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PCT-PC-021 · Professional Certificate Programme · School of Health, Safety & Human Services

Waste Management

Learn practical waste-management fundamentals including waste identification, segregation, storage, collection, recycling, records, health and safety, and environmental responsibility.

2 Months DurationBeginner LevelOnline / Self-Paced FormatPloutos Certificate of Completion Award
Waste Management
Course overview

Learn practical waste-management fundamentals including waste identification, segregation, storage, collection, recycling, records, health and safety, and environmental responsibility.

What you will learn

  • Identify common waste streams and risks
  • Apply practical segregation and storage procedures
  • Support safe collection and handling practices
  • Maintain waste records and contractor documentation
  • Promote reduction, reuse, recycling and responsible disposal

Programme structure

This programme includes 8 structured lessons, practical activities, portfolio evidence and a final online knowledge check. Complete all lessons and achieve the required assessment mark to unlock the course certificate.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common waste streams and risks
  • Apply practical segregation and storage procedures
  • Support safe collection and handling practices
  • Maintain waste records and contractor documentation
  • Promote reduction, reuse, recycling and responsible disposal

Programme Information

  • Programme type: Professional Certificate Programme
  • Course code: PCT-PC-021
  • Study load: 8 structured weekly lessons plus practical portfolio work
  • Award: Ploutos Certificate of Completion

Open online enrolment. Any tuition or programme fee must be set by Ploutos administration before billing; no fee is pre-filled in this package.

Curriculum

8 Structured Lessons

1

Waste Management Principles, Waste Streams & Responsibilities

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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2

Waste Identification, Segregation & Labelling

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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3

Storage Areas, Containers & Safe Handling

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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4

Collection Schedules, Contractors & Transfer Records

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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5

Recycling, Reuse & Waste-Minimisation Practices

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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6

Hazard Awareness, PPE, Spills & Incident Reporting

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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7

Waste Records, Inspections & Environmental Monitoring

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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8

Waste Reduction Plan, Awareness Campaign & Capstone

2–4 hours incl. practical work

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