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Duty of Care Course

  • Duration:1 Day
  • Cost:£485 + VAT
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Can you be confident that your business is fulfilling its obligations?

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Cost £485.00 Duration 1 day Code CIWM1

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Who is it for

This course is of vital importance for those with responsibility for the production, transport, handling, treatment and disposal of wastes, and will be of particular interest and relevance to waste producers in all industry sectors. It is a logical follow-on course for Waste Awareness Certificate delegates.

What is it about

Q: Do you produce waste?
A: We all do!

Q: Do you manage waste?
A: The waste Duty of Care legislation affects every business in the UK who produces or handles Controlled Waste.

Q: Can you be confident that your business is fulfilling its obligations?
A: This course provides practical up-to-date advice on the legislation and how to comply with the regulations in conjunction with the code of practice.

CIWM course dates and prices: Please note, prices displayed are dependent on membership of CIWM/ESA. Please enquire for exact prices and dates for your organisation.


Course Overview

09.30 Aims & Objectives

09.45 Introductions

10.00 The key reasons why we have Duty of Care

Session 1 - Fundamental Obligations of the Duty Refreshments
Session 2 - What the legislation says and what this means in practice for day to day operations
Session 3 - The fundamental role of the producer

13.00 Lunch

Session 4 - What the new guidance suggests by role
Session 5 - Audit information requirements
How to complete a CWTN and the relevance of a CWTN Refreshments
Session 6 - Where do I go for information, why and how
Review and self assessment

16.15 Close


What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course you will:

  • Understand the key reasons why we have Duty of Care and how the producer plays a fundamental role
  • Be aware of the current legislative requirements and what this means in practice
  • Be familiar with the anticipated new Code of Practice
  • Understand your Auditing requirements as identified in the Code of Practice
  • Appreciate how YOUR Duty of Care obligations relate to the requirements of Environmental Permitting, Carrier Controls and Site Waste Management Plans
  • Know how to complete a Waste Transfer Note and understand why they are important to you

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This course is accredited for CPD

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