A great course for anyone working in waste management, or the broader field of environmental management. This course complements many of our other environmental courses; but is equally valuable as a training program for those who wish to develop a broad overview of the nature and scope of waste, and the many ways it can be treated in today’s world.

Suitable for anyone considering a  business venture to take advantage of one of the various opportunities available in the increasingly environmentally conscious world of today.

Complimentary studies would include park management I and II, environmental assessment, alternative energy and conservation and environmental management.

Course Aims:

• Explain the nitrogen cycle and how it relates to waste treatment.
• Determine the economic considerations of different waste disposal systems.
• Compare industrial waste management with domestic waste management procedures.
• Determine the principles of “polluter pays” legislation and how it is applied.
• Describe how a budget is applied to managing a specific waste management enterprise.
• Discuss issues in nuclear power and nuclear waste technology (including hospital waste).
• Explain the cyclic nature of the water system and its relationship to environmental waste management.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to a specified recycling enterprise.

There are 6 lessons in this course:

1. Domestic Waste
2. Street Cleaning & Disposal Of Refuse.
3. Industrial Waste
4. Toxic and Nuclear Waste
5. Water Quality and Treatment
6. Recycling Waste