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Waste Management and Treatment

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Infrastructure Services

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The course on Waste Management and Treatment This is a unique opportunity to break into a booming industry where the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. The the issue of waste, from municipal solid waste to radioactive waste, requires effective and modern management. Through this course, you will develop essential skills for identifying, classifying, and treating various types of waste. You will learn about the environmental impact landfills and thermal treatment facilities, as well as the implementation of the Triple R: Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Taking this course will open doors for you in an ever-expanding job market.

Objectives

• Understand the key concepts and definitions of the solid waste.
• Identify the origin and classification of the municipal waste.
• Analyze the environmental issues agricultural waste.
• Describe the composition of the livestock waste and its management.
• Evaluate the management of industrial and hazardous waste.
• Explain the applications and management of radioactive waste.
• Recognize the types and management of special waste.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. SOLID WASTE Introduction Concepts and Definitions Current Situation TEACHING UNIT 2. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE Introduction Origin, Definition, and Classification Composition, Characteristics, and Trends Household Waste TEACHING UNIT 3. AGRICULTURAL WASTE Evolution of Agriculture Environmental Issues in Agriculture Characteristics of Agricultural Waste TEACHING UNIT 4. LIVESTOCK WASTE Livestock facilities Composition and characteristics of the waste generated Manure, slurry, and guano TEACHING UNIT 5. INDUSTRIAL WASTE Origin and Composition Issues and Management of Hazardous Waste Organic Products TEACHING UNIT 6. RADIOACTIVE WASTE Introduction Energy Sources Radioactivity: Types and Characteristics of Radiation Applications of Radioactivity Issues and Management Nuclear Power Plants: Environmental Impacts TEACHING UNIT 7. SPECIAL WASTE Definition, Types, Composition, and Origin Issues and Management TEACHING UNIT 8. WASTE TREATMENT Historical Development Characteristics of Waste Management Types of Treatment TEACHING UNIT 9. LANDFILLS Introduction Types of Landfills Controlled Landfills: Functions, Characteristics, and Design Landfill Operations Evolution of Landfilling Environmental Issues TEACHING UNIT 10. THERMAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS Characteristics and Operation Key Aspects of Management Environmental Issues TEACHING UNIT 11. THE THREE Rs Definition Waste reduction: factors and techniques Reuse Recycling Separate collection Municipal solid waste recovery facilities
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