Environmental Waste Management
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Environmental Waste Management
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Conservation and Waste
2 Domestic Waste
3 Street Cleaning and the Disposal of Waste
4   The Effects of Industry on the Environment
5   Nuclear Fuel and Waste
6   Water and its Treatment
7   Waste and Recycling
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Conservation and Waste.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain your understanding of the term Conservation
 
Module 2 – Domestic Waste.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Review the difference between sewage and sewerage and examine the methods of disposing of waste
 
Module 3 – Street Cleaning and the Disposal of Waste.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the various methods used to clean streets
LO2   Discuss how waste is disposed of
 
Module 4 – The Effects of Industry on the Environment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the effects of Industry on the Environment
 
Module 5 – Nuclear Fuel and Waste.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss your understanding of Nuclear Fuel
 
Module 6 – Water and its Treatment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the impurities found in water and discuss how these impurities are removed
 
Module 7 – Waste and Recycling.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how we can contribute towards recycling

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