- Teacher: Ann Munro
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- Teacher: Ann Munro
About this Training
To effectively address waste crime, it is essential to understand what it looks like, how it occurs, and its significant impacts on the economy, human health, and the environment. Additionally, it is important to recognise the measures the government is taking to prevent and reduce waste crime, as well as the proactive steps individuals can take to contribute to its prevention. This course describes waste crime and its impacts on the economy and environment.
- Teacher: Fiona Fellow
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- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
About this training
As the waste management industry increasingly embraces digital transformation, data and Artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as powerful tools to enhance efficiency, sustainability and innovation across operations.
This course provides a foundational understanding of how data and AI are used in waste management to help you embrace digital practices in your operations. It begins by examining data collection, analysis and interpretation before progressing to more technical topics, including the roles and applications of various AI technologies, such as generative AI.
This micro eLearning course is designed to help those who are unfamiliar with AI within the sector and also supports those embarking on the full virtual AI course, by introducing AI terminology and key themes.
What will I learn on the course?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• key themes in AI and data
• Basic Principles of Data
• Fundamental Concepts of AI
• AI Limitations
• Applications of AI in the Waste Industry
Who is it for?
This course is designed for professionals within the resources and waste management sector who are looking to modernise their operations through AI and data-driven technologies, as well as anyone new to the industry interested in understanding how digital solutions can transform waste management.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
You do not require any prior knowledge of waste and resource management to enrol in this course.
How will I benefit from taking the course?
Once you have completed this micro eLearning, you may wish to expand your understanding via our full Virtual course:
. An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data within Waste and Resource Management
. Develop a deep understanding of the role of AI and data in waste management and resource efficiency.
. Learn to identify opportunities for implementing AI technologies in areas such as sorting, routing, and maintenance.
. Gain insights from real-world case studies of AI adoption in waste operations.
. Understand the challenges, benefits, and ethical considerations of adopting AI within the waste sector.
. Anticipate future trends in AI and prepare for the evolving role of digital solutions in waste management.
. Evaluate real-world examples of AI implementation in UK waste management operations.
. Identify potential AI applications, including smart sorting, predictive maintenance, and dynamic routing.
. Learn how to develop strategies for integrating AI technologies into existing waste management practices.
. Earn a certificate and contribute to your CPD for professional development.
General Information
Certificate: Yes
Duration: 15 mins
Contributes to CPD: Yes
How will I access the course?
To book this training you must sign in or create an account - please complete this process on the right of this page. Once you have booked you will be emailed with a username, password and a link to access the training.
About this training
CIWM recognises that “as society moves from a ‘take, make and dispose’ mentality towards a circular economy, the resource and waste industry needs to the prepared for this shift.”
This short course will combine video and interactive e-learning will help you to develop a greater understanding of circular economy and what it means for individuals, organisations and the resource and waste management sector.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING
a) All candidates taking this e-learning course, MUST have an individual email address.
b) If purchasing multiple licences, then please send a note of the candidates’ names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.
What will I learn on the course?
• What is the circular economy.
• What are the key principles of a circular economy.
• Why are we looking to transition to a more circular economy.
• How can the circular economy be achieved.
• How can the resource and waste management sector support the transition to a circular economy.
Who is it for?
• All staff at all levels
• CIWM members
What are the entry requirements for this course?
You do not require any prior knowledge of waste and resource management to enrol in this course.
How will I benefit from taking the course?
Once you have completed this training, you will understand circular economy and what it means for individuals, organisations and the resource and waste management sector.
You can continue your professional development by enrolling on one of the following:
• Circular Economy and Waste Management
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Introduction to Net Zero
• Introduction to Sustainability
• Introduction to Climate Change
General Information
Certificate: Yes
Duration: 15 to 30 minutes
Legislation used: UK
Contributes to CPD: Yes
How will I access the course?
To book this training you must sign in or create an account - please complete this process on the right of this page. Once you have booked you will be emailed with a username, password and a link to access the training.
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
In 2018, a waste crime consultation was held which included waste exemption reforms designed to ensure exemptions could no longer be used to mask illegal waste activity in England and Wales.
This short course will use interactive e-learning to help you to develop a greater understanding of what changes will be implemented following this consultation and what it means for individuals, organisations and the resource and waste management sector.
- Teacher: Ann Munro
About this training
This 3-hour eLearning course provides an understanding of waste legislation in the UK.
The course aims to improve the delegates’ understanding of the core waste legal obligations.
To ensure that information is up-to-date and accurate, this course has been developed with input from the waste industry, consultants with regulatory experience and experienced training professionals.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE BOOKING
a) All candidates taking this e-learning course, MUST have an individual email address.
b) If purchasing multiple licences, then please send a note of the candidates’ names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.
What will I learn on the course?
• The extent of UK legislation relating to waste.
• Key issues in relation to the legal definition of waste
• An introduction to the permitting and licensing processes which cover the treatment, recovery and disposal of waste.
• An introduction to waste exemptions.
• How to practically comply with waste Duty of Care and other related controls.
• Essential elements of hazardous waste controls.
• Essential elements of a range of specific waste regulatory controls
• New and future waste regulations, such as Extended Producer Responsibility and Deposit Return Schemes.
• Signpost to follow-on CIWM courses and regulatory guidance.
Who is it for?
• Suitable for all members of staff at waste sites, but would be of specific relevance to those in a managerial, environmental or regulatory role.
• Members of staff in other sectors who have a waste management role.
• Consultants and those who support the waste sector in a technical advisory role.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
You do not require any prior knowledge of waste regulations or waste management to enrol in this course.
How will I benefit from taking the course?
Once you have completed this training, you will have an increased appreciation for the extent of the waste regulatory framework within the UK. You will know where to access guidance and further support. Images, interactive elements, links and quizzes are used to help you understand and remember the course content.
You can continue your professional development by enrolling on one of the following:
• Duty of Care
• Environmental Permitting and Exemptions
• Circular Economy and Waste Management
• Sustainability and Waste Management
General Information
Certificate: Yes
Duration: 180 minutes
Legislation used: UK
Contributes to CPD: Yes
How will I access the course?
To book this training you must sign in or create an account - please complete this process on the right of this page. Once you have booked you will be emailed with a username, password and a link to access the training.
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro
The risk tier table is applicable to facilities in England and Wales operating in accordance with the Environmental Permitting Regulations. It can be used to identify the technical competence requirements for the different permitted waste facilities.
This short course combines video and interactive e-learning to help you to develop a greater understanding of the risk tier table and how it can be used to support individuals, organisations and the resource and waste management sector.
- Teacher: Ann Munro
- Teacher: Ann Munro