Training and professional development can play a key role in the successful implementation of environmental programs, including environmental management and stewardship. Through the development and delivery of a spectrum of educational activities, staff from the lowest to the highest position within an organization can enhance the environmental activities of the organization.

Training can include:

• Familiarization with laws, regulations and environmental permits;
• Best Management Practices and Good Environmental Standard Operating Protocols;
• Identifying environmental issues and ensuring compliance;
• Minimizing impacts to the environment;
• Awareness of environmental management systems;
• Implementing environmental management;
• Environmental auditing and reporting.

Staff of OCL Group have developed and delivered a full spectrum of training, professional development and awareness programs. These have included half-day and full day seminars, five/ten/fifteen day working/training programs and standard semester length university-style courses. Participants have ranged from contractors and site inspectors to City Councils and Mayors.