This course covers aspects of environmental engineering and management. The course is valuable to practicing engineers and scientists in the environmental field. It comprises a knowledge review, discussion forum and case studies. Delegates will be taught how to contribute meaningfully to evaluations, designs and analysis for environmental systems planning and management with both a local and global perspective.
Learning outcomes:
The student should, after completing this course, be able to contribute meaningfully to evaluations, designs, and analysis for environmental systems planning and management with both a local and global perspective.
Course content:
Course themes:
- The legal framework for environmental systems - plus ISO 14001/9000
- Environmental Management Practices including EIM, EMS, and SEA (1/2 day)
- Life cycle assessment and engineering
- Biological and ecological aspects of environmental systems
- Environmental/natural resources economics
- Environmental auditing
- Environmental impact assessments
- Strategies for waste reduction and disposal
- Air pollution control strategies
Entry requirements:
Practical experience in air quality, water quality and waste management.
Date: 19 October 2015
to 22 October 2015
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria main Campus, Pretoria
Cost: R9,000(VAT Incl.)