COURSE:  WENV 220 Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) Course

OBJECTIVE:  This course seeks to increase general environmental awareness and how UECs act as a team in managing environmental issues within the framework of an Environmental Management System. Each student should comprehend the daily environmental requirements of a typical USAF organization, and what it takes to communicate and orchestrate these requirements both within and outside their organization.

DESCRIPTION:  This course equips Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs) to maintain and improve environmental compliance and performance within their organizations, recognize and address problems when they occur, and act as basewide points of contact for environmental issues concerning their organization. Key topics discussed include UEC roles and responsibilities, overview of Air Force environmental management, and introduction to primary environmental players on the installation. Additionally, the course will discuss key functional responsibilities including the management of hazardous materials and waste; air and water resources; POL, tanks, and spills; natural and cultural resources; pollution prevention; toxic pollutants; compliance audits; project coordination; and how to minimize environmental impact during contingency operations.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE:  Current or anticipated appointment as primary or alternate Unit Environmental Coordinator or equivalent. Coordinator of key environmental function within an organization.

SECONDARY AUDIENCE:  Supervisor of operations with potential environmental impact, ESOHCAMP evaluator, key environmental program manager, representative of Bioenvironmental Engineering, Safety Office, Judge Advocate.

GRADE:   Officers: Yes (O1-O6); Enlisted: Yes (E4-E9); Civilians: Yes (GS5-GS14) Contractors: Yes (equivalents)

PREREQUISITES:  None

DELIVERY METHOD:  13 - 16 Nov 12 Offering - 1300 to 1700 EST
22 - 25 Apr 13 Offering - 0900 to 1300 EDT
27-30 Aug 13 Offering - 1300 to 1700 EDT

COURSE CREDIT:  1.0 CEUs in compliance with IACET standards

COURSE LENGTH:  4 days (half days)

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CURRENT OFFERINGS/METHOD: 

27-Aug-2013 to 30-Aug-2013 / Satellite Broadcast