Waste Management

Science, Environment & Resources · Beginner · 25 hours

Manage waste responsibly across its life cycle — classification, collection, recycling, landfill and South Africa's NEMWA framework.

What you'll learn

• Classify waste types correctly
• Apply the waste hierarchy
• Plan collection, transport and storage
• Understand recycling and recovery
• Comply with SA waste legislation

Course modules

• Module 1: Waste & Why It Matters
• Module 2: Waste Classification
• Module 3: The Waste Hierarchy
• Module 4: Collection & Transport
• Module 5: Recycling & Recovery
• Module 6: Landfill Management
• Module 7: Hazardous Waste Handling
• Module 8: Waste Minimisation in Business
• Module 9: SA Waste Legislation (NEMWA)
• Module 10: Community & Informal Recycling
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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