Certification Systems

Teaching Methodologies

The development of the theoretical component is carried out using the expository method, using
participatory exposure strategies, case studies and practical examples using multimedia content
and exploitation of information.
The practical part is the application of knowledge to specific cases, similar to those that
reality in a hands-on learning context, in particular
implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
Students should acquire skills to develop Certification Systems and their audits.

Learning Results

Students should understand the philosophy behind the new self-control and certification systems.
voluntary. They must be knowledgeable and capable of implementing the different quality systems,
environmental quality, hygiene and safety, emergency.
Know the phases of the Deming cycle. Knows and implements quality management systems,
environmental management, audit processes.
Know the occupational hygiene and safety and emergency plans.

Program

ntroduction (certification, mindset, requirements)
Certification and environmental management (introduction to different types of certification and management tools
environmental)
The Deming Cycle
Environmental Certification Systems:
NP EN ISO 14001: 2012
EMAS III
Quality Certification Systems: NP EN ISO 9001: 2008
QMS and EMS audits
Certification systems in agriculture and tourism
Energy Management Systems: EN 16001: 2009 and ISO 50001
Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems: OHSAS 18001: 2007
HACCP System – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
PRACTICE:
1. EMS – Planning an EMS for a real case: Identification of environmental aspects, Objectives and targets,
PGA, elaboration of a complete Procedure applied to a real case study.
2. QMS – ESAC QMS analysis. Audit of the QMS and its report.
3. EMS – Planning an EMS for a Real Case: Aspect Identification, Objectives and Goals, Requirements
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Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Exame
  • - Teste escrito - 100.0%
Avaliação contínua
  • - Trab 1 (30%) + Trab 2 (20%) + Trab 3 (30%) + Trab 4 (20%) - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Sistemas de Gestão Ambiental – Requisitos e linhas de orientação para a sua utilização NP EN ISO
14001:2012
Guia interpretativo NP EN ISO 14001:2012
Cascio, J. The ISO 14000 Handbook. ASQ Quality Press, 1996.
Instituto Português da Qualidade. Sistemas de Gestão Ambiental – Especificações e linhas de orientação para a
sua utilização (ISO 14001:1996), 1999.
Instituto Português da Qualidade. Sistemas de Gestão de Qualidade – Especificações – ISO 9001:2000.
Instituto Português da Qualidade. Sistemas de gestão da segurança e saúde no trabalho – Especificações – NP
4397:2001.
International Organization for Standardization. ISO Standards Compendium – ISO 14000 – Environmental
Management. 1st Ed., 1998.
Kuhre, W.L. ISO 14010s Environmental Auditing – Tools and Techniques for Passing and Performing
Environmental Audits. Prentice Hall, PTR, 1996.
Sheldon, C.; Yoxon, M. Installing Environmental Management Systems – A step-by-step guide. Earthscan, 1999.