (ENEN90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Professor Michael Stewardson
Email: mjstew@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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AIMS
Environmental Management ISO 14000 aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to apply and help develop environmental management systems. The subject builds on the student’s knowledge of risk management, such as that gained in CVEN30008 Risk Analysis, and develops their ability to identify, assess and manage environmental risk that arises from the construction and operation of manufacturing or infrastructure facilities. It also builds on knowledge about sustainability such as is learnt in the subject CVEN90043 Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering, and other management systems such as those learnt in CVEN90045 Engineering Project Implementation.
At the conclusion of the subject, it is expected that students should be able to work under supervision in a capacity where they are responsible for the maintenance of an existing environmental management system, or assist in developing a new system. They should also be in a position to conduct simple internal audits and assist in more complex internal audits. The subject does not provide students with sufficient practice and skills to immediately become an accredited auditor in Australia.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Environmental Management ISO 14000 will cover the following related areas of study: the history of EMS from Demming Wheel to ISO 14000 series; the elements of an EMS; systems audit and review and gap analysis; legal requirements, due diligence document control, liability and ISO 9000 review; regulation and accreditation; community consultation; emerging issues in environmental management.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Describe the role of the ISO 14000 series of standards in industry
- Describe, in detail, the elements of the ISO 14001 and ISO 14004 standards
- Identify production processes and likely risks to the environment embodied in such processes
- Use risk management standards to review and prioritise the environmental risks of a facility
- Conduct an environmental assessment of an industrial activity
- Conduct an EMS systems audit of a commercial operation
- Write an EMS manual for particular business
- Prepare an environmental emergency response manual
Generic skills
- Ability to select and apply international engineering standards to a process
- Ability to design and implement a systems-based approach to managing risks
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic risk engineering fundamentals
- In-depth technical competence in both environmental and risk engineering disciplines
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution in respect to risk control
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Effective risk communication with senior management, risk engineers team and the community.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Admission to post graduate studies in engineering or equivalent
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Computer-based quiz on the elements of ISO 14001; Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed
| Week 2 | 5% |
Written report identifying aspects & impacts of a complex activity with significant environmental interactions; ILOs 2, 3 & 4 addressed; due about week 4
| Week 4 | 10% |
Written environmental assessment based on research and site observations of a complex activity with significant environmental interactions; ILOs 3, 4 and 5 addressed; due about Week 8
| Week 8 | 30% |
Preparation of an audit checklist and conduct of an audit of the management of complex activity with significant environmental interactions; ILOs 2, 3, 4 & 6 addressed; due about Week 10
| Week 10 | 30% |
Written report demonstrating practical understanding of how elements of an EMS inteact to guide continual improvement and consistent environmental performance; ILOS 7 & 8 addressed; due start of exam period
| During the examination period | 25% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Michael Stewardson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 34 Hours (Lectures 24 hours; Workshops 10 hours, including one site visit) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Professor Michael Stewardson
Email: mjstew@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
Includes a compulsory site visit
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Safety boots, high visibility vests and safety spectacles are required for site visits.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The key learning method used in the subject is build knowledge and understanding around the site chosen for the visits and assessment. Intensive workshops and lectures are used to highlight the main issues. These are concentrated in first 8 weeks of the semester to allow this information to be applied the main assignment.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Standards Australia (2004) AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use. Sydney.
Standards Australia (2004) AS/NZS ISO 14004:2004 Environmental management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and support techniques. Sydney.
Standards Australia (2009) AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management - Principles and guidelines. Sydney.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This subject uses a real industry site as the basis for the learning and assessment. Students visit the site and undertake preparatory activities for writing components of an environmental management system for the site. The subject also invites experienced EMS auditors and consultants to assist in teaching activities and assessment. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Major Climate Change Major Governance, Policy and Markets Major Energy Studies Major Energy Studies Major Environmental Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Climate Change Major Environmental Science Major Governance, Policy and Communication Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Waste Management Major Waste Management Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Environmental - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022