Type:
Three day (two night) residential course
Location:
Northampton
Do you need to learn about the practicalities of managing resources and wastes in the fast moving real-world environment?
This course provides a practical insight into the functioning of the wastes management industry in the UK and includes site visits.
Aimed at new entrants into the waste management industry, this course provides a practical insight into the functioning of the waste management industry in the UK.
What’s in it for me?
By the end of the course you will:
• Appreciate the essential nature of the industry
• Understand and appreciate the legislation that drives and governs the industry
• Understand the impact of the landfill diversion targets and other requirements of the Landfill Directive
• Appreciate the role of the Environment Agency as regulator
• Recognise current market trends in treatment and disposal options
• Appreciate the range and nature of waste collection and transportation systems available within the industry
• Appreciate the opportunities and mechanics for materials reclamation and recycling
• Understand the role, planning, management and restoration of landfill sites
• Understand the role and scope of waste incineration systems
• Appreciate the comparisons of the UK industry with waste management in developing and transition countries
• Understand how public perception impacts on the industry and how best to manage those impacts.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for new entrants into the waste management industry and for updating existing personnel.
Course Content
Experts from industry, academia, Government and waste regulating authorities will provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the waste management sector via lectures and debating sessions.
Fees:
CIWM & ESA Member: £885.00 + VAT
CIWM or ESA Member: £940.00 + VAT
Non-Member: £1110.00 + VAT
Click here to join the CIWM on-line now for only £90 per year
Registration:
Please click on the 'web link' at the top of this page.
Travel & Accommodation:
Why not visit www.theaa.com to plan your travel & accommodation arrangements.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you require any further assistance:
Training Services Department
IWM Business Services Limited
9 Saxon Court, St. Peter's Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1SX, United Kingdom
T: + 44 (0) 1604 620426 (0900 - 1700 GMT)
F: + 44 (0) 1604 604467
E: training@ciwm.co.uk
Programme
Day One
09.00
Registration
09.30 - 10.00
Administrative Matters and introductions to Course Tutor, the CIWM, ESA, the Course Structure and its Objectives and the Delegates
10.00 – 11.00
"The Waste Management Industry - The Essential Service"
11.00 – 11.15
Refreshments Break
11.15 – 12.15
"Legislation and Waste Management : An Overview"
12.15 – 12.30
Discussion
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
13.30 – 14.15
"The Role of the Regulator"
14.15 – 15.15
"Incineration of municipal, hazardous and clinical wastes"
15.15 – 15.20
Comfort Break
15.20 – 16.10
"Recycling: The Effects of Producer Responsibility"
14.45 - 15.45
"Landfill and IPPC Directives and Implementing Regulations"
15.45 - 16.30
Groundwater Protection Policy and Landfill in the UK"
16.10 – 16.40
Refreshments
16.40 – 17.00
Discussion
Day Two
08.00 - 12.30
Site Visits (ELV Plant & MBT Facility)
12.30 - 13.30
Lunch
13.30 - 14.30
"Transfer Station and MRF Operations"
14.30 – 14.50
"The Transportation of Waste"
14.50 – 15.50
“Future Development of Municipal Waste Management”
15.50 – 16.20
Refreshments
16.20 – 17.20
"Landfill Directive and Regulations"
Day Three
09.00 - 10.00
"Planning and Managing Landfill Operations"
10.00 – 10.20
Discussion
10.20 – 10.50
Refreshments
10.50 – 11.50
"Behaviour of Waste in Landfill: Leachate Generation et al"
11.50 - 12.15
Discussion
12.15 – 13.15
Lunch
13.15 – 14.15
"Waste Management in Developing and Transition Countries"
14.15 – 14.30
Discussion
14.30 – 15.00
Refreshments
15.00 – 16.00
Professional Industry: Persuading the Public"
16.00 – 16.30
Course Discussion and Close
****Programme timings are subject to tutor availability and may change****
