Talented Technology Training Canada

1400 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9
Tel: 1-888-384-4863
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Distance - Pollution Prevention (P2) and Corporate Sustainability (1.2 CEUs)

Course Code: ENV040
Date: -
Location: This is a Professional Development Distance Program course.
These are open to a start date after you register, not scheduled for a specific date.

A certificate of completed Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be granted at the end of this course. Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

ARE YOU:

  • Looking for professional development but do not have the time to take off from work?

  • Looking for refresher course on specific engineering topics and cannot find an intensive course to serve your needs?

  • This may be your ideal Professional Development course!

Find out more on how the Professional Development Distance Program may work for you - Click here

Duration:

This course is approximately 3-4 weeks in duration.

Learning Method:

  • The PDDP program is more of a self-guided learning style.

  • You are required to read the notes and materials given, complete the follow-up assignments on your own, send in your questions prior to your 1 hour webinar meeting (if required) and be involved in live discussion via the internet.

  • Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion

Description
 
This course will introduce topics that are becoming important to engineers of all backgrounds, as pollution prevention and corporate sustainability are the responsibility of everyone at a workplace. Pollution prevention will focus of the hierarchy of waste prevention, and the differences between product and process P2 initiatives. The course will go over the process of putting together a P2 program at any facility. The concept of considering simple payback periods for project implementation will also be discussed. Corporate sustainability reporting will discuss how companies can work towards mitigating environmental impacts and implementing sustainable practices.
 
Objective
 
Upon completion of this course the participant will have gained an understanding of pollution prevention (P2) programs and initiatives. The participant will be knowledgeable in the steps involved to put together and carry out a P2 program. The participant will be able to carry out simple payback period calculations. The participant will have an understanding of corporate sustainability reporting as well as voluntary initiatives and eco-labelling.
 
Target Audience
 
The target audience for this course are engineers of any background, working or newly graduated. Non-engineers looking to gain knowledge of pollution prevention (P2) and corporate sustainability reporting can also benefit from this course.
 
After you attend this course/workshop, you will be able to:
  • Design a pollution prevention program
  • Calculate simple payback periods
  • Prepare P2 initiatives
  • Evaluate P2 project feasibility
  • Measure P2 project effectiveness
  • Apply corporate sustainability principles
  • Recognize the role of voluntary initiatives and eco-labelling
Special Features
 
The course will use an interactive format to demonstrate application of the concepts that are presented. Participants will have a chance to apply the knowledge that they gain and have feedback from the instructor and other participants.
 
Materials Required
  • Calculators
  • Course notes

The PDDP Distance Education program works as follows:

  • Once you register for this course, you will be sent a login username and password for our online distance website.

  • You will receive the course notes in hard copy through the online website, you will receive a set of notes each week covering the course material.

  • A one hour video-conference session will be conducted by your instructor each week (if required). The objective of this session is to assist in solving the assignments, as well as answer student questions that should be sent to instructor early enough prior to the meeting time. In addition with being able to communicate with the instructor, you will also be able to communicate with other students in the same class and watch their questions being answered as well. (A high speed internet connection is strongly recommended for this feature).

  • Each set of exercises can be completed and submitted by the indicated date and your completed exercise will be marked online and and returned by your instructor.

  • To gain the most from your course, it is highly recommended that you participate fully in all discussions and exercises. Please remember that each course has a form of quiz or exercise at the end to test your understanding of the material. You will be informed of these dates when you receive the course schedule.

*Course commencement date is subject to instructor availability.

To register for this course click on the register button above, or by fax. To register by fax, download and fill our registration form, then fax it to (888) 849-4871. Mail your cheque to our address . If you have a question regarding this course, please click here.

P.S. GIC can offer many of our courses at a location of your choice, at your convenience and tailored to your special needs. For more information, please contact us.

Course Materials:
Each participant will receive a complete set of course notes and handouts that will serve as informative references.

Policies:

GIC reserves the right to cancel or change the date or location of its events. GIC's responsibility will, under no circumstances, exceed the amount of the fee collected. GIC is not responsible for the purchase of non-refundable travel arrangements or accommodations or the cancellation/change fees associated with cancelling them. Please call to confirm that the course is running before confirming travel arrangements and accommodations. Please click here for complete policies.