Waste Producer Duty of Care in 15 Minutes
Understand your duty of care and protect your business
Illegal waste activity costs the UK economy around £1 billion each year, making compliance more important than ever. If you produce, handle, transport, or arrange the disposal of waste, you have a legal duty of care to ensure it is managed safely and responsibly.
This short, 15-minute course provides a clear, practical introduction to duty of care requirements. You’ll learn what your responsibilities are, how to meet them in day-to-day operations, and what records you need to keep to demonstrate compliance.
Course Details
Format: Microlearning
Duration: 15 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: £0.00
Non-member price: £12.36 (plus VAT)
About this course
Duty of Care for waste producers
Develop a clear understanding of your legal responsibilities under the waste Duty of Care.
Using public registers
Learn how to check and verify compliance using public registers and authorised waste partners.
Record-keeping and evidence
Understand what records you need to keep and how to maintain clear evidence to demonstrate compliance.
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for managing waste and ensuring compliance with Duty of Care requirements.
It is particularly relevant for:
- New staff needing an introduction to Duty of Care
- Experienced staff seeking a refresher
- Waste producers across all sectors
- Students and learners developing knowledge of the waste sector
Whether you are new to waste responsibilities or looking to strengthen your compliance, this course will provide the knowledge and confidence to meet your legal obligations effectively.
Course Structure
This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.
This course covers:
- Understanding Duty of Care: Your legal responsibilities as a waste producer
- Checking compliance: Using public registers to verify authorised waste partners
- Record-keeping: The key documents and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance
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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 0.25 CPD
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