Sector-specific

Waste Management and Treatment

Sector-specific 40 hours

Introduction

The course in Waste Management and Treatment This presents a unique opportunity to break into a booming sector, where the demand for skilled professionals is constantly growing. The the issue of waste, from municipal waste to radioactive waste, requires effective and modern management. Through this course, you will develop essential skills for identifying, classifying and treating various types of waste. You will learn about the environmental impact landfills and thermal treatment plants, as well as the implementation of the Triple R: reduce, reuse and recycle. Taking this course will open doors for you in an ever-expanding job market.

Objectives

• Understand the key concepts and definitions of the solid waste.
• Identify the origin and classification of the municipal waste.
• Analyse the environmental issues agricultural waste.
• Describe the composition of the livestock waste and its management.
• Assess the management of industrial and hazardous waste.
• Explain the applications and management of radioactive waste.
• Recognise the types and management of special waste.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. SOLID WASTE

Introduction
Concepts and definitions
Current situation

TEACHING UNIT 2. URBAN SOLID WASTE

Introduction
Origin, definition and classification
Composition, characteristics and development
Household waste

TEACHING UNIT 3. AGRICULTURAL WASTE

The Development of Agriculture
Environmental issues in agriculture
Characteristics of Agricultural Waste

TEACHING UNIT 4. LIVESTOCK WASTE

Livestock facilities
Composition and characteristics of the waste generated
Manure, slurry and guano

TEACHING UNIT 5. INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Origin and composition
Issues and management of hazardous waste
Organic products

TEACHING UNIT 6. RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Introduction
Energy sources
Radioactivity. Types and characteristics of radiation
Applications of radioactivity
Issues and management
Nuclear power stations: environmental impacts

TEACHING UNIT 7. SPECIAL WASTE

Definition, types, composition and origin
Problems and management

TEACHING UNIT 8. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Trends over time
Management characteristics
Types of treatment

TEACHING UNIT 9. THE LANDFILL

Introduction
Types of landfill site
The controlled landfill: functions, characteristics and design
How the landfill site works
Trends in discharges
Environmental issues

TEACHING UNIT 10. THERMAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS

Features and operation
Key aspects of his tenure
Environmental issues

TEACHING UNIT 11. THE THREE Rs

Definition
Waste reduction: factors and techniques
Reuse
Recycling
Separate waste collection
Municipal solid waste recovery plants

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