The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)’s Western Cape Branch will be hosting a Virtual Hazardous Waste Training Course that will be held over 4 mornings, this virtual course will be run over the week (excluding the Public Holiday on 4th) starting at 9h00 – 13h00.

This Hazardous Waste Management Training Course aims to enable the delegate to identify, sample and classify hazardous waste in accordance with applicable legislation.

It also covers the correct handling, storage and transportation requirements for hazardous waste, as well as some of the reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal options available for hazardous waste

Topics to be Covered

Waste definitions -Properties of hazardous waste

Waste risk assessments, sampling and analysis

Hazardous waste handling and storage

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

The South African Waste Classification & Management Regulations

SANS 10234: Globally Harmonised System for the Classification & Labelling of Chemicals

Determining waste minimisation, reuse, recycling, treatment and/or disposal.

Prerequisite for the course:

Speak, read, and write English to NQF Level 4.

Have a National Senior Certificate

Can speak, read, write in English to NQF level 4 and have some work experience in the waste industry.

Contact: westerncape@iwmsa.co.za for further information