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)
- 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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