Course Title | INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND AUDIT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 22nd October -13th December 2024 |
About AWEMAC | Africa Waste and Environment Management Centre (AWEMAC) is an Environmental Consultancy and Training firm registered by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) as an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) Training Centre. AWEMAC is one of the leading environmental and social advisors in Africa that has been involved in providing Technical Environmental Advisory services to large infrastructural projects like commercial and residential Developments, Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Water Supply & Sewerage, High Voltage Electrical Transmission Lines, Data Centers, Solar Energy Parks, Industries in General, Quarrying & Mining Sites, Petroleum (Oil and Gas) Developments, Forestry, Irrigation and Waste Disposal Facilities in Kenya and East Africa Region. We consult in various projects being funded by National Governmental Ministries and Agencies, corporate investment companies, County/regional Governments, UN bodies and International Financial/Development Institutions like World Bank/IFC, AfDB, Exim Bank, KfW Bank and AFD among others. For specific projects undertaken, refer to our website; Awemac.co.ke |
Mentorship Program (Optional) | When you join our EIA/Audit training (8 weeks) and a voluntary mentorship program (12 months), you will kick-start your career path development into becoming a professional Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist and/or an Environmental Health and Safety Expert. After the course, you will be involved on a part-time basis as project/field assistant in some projects undertaken by the firm and acquire practical skills through the mentorship program. The company pays for field, subsistence and transport expenses as per its internal HR & Training policy. |
Course Objectives | To introduce trainees to key Integrated EIA and EA concepts and issues, expose them to practical tools for conducting EIA and EA, and develop linkages to the industry. |
Target Group | Bachelor’s/ Masters Degree holders in an Environmental Sciences / studies or related courses. (as specified in the EIA and Audit course curriculum approved by NEMA) or any other person interested in becoming conversant with issues on EIA and EA even though he is already registered or does not intend to register with NEMA. |
Training Period | 8 Weeks (22nd October to 13th December 2024). Deadline for Registration is 22nd October 2024 at 1pm. Early registration is encouraged because the class is limited to a maximum of 30 students. |
Mode & Time of Training: | Evening intensive virtual/online presentations/lectures, field case studies, assignments, group fieldwork/ discussions and examination. From Monday-Friday from 6.30PM-8.30PM and scheduled field visits during selected days. Timetable shall be sent to students after admission. |
Training Location | Class sessions will be conducted virtually i.e at the comfort of your home/office. Fieldwork and group presentations of reports will be physical. |
Basic Requirements | Internet connectivity, Safety boots and Helmet for your safety during field visits and an active NHIF/Medical Insurance cover before admission. AWEMAC shall provide a Branded Reflector Jacket for all participants. |
Content and requirement: | Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audits, Social Impact Assessment, Occupational Health and Safety, Strategic Environmental Assessment, etc. NB: One must attend 95% of the classes, undertake all assignments and fieldwork, failure to which one shall pay an extra fee of Kshs. 3,750 per every class/ session missed for a make-up. |
Required Fees for EIA/Audit Training: | Kshs. 50,000 Only (or equivalent Currency) (Can be paid once or in installments before undertaking exams). Minimum First Installment is Ksh. 15,000 (or equivalent Currency) to book for the training. Cheque or cash payable to: Ac/Name: Africa Waste and Environment Management Centre, Bank: Absa Bank of Kenya Ltd, Branch: Muthaiga. Ksh. Acc. Number: 0551351971 or M-Pesa pay-bill number 303030 Acc. number 0551351971. To pay in USD, call the office for USD Bank Account details. Course Terms & Conditions Apply. All enquiries: Call Ruth or Carol: +254704 333 166 / +254784333166 or write to: Email: awemactraining@gmail.com and send copy to adm@awemac.co.ke |
