Zero Waste: Zero Waste Academy CoursesResource Recovery Centre Management Training CourseCourse OverviewThe Resource Recovery Centre Management course has been created to develop the skills of workers who have the potential to take on management roles in community recycling operations. It is also suitable for current managers of operations and for those considering starting up a community recycling venture. Course participants will come away from this course with a balanced overview of the many issues and skills required to operate a Community Recycling Programme. A course aimed specifically at developing the skills of workers on recycling operations will be available later this year. The Management course has been developed by John Ransley and Josie Uren of Innovative Waste Kaikoura. DatesFor the next course, please contact J.B.Hannon@massey.ac.nz Course Content The course covers the following areas:
Class SizeEach five-day (one working week) course will be limited to six participants. Fees$tbc (includes course material, along with morning and afternoon teas and lunch) AccommodationSunrise Lodge 03 319 7444 Commercial 03 319 5087 Norfolk Pine 0800 106 706 Blue Seas 0800 500 7077 TravelYou will be provided with transport to and from the course each day. Bus and shuttle details are as follows: Intercity Coachlines 03 379 9020 Blenheim Airport to Kaikoura: Blenheim Taxis 03 577 2072 Chch Airport to Kaikoura: South Is Connections 03 366 6633 Atomic Shuttle 03 322 8883 How to apply
Please note that course registration fees are non-refundable unless we are notified in writing, at least five days before the course begins. You may transfer the registration to another member of your staff however. Wastebusters Trust Canterbury are running a Zero Waste Education training course on Zero Waste Business Programme & Waste Exchange
Wastebusters Trust Canterbury are leaders in waste minimisation education, having developed a comprehensive waste minimisation education programme over the past 8 years. Our programmes are delivered under contract to Ashburton District Council, Selwyn District Council, Mackenzie District Council & Environment Canterbury. During the training day attendees will focus on one of the two programmes areas listed. The workshop will examine: Schools Programme • setting up an environmental programme in schools • linking waste minimisation education to school curriculum • influencing school waste handling procedures • influencing policy changes • conducting practical sessions • maximising student involvement • providing ongoing support Business Programme • setting up Zero Waste Business Programme and Waste Exchange • influencing businesses to adopt a zero waste policy • listing all reusable materials on the waste exchange and actively seek solutions • providing ongoing support with comprehensive waste minimisation • how to keep the business programme vibrant and alive **Also Available**
*Zero Waste Schools Education Package, P.O.A. A separate teaching manual for 4 units, includes poems, songs, quizzes, videos etc to stimulate fun and interactive learning, includes evaluation forms for teachers.
*Zero Waste Business Package & Waste Exchange, P.O.A. Delivery manual (on disk), educational videos plus the Zero Waste "box of tricks" containing NZ products made from recycled materials
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