Diploma in Professional Studies (Resource and Waste Management)

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Delivery

Modular, with a mix of lectures blocks and work based learning.

Module Titles

Each module is at Level 5 and worth 20 credits.
Overviews available on request.
Course material is delivered by specialists already working in the waste and recycling industry.

- Personalised Learning and Professional development (PLPD)
- Waste Collection & Logistics
- Streetscene
- WEEE & Batteries
- Organics Collection & Treatment
- Healthcare Waste
- Strategy, Policy, and Planning
- Permitting, Legislation & Regulation
- Packaging
- Design & Operation of MRF's
- Hazardous Waste
- EfW Technology & Operations
- Construction waste and secondary aggregates
- Operation of Civic Amenity Sites & Transfer Stations
- Enforcement
- Health & Safety

Business modules

- People Management & Development
- Accounting for managers
- Project & Change Management

Fees

PLPD module - £347.50
All other modules - £695.00 each

Funding

Depending on location and prevailing support funding. Please contact us to find out current options.

Start Dates

From March 2010.
Delivery is not tied to academic terms.

Duration

For the Diploma approximately 70 weeks (e.g. 5 modules at 14 weeks plus PLDP).
For the individual modules 14 weeks with four days of contact time in two 2 day blocks.

Entry Requirements

NVQ Level 3 or 4 with some industry experience.
If you have existing qualification e.g. CoTC or specific experience we will provide credit for this.

How to Register

See Contact Details on the right.