Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) Practitioner Course
Project Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) has been developed and mandated for all defence acquisition projects in order to enable environmental impacts to be minimised through life of equipment and services.
Description
Taught elements:
- POEMS requirements, structure and implementation process,
- Information regarding application of POEMS to Commercial and Military off the Shelf and User Requirement Documents,
- Introduction to influencing and communication skills, restricted materials, available assessment tools and POEMS Audit,
- Identifying the need for further environmental assessment in the context of POEMS.
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment in the form of theoretical activities throughout the course,
- End of course written exam.
On-the-job training:
- Completion of practical activities as part of a structured mentored programme.