The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is excited to announce their first training session on the impact of human activities on the environment. Join this Level 1 Accredited Waste Management in Midrand from 15 to 16 March 2017.

IWMSA is encouraging all members and non-members who operate in the environmental and waste management fields to attend and be educated on how to dispose of harmful objects.

The focus of the programme is to realise and understand how human activities impact the environment.

** Please note that the course will only take place if there is a minimum of ten delegates.

Purpose of the course

The purpose of this course is for delegates to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management. After the training you will be able to:

• Identify components of the environment and respond to questions about their interrelationships within their context.
• Use appropriate terminology when speaking about environmental issues.
• Recognise the impacts of events and human activities on the environment.
• Gather information related to environmental impacts and report results.
• Take appropriate action to address the impact of human activities on the environment.

Delegates can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as:

• Clearing invasive species and water courses.
• Land development projects.
• Collecting and processing waste.
• Working in community initiatives with an environmental focus.
• Preventing and responding to pollution.
• Inspecting facilities to prevent pollution or adverse environmental impacts.

Benefits of attending

The IWMSA’s overall waste strategy is to upskill those operating in the waste management industry. The institute relentlessly grow its core competencies in pioneering innovative value-based solutions to serve its clients. The IWMSA is providing all role-players in this field a platform to enhance their insight and understanding of handling and disposing of waste.

Candidates will receive the following:

• All training materials and portfolio documentation required by LGSETA
• Training manual
• Lunch on the training days, including non-alcoholic drinks
• Certificate of Competency; once declared competent, subject to final verification
• Uploading of learner details on the National Learner Record Database (SAQA)

Professional and Qualified Trainer/s and Assessor/s (Registered with LGSETA)

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at those involved in the waste management industry as well as those who have recently acquired the responsibility for managing waste within their organisations.

Register NOW as seats are limited!

Please click on the links below:
1. Accredited training information
2. Register now

Details:

Venue: Plastics|SA, Midrand, Gauteng

Date: 15 – 16 March 2017

Costs:

• IWMSA Members: R 5,130.00 (Excl. VAT)
• Non-Members: R 5, 700.00 (Excl. VAT)