An Impact Identification case study will introduce the concept of scoping, the process where significant issues are chosen for the focus of an Environmental Management System or Audit. The identification of key or significant effects plays an important role in the Environmental Audit process. In addition, a Review case study gives you the opportunity to read and comment upon environmental reports published by companies. Interviewing techniques, particularly important in Environmental Auditing, are invaluable for both project work and for application in the work place. The importance of using best practice procedures in arranging and conducting interviews is emphasised as is accuracy in reporting.
Training is given via instruction and actual interviews.
The programme is of 18 months duration, commencing in December, and leads to the award of a Diploma of the University of Wales upon successful completion. There may be an opportunity for students who attain a specific level of competence to proceed to an MSc degree. Rosie began her career in conservation in the UK and Europe and gradually shifted her focus from maintaining natural habitats to creating them in urban areas with GreenSite, later the Urban Wildlife Group. Demands for her to take on more consultancy work with local government and the private sector partly prompted the move to study the Environmental Management Systems and Auditing distance learning programme at Aberystwyth. Since starting her MSc, she has taken on new work with Business Link, the small and medium sized business sector, and several more local authorities.