Waste Minimisation University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

This course will look at the waste hierarchy and its application to the organization, methods of identifying material waste, diagnosis of root causes and preventative methods, the concept of a 'circular economy' and opportunities for utilising another industry's waste as a raw input material. It will also review European, UK and Welsh government legislative requirements and sector specific waste strategy practices.

Key Features

This course will highlight waste minimisation as a business benefit.

Course Tutor(s)

• Gail Pearce-Taylor

Assessment

A written assignment of 2500 words or equivalent, comprising a waste audit to identify where waste is occurring within your organization, and an implementation plan based on your findings.

Further Information

You will be required to attend two half-day teaching sessions at the Carmarthen Campus. These days will provide you with a secure foundation for your study. Throughout this module you will be supported by a Tutor. This support can either be face-to-face, via telephone, email or Skype - or a mix of all these. You will be required to complete the module within three months of the induction.

This module can be funded through ESF for eligible participants.

Please contact [email protected] or 01267 225167 for further information.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Wales Trinity Saint David to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.