Certificate IV - Liquid Trade Waste

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Contact the National Centre for Sustainability on 03 921 0 1903 or email ncs@swin.edu.au to express interest in this course

Background

In 2006, EPA Victoria in partnership with VicWater and the National Centre for Sustainability at Swinburne University of Technology commissioned the development of a trade waste training resource (Liquid Trade Waste Management). The resulting training course now holds accreditation by the Victorian Qualifications Authority (VQA) as a Certificate IV in Liquid Trade Waste Management.

This course includes four units of competency developed to specifically address best practice trade waste management. These units, designed in consultation with the Hatlar Group (with significant input from key members of the Victorian water industry), are based on the “Guidelines for best practice trade waste management by water businesses”, a joint initiative of VicWater and EPA Victoria.

Course structure and delivery

The liquid trade waste competencies will enable participants to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of effective and best practice liquid trade waste management, with substantial depth in specific industry areas.

This course is delivered by key staff from the Hatlar Group and is offered as 10 sessions over 5 weeks, with 2 full days of training per week and includes a one day site visit.

The course is comprised of the following four units:

Unit title	Elements of competency
Undertake Trade Waste Measurements	Determine measurement requirements Establish equipment requirements Conduct measurements Record and evaluate results
Review Trade Waste Systems	Locate and classify sources of trade waste Assess system performance Recommend opportunities to minimise trade waste Develop and evaluate waste management plan
Implement Risk Management of Trade Waste	Assess compliance Implement compliance processes Implement risk management Maintain trade waste management data
Review Trade Waste Technologies	Identify performance criteria for trade waste treatment Identify preferred technology Review technology application and make recommendations

Course dates 2008 – future dates to be advised

The Certificate IV - Liquid Trade Waste is delivered through industry partnerships on a demand basis. To register your interest, please contact us.

For Applications, enquiries and further information contact:

National Centre for Sustainability
Swinburne University
Ph (03) 9210 1903
Email ncs@swin.edu.au