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 on 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

Is achieved by a theory assessment

Site Requirements

Classroom facility with power and enough space to conduct training and
assessment