ENVR09033 2019 Integrated Management Systems

General Details

Full Title
Integrated Management Systems
Transcript Title
Integrated Management Systems
Code
ENVR09033
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Noel Connaughton, Margaret McCallig, Steve Tonry
Programme Membership
SG_SEHSM_M09 201900 Master of Science in EHS Management SG_SEHSM_G09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in EHS Management
Description

The aim of this module is to explore the issues involved in the integration of two or more stand-alone management systems, with the main focus in this module relating to the integration of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Management Systems (e.g. OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001) and Environmental Management Systems (e.g. ISO 14001, EMAS). The module will also explore the issues involved in integrating additional management systems such as Quality (ISO 9001), Energy (ISO 50001) etc.

Key areas for integration will include the context of the organisation, leadership, planning, risk assessment, training and awareness, communication, documentation, operational controls, emergency preparedness and response, performance evaluation and improvement.

The module will also address both Internal and External Auditing and the requirements of ISO 19011.

 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Explain and apply the core elements in establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.

2.

Apply the core principles of continual improvement [LEAN & Six-Sigma] and CAPA activities.

3.

Explain and apply the core elements in establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an environmental management system (EMS).

4.

Apply the principles of auditing to the preparation of an audit programme and the planning, execution and reporting of a management system audit.

5.

Assess and recommend appropriate approaches to the integration of various management system standards.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The students will be exposed to a blend of learning activities e.g. online and recorded lectures (via Adobe Connect or similar), independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address various student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, recordings of online lectures and supplementary reading material) and a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). The online delivery may be blended with workshops to bring the learners together to facilitate group learning.

Module Assessment Strategies

Continuous assessment - 50%, Final exam-50%.

Regular assessments may be undertaken via Moodle and assignments delivered as per module requirements.

Students may be assessed individually or in group environments with a strong emphasis on continual improvement and skill building.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat assessment, where relevant, will involve assignment, assessment or examination that provides evidence that the student has met the subject and topic learning outcomes to the required standard.

Module Dependencies

Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None

Indicative Syllabus

Explain and apply the core elements in establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving ISO9001 and ISO 45001 standards

  • The High-Level Structure of ISO Management System Standards.
  • The context of the organisation (for a range of management systems), leadership, planning, risk assessment, emergency preparedness and response, developing objectives and targets, establishing appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs), training and awareness, communication, documentation, operational controls, performance evaluation and improvement.
  • Elements of an OSH management system; policy, context of the organisation, leadership, planning, implementation, operation, performance evaluation, checking and corrective action, management review to comply with ISO 45001

Apply the core principles of continual improvement [LEAN and Six-Sigma] and CAPA activities

  • Principles of LEAN Six Sigma, how to apply 6S and how to manage the value stream.
  • How to establish, implement and verify CAPA to continually improve Integrated Management Systems. 

Explain and apply the core elements in establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an environmental management system (EMS).

  • How to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an environmental management system (EMS) to comply with ISO14001, the essential differences between ISO14001 and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the use of EMAS Guidelines and ISO14004.

Apply the principles of auditing to the preparation of an audit programme and the planning, execution and reporting of a management system audit

  • Principles of Auditing, how to prepare an Audit Programme, how to plan for and carry out an Internal Audit, Audit Reporting and follow-up in accordance with ISO19011, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.

Assess and recommend appropriate approaches to the integration of various management system standards.

  • Leadership qualities, safety culture maturity model, behavioural based safety programmes, consultation and communication process.
  • Defining roles and assigning responsibilities, leadership.
  • Integrating OSH into business management.
  • Integration of OSHMS, QMS.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Group Assessment of subject specific material Coursework Assessment Assignment 30 % OnGoing 4,5
2 Individual Assessment of subject specific material Coursework Assessment Assessment 20 % OnGoing 1,2,3
             

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Theory Exam Final Exam Closed Book Exam 50 % End of Semester 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Online Lecture Online Online Lectures 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Self Study 10 Weekly 10.00
Workshop / Seminar Not Specified Site visit/guest lectures 4.5 Once Per Semester 0.30
Directed Learning Not Specified Directed Learning 1.7 Weekly 1.70
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
BS EN ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use. BSI Standards Limited 2015. BSI Standards Limited

Required Reading
BS EN ISO 14004 (2016) Environmental management systems General guidelines on implementation BSI Standards Limited

Required Reading
BS EN ISO 19011 (2018) Guidelines for auditing management systems BSI Standards Limited.

Recommended Reading
2015 Integrated Management Systems: QMS, EMS, OHSMS, FSMS Quality Press

Recommended Reading
2018 ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety ISO

Required Reading
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements ISO

Module Resources

Journal Resources

Relevant Journals and articles will be kept under review by the lecturer and suggested to participants as appropriate.

URL Resources

https://www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental-management.html

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/emas/

 

Other Resources

REGULATION (EC) No 1221/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 25 November 2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), repealing Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 and Commission Decisions 2001/681/EC and 2006/193/EC (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 1–45) as amended by COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2017/1505 of 28 August 2017 amending Annexes I, II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)

EU COMMISSION DECISION of 4 March 2013 establishing the user’s guide setting out the steps needed to participate in EMAS, under Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2017/1505 of 28 August 2017 amending Annexes I, II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)