Recycling Managers Training Course - Phase 1
Course Outline
Aim
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to develop, promote
and monitor efficient schemes for the collection and sorting of materials from the
household waste stream to meet end market requirements.
Target audience
Individuals who have recently joined the recycling sector who may have a background in
waste management and/or environmental management. The course is also relevant to
individuals who want to update their knowledge and skills.
Duration
3 days
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residential (Tues 09:45 to Thurs 16:30) consisting of six modules:
Waste management policy and legislation;
Accurate data – an invaluable tool;
Getting collection right;
Influencing opinion and behaviour through communication;
Monitoring and evaluation – the keys to improving performance; and
Contracts – how they can help you get what you want.
Level
Masters Level (NVQ equivalent 7)
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
 Assess the role of recycling/composting in sustainable waste management and
resource management;
 Take account of material specifications and the importance of supplying end use
markets with materials of the required quality when assessing scheme performance
and planning improvements;
 Use the relevant data and information in developing and improving schemes for the
collection of materials for recycling and composting;
 Evaluate the operation and performance of different collection systems and schemes
and their relationship with downstream processing requirements;
 Understand the factors that influence the cost of collection schemes;
 Identify and evaluate the factors that influence behaviour linked to participation and
capture rates;
 Assess strategies for increasing and improving the quality of householder participation
in schemes to collect materials for recycling and composting;
 Monitor and assess the performance of collection schemes to identify areas for
improvement; and
 Identify the benefits that can be achieved from effective contract design and
specification.
02/12/2010
Recycling Managers Training Course - Phase 1
Pre-course work
Delegates are required to undertake preparation prior to attending the Recycling Phase 1
Course by completing several pre-course e-learning modules. These ensure that
delegates have a common understanding of the terminology regularly used throughout
the recycling sector. It is essential that all delegates complete this element. The
material delivered through the e-learning will not be repeated during the face-to-face
element but the knowledge acquired will be tested.
Work-based reports
Delegates are required to complete two post-course work-based reports:
1. develop an appropriate communication plan directed at members of the public; and
2. develop a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan for one recycling scheme operated
in the authority, that allows factors affecting performance to be identified and
improvement options proposed. A specification for the report is provided by WRAP
however the content may be adapted to fit more closely with your work
situation. This should be negotiated with WRAP and work should not begin until
approval has been received.
Accreditation
CIWM.
Attendance at the 3 day residential: 18 hours study plus 6 months free Affiliate Membership
Successful completion of 2 assignments: 18 hours study
Anglia Ruskin University
Completion of this course is recognised as being equivalent to 15 credits at Higher
Education (HE) Level 3 (Qualifications Credit Framework QCF Level 6) by Anglia Ruskin
University
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