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'This course is a great tool for developing all aspects of schools recycling collections, I went on it last year and it was probably one of the most useful courses that I have ever been on.' Liz Drew, Recycling Officer - Armagh.
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Schools recycling schemes: improving performance

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Aims

This course enables delegates to establish the performance of current recycling collection schemes for schools, review the schemes, plan and implement improvements that will increase the efficiency and sustain the improved performance of the schemes by planned communication with the schools.

Target audience

The course is targeted at individuals with responsibility for delivering an efficient schools recycling collection scheme and/or communicating with schools.  Delegates who work for authorities who are not currently operating a scheme will also find the course relevant.

Before attending WRAP’s ‘Schools recycling schemes: improving performance’ course we recommend that delegates attend the Recycling Managers Training Course - Phase 1 (Standard).

Duration

1.5 days residential (Day 1: 14.00 to Day 2: 16:00).

Level

Masters Level (NVQ equivalent 7)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Identify key data and information required for planning and delivering improvements to a recycling collection scheme for schools.
  • Collect appropriate data for monitoring the performance of the current scheme.
  • Use the data to evaluate the performance of the current scheme and the effectiveness of current communications with schools.
  • Identify the target audience(s) and their communications needs, the types of messages that may be needed and different communications methods and techniques to be used.
  • Distinguish between aspects of the performance that may be improved through operational changes or improved communications.
  • Identify operational improvements to a recycling scheme for schools  OR
  • identify improvements to the communications with schools and communicate opportunities for scheme improvements to colleagues responsible for operations.
  • Develop an action plan to include monitoring and evaluation for improving and sustaining the scheme OR the communications.

Pre-course work

Delegates are required to undertake preparation prior to attending the course - see course outline for further details.  

Work-based report 

Delegates are required to complete one work-based report and submit this within 3 months of course attendance - see course outline for further details.

Accreditation

CIWM

The course and work based report contribute two days towards a Graduate’s Structured Education & Training Programme or 12 hours towards CPD.
Six months free Affiliate Membership is available to delegates who are not already members of CIWM.

Anglia Ruskin University

Completion of this course is recognised as being equivalent to 5 credits at Higher Education (HE) Level 4 (Qualifications Credit Framework QCF Level 7) by Anglia Ruskin University

Course outline

Schools recycling schemes - improving performance Course outline Nov2010.pdf (133 kb) [pdf]

Cost

Course

Fees (per delegate)

Local Authority

Non-Local Authority

Schools recycling schemes: improving performance

No charge

£350

All prices exclude VAT.

Discretionary full or partial bursaries may be available for Third Sector bodies providing services to local authorities. Please apply by email to training@wrap.org.uk

Payment of fees (non Local Authorities)

Registration will only be confirmed if the following payment details have been received:

  • Purchase order number; and
  • Contact name and address for invoice

 

Registration form


Contact

Training Support
WRAP
21 Horsefair
Banbury

OX16 0AH
Tel: 01295 819655
Fax: 01295 819911