Purpose

To develop the highly specialized skills and knowledge required for efficient Solid Waste Management at entry Level 1.

Aims

The course is designed to give a holistic introduction to the handling of wastes and by products. On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Objectives / Scope

Describe Types, characteristics and sources of wastes (Hazardous & non-Hazardous)
Reference Waste Management Standards, Legislation and Regulations
Understand the HS&E impacts of poor waste management, the concept of “duty of care”, and prioritizing wastes
Implement waste management strategies
Communicate the need for proper waste control to work colleagues
Understand the procedures for control and monitoring of wastes
Demonstrate understanding and awareness of waste labeling
Describe Waste Disposal ProceduresMaintain records of all waste management activities

Who is this Training Course for?

SWM Level 1 is designed for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit all staff with a responsibility for the identification, storage, transfer and disposal of waste, including:

Health and Safety Managers
Environmental managers
Facility Managers
Operations Personnel & Managers, Shift Supervisors & Shift Team Leaders
Process and warehouse staff

Training Mode : Online (Only)

Description

This course covers Solid Waste Treatment and Management, Materials Recycling from Waste, Other Issues such as Sewage sludge, hazardous wastes and more.

SWM Level 1 is designed to provide detailed knowledge of solid waste management and will assist those who are switching or enhancing their career in this sector.

Course Outlines

Section 1: Preamble

Safety Briefing
Course Objective
Process Safety
Solids control concepts dealing with the basics of solids removal techniques and the capabilities of various mechanical devices.
Characteristics of Solids
Discussions / Questions and Answers

Section 2: Solids Control Introduction

Contamination and Solids
Methods for Solids Control
Principles of Solids Separation
Discussions / Questions and Answers

Section 3: Solids Control Introduction

Concentration and Size Distribution of Solids
Sequence of Solids Control Devices
Solids Removal Region according to tank arrangement: (1) Mud/Gas Separator, (2) Shale Shaker, (3) Sand Trap, (4) Degasser, (5) Hydrocyclones, (6) Mud Cleaner, and (7) Centrifuge(s).

Section 4: Solids Control Introduction

Treatments
Solids Control Reporting System on the rig
Equipment Lay-out and Hazards Area Classification
Rig Emergency Response Plans

Section 5: Rig Operations Hazards and Controls

Introduction to Rig Operations Hazards and Controls
Drilling Fluid Safety and environmental policies and compliance
Revisions
Discussions/Questions and Answers

Assessment

Participant underpinning knowledge of solid waste management at entry will be accessed with short answer multiple-choice questionnaire at the end of the course.

Outcome

Participants will gain an in debt understanding of solid waste management. They will also be able to function with minimum supervision as solid waste management resource personnel.