The course ‘Integrated Management Systems in Mining Operations’ is your gateway to a rapidly expanding sector, where the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. In an environment where efficiency, sustainability and safety are essential, this course prepares you to lead the implementation of management systems based on international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. You will learn to to integrate quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management, skills that are highly valued in today’s mining sector. With a practical approach tailored to the dynamic nature of the sector, this online course offers you the flexibility you need to acquire key skills from anywhere. Upon completing this programme, you will be better equipped to tackle the challenges of the modern mining industry, standing out in a field where a commitment to excellence and social responsibility are more important than ever.
Integrated Management Systems in Mining Operations
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the principles key to the ISO 9001 standard and its application in mining management.
- Identify the requirements from ISO 14001 to implement an effective environmental management system.
- Analyse the importance of the social responsibility corporate social responsibility in accordance with the ISO 26001 standard.
- Assess the standards from ISO 45001 to improve health and safety in the mining industry.
- System integration from management for optimise processes in the mining industry.
- Developing skills for audit integrated systems management in accordance with international standards.
- Apply techniques from continuous improvement in the mining operation through systems integration.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)
Conceptual framework and principles of QMSs
Standardisation and Certification Process for Management Systems (MS)
Process-based approach in management systems and the PDCA cycle
MS and Annex SL documentation
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 9001 Standard
TEACHING UNIT 2. ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (26001)
Conceptual framework and principles of EMSs
The importance of identifying legal and other requirements
Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 14001 Standard
Integration of Social Responsibility based on ISO 26000
TEACHING UNIT 3. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 45001
Conceptual framework and basis for occupational health and safety management systems
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (IPER)
Identification of legal and other applicable requirements
Emergency preparedness and response
Analysis and Interpretation of the Requirements of the ISO 45001 Standard
TEACHING UNIT 4. TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Analysis of the common requirements of the systems to be integrated
Interpretation and application of integration methodologies
Initial assessment of compliance with a GIS
Development of a GIS Implementation Plan
Implementation and monitoring of a GIS plan through to certification