Virtually everything we as humans do creates waste. And although there are well-established systems that manage waste, as populations grow, our society needs to develop more effective and creative ways of dealing with it. This course is ideal for those who work in the waste management industry or in waste research and education, or those who would simply like to do their bit for the environment.
The Certificate of Environmental Waste Management is an online professional development program that will teach you about waste management and treatment, pollutants and waste disposal processes, and how to harness the benefits of those processes to manage disposal via recycling better.
In this waste management course, you will learn about domestic, industrial, toxic and nuclear waste, its impact on humans and the environment and how to deal with waste issues.
You will also study street cleaning and the disposal of refuse, how water is treated, and its quality determined, and the scope and nature of recycling.
On completion of this course, you have built a strong foundation for dealing with all types of waste, which will create opportunities within the industry that (pardon the pun) certainly won’t be wasted!
Course Structure
Unit - Environmental Waste Management
Unit 1 – Domestic waste
- Definitions
- The Earths environment
- Conservation and use of resources
- Value of resources: economic, ecological and aesthetic
- Damage being caused
- Urbanisation
- The impact of humans
- Sewage and it’s treatment
- Characteristics of sewage
- Components of sewage – solids, organic material, industrial waste
- Decomposition of sewage
- The nitrogen cycle
- Classification of sewage systems
- Storm water systems and management
- Dry rubbish
- Nature of refuse
- Placement and protection of bins
- Trade waste
- Refuse collection systems
- Refuse collection vehicles
- Salvage materials
- Safe disposal of household chemicals
Unit 2 – Street cleaning and disposal of refuse
- Types of street refuse
- Methods of street cleaning – gritting, sanding, sweeping, washing, etc
- Cleaning storm water pits
- Managing snow
- Refuse disposal-separation, controlled tipping, combustion, pulversisation, etc
- Refuse for fertiliser
- Methods of refuse Sorting – screening, magnetic, hand sorting
- Types of incinerators
- Vacuum systems for refuse collection – garchey system, gandillon
- Harvesting energy from combustion
Unit 3 – Industrial waste
- Types of industrial pollution
- The greenhouse effect
- Ozone depletion
Unit 4 – Toxic and nuclear waste
- Nuclear power
- Nuclear fission
- Mining nuclear fuel
- Uranium enrichment
- Gas diffusion
- Gas centrifuge
- Nuclear waste
- Transporting nuclear waste
- Reprocessing
- Health risks of nuclear waste
Unit 5 – Water quality and treatment
- Industrial effluent
- Pricing control compared with direct control
- Types of water impurities
- Scope of purification
- Managing water for public supply
- Water treatment methods
- Purification methods – sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, aeration, screening, etc
- Recycling sewage water
- Recycling waste water
- Reed bed treatment
- Improving water quality from any source – physical, chemical, biological impurities
- Water borne diseases
Unit 6 – Recycling waste
- Scope and nature of recycling
- Rubbish tips (dumps)
- Recycling plastics
- Recycling metals
- Recycling glass
- Recycling paper
- Recycling rubber
- Actions by individuals (at home or work) – reducing, reusing and recycling waste
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Great Course, I received feedback quite quickly when I needed to know I was on the right track.
S. Lowe, Cootamundra, NSW | Certificate of Environmental Waste Management
I enjoyed working through the course at my own pace
Shane | Kingaroy, QLD | Certificate of Environmental Waste Management
Had a fantastic time, loved learning what I did, thank you
K. Haywood, Branxholm, TAS | Certificate of Environmental Waste Management
Easy to access course information and navigate, really good!
P. Douglas, Picton, NSW | Certificate of Environmental Waste Management
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
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How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Environmental Waste Managers
- Environmental Waste Consultants
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