Introduction to Waste Management Legislation Course

Aim:

To provide delegates from all sectors involved in waste management with a basic understanding of the main areas within waste management legislation

Duration:

2 Days (approx 16 hrs)

Pre Requisites:

None

Objectives

• Provide evidence of the knowledge & understanding aspects required for most units of WAMITAB’s Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC’s)
• Provide a basic understanding of the main elements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Understand the practical aspects of:
  - The Definition of Waste
  - The Duty of Care
  - Registration of Carriers
  - Special Waste Regulations
  - Transport of Wastes (Including Dangerous Goods)
• Provide a basic understanding of the relevant parts of The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Who Should Attend

• Candidates undergoing COTC Qualifications
• New comers to the Waste Industry
• Any one who requires an update on current waste legislation issues

Course Content

• The Definition of Waste
• Registration of Carriers
• Duty of Care
• EWC Codes
• Special Waste Regulations & Consigning Special Waste
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods (By Road)
• Storage of Hazardous/Special Wastes
• Environmental Monitoring
• Health & Safety Management

Training Methods

Participative with mix of lecturing, case studies and exercises

Confirmation of Learning

Confirmation of learning is achieved by a theory assessment at the end of the course.

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