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Environmental Stewardship Essentials

Show Auditors and Customers What Responsible Environmental Practice Looks Like

Environmental performance is increasingly assessed alongside labour practices in 4-pillar SMETA and ethical sourcing programs, so being able to show what your business does matters. This course covers the fundamentals of environmental responsibility for Australian and New Zealand businesses, and what evidence auditors and customers expect to see.

You’ll learn how to identify key environmental aspects including waste, water, energy, emissions and chemicals, understand obligations relating to permits, licences and reporting, and conduct environmental risk assessments with suitable controls. You’ll also learn how to maintain records, respond effectively to environmental incidents and identify practical, low-cost improvements for small and medium businesses.

Who Should Enrol

  • Business Owners and Site Managers: Leaders who want to show customers and auditors how their site manages its environmental responsibilities.
  • Quality and Compliance Coordinators: Staff preparing evidence for SMETA and ethical sourcing audits.
  • Environmental and WHS Officers: Personnel who manage environmental risks, records and incident response.
  • Operations and Maintenance Supervisors: Team leaders who manage waste, water, energy and chemicals day to day.

Accreditation

  • Certification: This is a non-accredited professional development course. Participants who successfully complete all assessment activities will receive a certificate of completion.
  • RTO details: Training is delivered by AUS-QUAL Training, brought to you by AUS-MEAT Limited (RTO Number: 7085).

Course Snapshot

Delivery Mode

Self-paced online

Duration

1–3 hours

Access Period

Ongoing access once enrolled, including after you complete the course

Assessment Requirement

Multiple choice and short answer questions

National Recognition

Non-accredited (certificate of completion issued)

Upcoming Dates

Coming soon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 4-pillar SMETA audit?
SMETA is the social audit methodology created by Sedex. A 2-pillar audit covers labour standards and health and safety, and a 4-pillar audit adds a full environmental assessment and business ethics.
Does this course cover environmental law?
The course covers legal obligations at a high level, including permits, licences and reporting.
Is this course nationally recognised?
No. This is a non-accredited professional development course. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate.
How long do I have to complete it?
There’s no fixed deadline. Your access opens as soon as you enrol, and you can keep using the learning content through our learning portal after you complete the course.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed and submitted all required assessment activities.
What happens if I don’t pass?
You can reattempt the assessment. Our trainers are also available to answer questions along the way, so contact AUS-QUAL if you need any extra support.
Is this accepted in my state?
The course covers the fundamentals of environmental responsibility for Australian and New Zealand businesses.
Can my employer enrol multiple staff?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss group booking arrangements and pricing.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.

Upcoming Course Dates

  • Principles and applications of HACCP (FBPFSY3002, FBPFSY5001) 3 – 5 November 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie
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  • Social Compliance Auditor Training 2 & 3 December 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie
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