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Environmental Management ISO 14000 (ENEN90005) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    High visibility vests and safety spectacles are required for site visits. Safety boots and lab coats may be specified as required according to site visit locations selected in any given year.


    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The key learning method used in the subject is to build knowledge and understanding around the site(s) chosen for the visits and assessment. Intensive workshops and lectures are used to highlight the main issues. These are concentrated in first 9 weeks of the semester to allow this information to be applied to the main assignments.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Standards Australia (2016) AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use. Sydney. (Same content as ISO 14001:2015).

    Standards Australia (2018) AS/NZS ISO 14004:2018 Environmental management systems - General guidelines on implementation. Sydney. (Same content as ISO 14004:2016).

    Standards Australia (2018) AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk management - Guidelines. Sydney. (Same content as ISO 31000:2018

    International Organization for Standardization (2022) ISO 14015:2022 Environmental management Guidelines for environmental due diligence assessment (Standards Australia comparable publication is AS/NZS ISO14015:2015 Environmental management - Environmental assessment of sites and organizations (EASO) which may be superseded in due course)

    Standards Australia (2019) AS/NZS 19011:2019 Guidelines for auditing management systems. (Same content as ISO 19011:2018)

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    This subject uses real industry sites as the basis for the learning and assessment. Students visit the site(s) and undertake preparatory activities for preparing documents that contribute to the environmental management system for the site(s). The subject also engages experienced EMS auditors and environmental management consultants to assist in teaching activities and assessment.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Chemical Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Environmental Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    MajorClimate Change
    MajorEnergy Studies
    MajorEnergy Studies
    Specialisation (formal)Environmental
    MajorEnvironmental Science
    MajorEnvironmental Science
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
    MajorClimate Change
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorGovernance, Policy and Markets
    MajorGovernance, Policy and Communication
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorWaste Management
    MajorWaste Management
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    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: 31 January 2024