Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Environmental Management in South Africa

Certificate in Environmental Management is designed to provide individuals with knowledge and skills in environmental conservation, sustainability and management practices. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the environmental challenges faced by the country and the tools and strategies to address them effectively.
The course curriculum may include the following modules:
a. Sustainable Resource Management
b. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
c. Environmental Risk Assessment
d. Environmental Laws and Policies
e. Environmental Impact Assessment
f. Conservation and Biodiversity

Course details such as entry requirements and duration may vary in various institutions, students should therefore follow up to get the correct information.

In South Africa, graduates holding a Certificate in Environmental Management may work as:
a. Environmental Project Manager
b. Waste Management Specialist
c. Environmental Analyst
d. Environmental Health and Safety Officer
e. Renewable Energy Specialist
f. Environmental Planner
g. Environmental Officer
h. Sustainability Consultant
i. Environmental Compliance Officer
j. Environmental Educator

Institutions Offering Certificate in Environmental Management

•  Mine Safety Training College, Carletonville  
  Course content
  
  (i) Drawing up an Environmental Management Plan
  
  (ii) Environmental Aspects
  
  (iii) Environmental Risk Assessment and Control (Environmental Impact Assessments)
  
  (iv) Scoping an Environmental Management Programme
  
  (v) Ensuring effective Environmental Policy
  
  
  Legal and other requirements
  
  (i) Documents and Document Control
  
  (ii) Operational Control
  
  (iii) Emergency Preparedness and Response
  
  (iv) Monitoring and Measurement
  
  (v) Evaluation of Compliance
  
  (vi) Nonconformity, Corrective and Preventative Action
  
  (vii) Control of Records
  
  (viii) Internal Audits
  
  (ix) Management review
  
  (x) National Environmental Management Act (No. 107 of 1998) and Ammendment Acts 2008
  
  (xi) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002
  
  (xii) The National Nuclear Regulator Act (47 of 1999)
  
  (xiii) National Water Act (36 of 1998)
  
  (xiv) ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
  
  (xv) Achieving Environmental Objectives, Targets and Programs
  
  (xvi) Required Resources, Roles and Responsibilities
  
  (xvii) Competence, Training and Awareness
  
  (xviii) Communication of Relevant Information
  
  
  Mode of study
  
  (i) Full time
  
  (ii) Distance learning
•  Oxbridge Academy, Stellenbosch  
  1. Awareness Certificate
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Tuition fees: R 3,000
  
  2. Facilitation Certificate
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Tuition fees: R 5,700
  
  3. Internal Auditor Certificate
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Tuition fees: R 9,000
  
•  Vuwa College of Safety, Pretoria  
  
•  Johannesburg City College, Johannesburg  
  

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