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Course Information

  • Sessions 2 days
  • Duration 16 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

Skills Framework

TSC Title
FEnvironmental Management System Policies, Standards, Procedures and Practices Management
TSC Code
EVS-HSE-4002-1.1 TSC

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Identify environmental hazards and assess risks within the workplace context using ISO14001 EMS.

  • LO2: Determine actions for environmental accidents and report unsafe conditions or acts to relevant authorities.
  • LO3: Evaluate environmental hazards and oversee ISO 14001 EMS-related training and assessment activities.
  • LO4: Enhance the desired outcomes of the environmental management process through ISO 14001 EMS continual improvement.
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Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Fundamentals of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)

Course Code: TGS-2023037592
  • WSQ
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

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What's This Course About

Unveil the intricacies of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) with our fundamental course designed for professionals aspiring to contribute meaningfully to organizational sustainability. Dive deep into assessing environmental risks, evaluating workplace hazards, and implementing effective management processes that align with global standards.

Strengthen your skills in determining necessary actions for environmental incidents, overseeing EMS training, and harnessing the power of the ISO framework to achieve desired outcomes. Beyond theory, this course imparts practical insights, enabling participants to seamlessly apply their knowledge and contribute to the enhancement of their respective organization's environmental footprint.

WSQ Funding

Full Fee $900.00 Before GST
GST $81.00 9% of fee
Baseline Nett $531.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett $351.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023037592)
  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us. 

Course FeeBefore Funding

$900.00 (GST-exclusive)
$981.00 (GST-inclusive)

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Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
  • Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Overview of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS)

  • Introduction to ISO 14001 Standards
  • Overview of Environment Management Systems (EMS)
  • Identify Environmental Hazards and assess risks at the workplace
  • Context of Organization

Topic 2: Planning, Support, Operation

  • Leadership and Commitment
  • Compliance obligations
  • Environment objectives and planning to achieve them
  • Operation planning and control
  • Emergence preparaton and response

Topic 3: Performance Evaluation

  • Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
  • Evaluation of compliance
  • Internal audit and management review

Topic 4: Continual Improvement

  • Non-conformity and corrective actions
  • Continual improvement documentation

Final Assessment

  • Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
  • Case Study (CS)

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Practical Exam

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

 

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

  • The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
  • Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
  • Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
  • Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

  • Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

  • SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
  • An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
  • UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
  • UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Environmental Manager
  • Environmental Consultant
  • EMS Auditor
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Facility Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Operations Manager
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Production Supervisor
  • Waste Management Specialist

Trainers

Trainers

Sivanesan Sivakaruniam is an IT governance and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in technology risk management, systems auditing, and business process control. Having led digital transformation and compliance initiatives across manufacturing and service industries, he specializes in helping organizations build strong cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard their operations. His expertise includes data protection, user access management, and cyber risk mitigation strategies aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards. As a certified corporate trainer, Sivanesan is known for delivering clear, practical, and relatable cybersecurity guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Dr. Smita is an environmental scientist and sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in environmental policy, waste management, and sustainable development. With a PhD in Environmental Science, she has worked on research and consultancy projects that promote eco-friendly practices in urban and industrial settings. Her expertise spans environmental monitoring, pollution control, and green certification programs, where she advises both private and public organizations on achieving compliance and sustainability goals.
In “Fundamentals of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS),” Dr. Smita provides a scientific and policy-driven perspective on environmental management. Her sessions focus on ecosystem impact analysis, pollution prevention, and the integration of sustainability into organizational strategy. By linking ISO 14001 principles with practical environmental solutions, she empowers participants to align business objectives with ecological responsibility.

Terence Ee is an experienced IT leader and consultant with more than 25 years of expertise in technology management, information systems, and digital transformation. He has served as Chief Information Officer at the Supreme Court of Singapore and Vice President of Information Systems at Senoko Energy, where he led major IT modernization projects. Since 2017, he has worked as an independent consultant and ACLP-certified trainer, specializing in guiding SMEs and enterprises in adopting future-ready digital platforms. As a WSQ-accredited trainer, Terence delivers programs in digital collaboration, IT governance, and productivity tools. His facilitation emphasizes case studies, simulations, and hands-on practice, enabling learners to apply modern IT systems such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to improve collaboration and business efficiency. With his leadership background and deep IT expertise, Terence prepares learners to thrive in digitally transforming environments.
Tan Khiang Meng is a seasoned data analytics and business intelligence professional with extensive experience in applying statistical methods for performance tracking and operational optimization. With a strong background in Microsoft Excel, data modeling, and visualization, he has guided organizations in using descriptive and inferential statistics to make informed decisions. Over the past two decades, he has trained professionals across industries on data literacy, reporting automation, and analytical thinking, emphasizing clarity and precision in data interpretation.

Eddy Chee is an experienced environmental and quality management professional with over 25 years in the engineering, manufacturing, and service industries. A certified ISO Lead Auditor, he has conducted numerous audits and consultancy projects for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification. His strong technical background and practical industry exposure allow him to guide organizations in aligning environmental goals with operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
In “Fundamentals of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS),” Eddy provides a structured and pragmatic approach to understanding environmental management principles. His sessions emphasize environmental impact assessment, legal compliance, and continuous improvement processes in alignment with ISO 14001 standards. Through case-driven discussions and applied exercises, he equips participants with the tools and frameworks necessary to build and sustain effective EMS practices within their organizations.

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For 1st part of the course (1st day), the trainer did not show her competence about ISO14001most of the times and incorrect answers was given to more of the questions. Bad example given to explain the part for "Document" and inappropriate. (Posted on 8/1/2025)

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