UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus
3. University School/Centre
Forensic and Applied Sciences
4. External Accreditation
Course to be approved by Chartered Institution of
Wastes Management. It will also seek CPD level of
delivery
Certificate in Environmental Management of Waste
Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)
5. Title of Final Award
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Block
7. UCAS Code
N/A
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
9. Other external influences
Chartered Institution of Waste Management and
Industry steering group
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
Jan 2012 (PCR Jan 2015)
11. Aims of the Programme
At the end of the module the student will be able to:
 Provide students with an opportunity to develop a supervised programme of study in a field of
inquiry pertinent to the main themes of the module.
 Review key legislation, technical, environmental and socio-economic factors underlying the
recovery and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
 Evaluate the existing and emerging technologies in the treatment of WEEE
 Understand the control and management of hazardous substances contained in WEEE
 Review the potential strategies and practical requirements in a move to adopt effective and a
sustainable approach to managing WEEE
 Assess the wider environmental issues surrounding the trans-boundary shipment of WEEE
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1 Assess the technical and economic benefits of the recycling of WEEE.
A2 Explain the benefits and application of emerging recycling technologies in the treatment
of WEEE
A3 Evaluate the control methods for hazardous materials in the treatment of WEEE
A4 Describe the environmental impacts associated with the import and export of WEEE
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching will be through lectures, case studies, workshops and field trips supported by materials
developed with the assistance of the industry sector.
Students will be responsible for gathering and interpreting materials and completing work based
assignments to complete a portfolio work. The portfolio allows a student to develop a detailed
knowledge of recycling issues relating to the WEEE industry.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through the development of a portfolio of work. Students will be encouraged to
engage in discussions and group activities throughout the programme
B. Subject-specific skills
B1 Identify and understand the application of different technologies to different categories of WEEE
in recycling.
B2 Explain and evaluate the advantages and applications of technologies to gain maximum
advantage
B3 Identify key legislative, planning and financial implications for the development of recycling
facilities.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching will be through lectures, case studies workshops and field trips supported by materials
developed with the assistance of the industry sector.
Students will be responsible for gathering and interpreting materials and completing work based
assignments to complete a portfolio work. The portfolio allows a student to develop a detailed
knowledge of recycling issues relating to the WEEE industry.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through the development of a portfolio of work. Students will be encouraged to
engage in discussions and group activities throughout the programme
C. Thinking Skills
C1 Describe and summarise relevant recycling information from a range of WEEE recycling
sources.
C2 Evaluate the policy provisions required to promote the use of WEEE recycling techniques.
C3 Suggest and evaluate a variety of options or alternative ways of addressing WEEE recycling
solutions in the waste industry
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various methods will enhance the students’ thinking skills, including case studies allowing application
of knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will also be responsible for the compilation of a portfolio
of work.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through the development of a portfolio of work. Students will be encouraged to
engage in discussions and group activities throughout the programme
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Communicate effectively both verbally and written to a range of stakeholders
D2. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others
D3. Demonstrate an ability to interpret and disseminate information
D4. Demonstrate planning and management of both resources and time
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various methods will enhance the students’ thinking skills, including case studies allowing application
of knowledge to real life scenarios. Students will also be responsible for the compilation of a portfolio
of work.
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through the development of a portfolio of work. Students will be encouraged to
engage in discussions and group activities throughout the programme
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 4
Module
Code
NT1040
(L4)
Module Title
Environmental Management of
Waste Electronic and Electrical
Equipment (WEEE)
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
credits
Certificate in Environmental
Management of Waste
Electronic and Electrical
Equipment (WEEE)
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or
above
15. Personal Development Planning
Course tutors will be assigned to the students to assist them in developing their own personal
development plan
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The minimum entry requirements for the course are:
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate;
Or
A minimum of one A’level or equivalent, or an Advanced GNVQ, or a pass A2 level,
Pass ND or NC;
Or
Relevant industrial experience; this would include either (i) working in the WEEE
recycling industry (ii) working experience in WEEE compliance schemes (iii)
working with producers or distributors of electrical and electronic products
Equivalent qualifications are welcome including UCLan’s access and foundation
course
Applicants who do not satisfy the standard minimum entry requirement can be
admitted on the basis of equivalent prior experience or learning details of which can
be found at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/accreditation/index.php
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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Fact sheet –available on the CWM and UCLan website
CIWM Website and other institutions education and training services
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
4
Environmental
Management of Waste
NT1040 Electrical and Electronic
Equipment
(L4)
C
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
D1
D2
D3
D4
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