Waste Duty of Care in 60 Minutes
Build the knowledge and confidence to meet your Duty of Care responsibilities
Handling waste correctly is essential to protecting human health and the environment. The legal requirement known as the Duty of Care places clear responsibilities on everyone involved in managing waste from producers to carriers and site operators.
This interactive eLearning course provides a clear, practical introduction to Duty of Care. Through engaging content, you’ll learn what your responsibilities are, how to comply with regulations, and how to manage waste safely and legally in day-to-day operations.
Designed for real-world application, the course equips you with the knowledge to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and support better waste management practices.
Course Details
Format: eLearning
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Entry requirements: None. However, you will need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.
CIWM member price: £39.66 (plus VAT)
Non-member price: £49.44 (plus VAT)
About this course
Understanding waste and Duty of Care
Develop a clear understanding of what constitutes waste and why Duty of Care requirements apply.
Roles and responsibilities
Learn the key responsibilities for waste producers, carriers, brokers, dealers, operators, and householders.
Managing hazardous waste
Understand the additional requirements for handling and managing hazardous waste.
Using public registers
Learn how to check the authorisation of waste carriers and sites using public registers.
Applying the waste hierarchy
Understand how the waste hierarchy supports compliant and sustainable waste management.
Recording waste movement
Build confidence in completing waste transfer notes, season tickets, and electronic reporting.
This course is suitable for anyone involved in producing, handling, or managing waste.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Staff at all levels across organisations
- Waste industry professionals
- Waste producers in any sector
- Site-based staff and operatives
- Anyone seeking a clear understanding of Duty of Care requirements
Whether you are new to waste management or looking to strengthen your compliance knowledge, this course provides a clear and practical introduction.
Course Structure
This is an interactive, eLearning course.
This course covers:
- Understanding waste and duties: What constitutes waste and why Duty of Care matters
- Roles and responsibilities: Legal obligations across the waste chain
- Compliance in practice: Checking authorisations and applying the waste hierarchy
- Record keeping: Managing documentation such as waste transfer notes
- Hazardous waste: Additional requirements and considerations
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
eLearning available 1 CPD
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