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Introduction
Course overview
Environmental impact assessment is required for most major developments and helps decision-makers understand and reduce environmental and social impacts before projects proceed.
This Aractech course explains the EIA process: screening, scoping, baseline studies, impact prediction and evaluation, mitigation, public consultation, reporting, review and environmental management plans. Participants work through a project case and prepare key EIA components.
The course suits developers, consultants, regulators and environmental professionals.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose and legal basis of EIA
- Conduct screening and scoping
- Plan baseline studies
- Predict and evaluate impacts
- Develop mitigation and management plans
- Manage consultation, reporting and review
Who should attend
Target audience
- Environmental professionals
- Project developers and managers
- Consultants
- Regulators
- Planners
- HSE managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Process presentations
- Project case study
- Impact evaluation exercises
- Consultation role play
- Group work
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
EIA Fundamentals
- Purpose of EIA
- Legal frameworks
- EIA process
- Stakeholders
- Coffee break
- Stakeholders (continued)
- International standards
- Exercise: Screening a project
Day 2
Scoping and Baseline
- Scoping
- Baseline studies
- Air, water and soil
- Biodiversity
- Coffee break
- Biodiversity (continued)
- Social baseline
- Workshop: Scoping report
Day 3
Impact Assessment
- Impact identification
- Prediction methods
- Significance evaluation
- Cumulative impacts
- Coffee break
- Cumulative impacts (continued)
- Uncertainty
- Exercise: Impact matrix
Day 4
Mitigation and Consultation
- Mitigation hierarchy
- Environmental management plans
- Public consultation
- Grievance mechanisms
- Coffee break
- Grievance mechanisms (continued)
- Reporting
- Role play: Public consultation
Day 5
Review and Follow-up
- EIA review
- Decision-making
- Monitoring
- Coffee break
- Monitoring (continued)
- Compliance
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: EIA outline
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Environmental Impact Assessment (HSE-021) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Environmental professionals, Project developers and managers, Consultants
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Munich, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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