Household Re-cycling Centre Operators Course
Aim
To enable individuals from Local Authorities & industry to understand the issues arising from accepting, handling, storing and disposing of waste in a Civic Amenity Site or Household Re-cycling Centres and comply with all the relevant legislation.
Duration
Course Pre Requisites
Course Content
- Definition of Waste
- Impact of Waste
- Identifying Waste
- Classification of Waste including correct EWC codes.
- Duty of care – responsibilities in the “waste chain”
Objectives
The course is designed in a modular form and can be mixed and matched to meet the requirements of the client. The objectives, content & duration will depend on the number and choice of the modules picked. Each module is designed to last about 1.5 hours and the course is based on the core module and a minimum of 1 additional module (total of 4hrs). The modules (and objectives for each) are:
- Core Module (Intro to HRC & CA Sites): Understand the role of & current legislation regarding Household Recycling Centres & Civic Amenity sites
- Site Operations: Ensure waste is handled & stored correctly and the workplace complies with its duties under the “Duty of Care” Regulations & any Waste Management Licence requirements
- Intro to Waste Management: Understand the waste management methods for common household waste streams
- Customer Care: Understand how to deal with the public & handle aggressive behaviour in the workplace
Module 1 – An Introduction to Recycling Centres and CA Sites
The role of HRC & CA Sites
- Why bother? The moral, legal & financial reasons
- What is Waste & Types of Waste
- Duty of Care Regulations (an overview)
- Environmental impacts of CA sites
Module 2 – Site operations
- Intro to site operation
- Safety & environmental aspects
- Hazardous wastes and materials
- Working Safely
- Practical Issues inc Frequently asked Questions
Module 3 – An Introduction to Waste Management
- Waste hierarchy
- Common waste management methods
- Common recyclable materials
- Increasing Recycling Performance
Module 4 – Customers Care
- Intro to Customer care
- Managing complaints
- Dealing with aggression
Training Methods
Participative with interactive lecturing.
A course manual including booklet of FAQ’s will be provided for each delegate
Confirmation of Learning
Is achieved by a theory assessment and each delegate will receive a certificate following successful completion of the course.
Site Requirements
Classroom facility with power and enough space to conduct training and assessment
For further information please contact 01292 610428 or info@albion-environmental.co.uk