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REGULATING LITTER AND
OTHER WASTE TRAINING
Unpacking the Environment Protection Act 2017
Professional development to assist those authorised under the Environment Protection Act 1970 to transition to the Environment Protection Act 2017. The course provides clear instructions on what is contained in the new Act and how this will impact the scenarios that authorised officers face on a daily basis.
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Understand the main litter provisions in the Environment Protection Act 2017
Understand everyday use of enforcement tools from Part 6.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017
Understand methods to estimate volume and identify the appropriate offence
Objectives
ONLINE
Limited size online sessions with an expert trainer and supported with resource materials. Single or group tickets available
ONLINE
IN PERSON
IN PERSON
Limited sessions available for organisation/s to receive training on premises. Supported with resource materials
RECORDED
SEMINAR
RECORDED SEMINAR
A recorded seminar will be released. Available online in June.
Delivery
These courses have been reviewed and endorsed by EPA Victoria
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Builds on the Regulating Litter and Other Waste Toolkit released by EPA Victoria (1927)
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Benefits any person transitioning into the new Act
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All supporting materials provided, including templates and links to other resources
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Case study based
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Interactive sessions give attendees opportunity to demonstrate their learning
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Opportunity to reconnect with skilled trainers in the future
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Officers with a minimum of 6 months experience authorised. You might not investigate or resolve waste issues on a daily basis, but you still use the current Environment Protection Act. Officers with less experience should consider attending a Litter Enforcement Investigations Course
INTERMEDIATE
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You use the current Environment Protection Act to investigate and resolve waste issues regularly. Or you are working as a specialist in the field (as dedicated Litter Enforcement Officer or other)
EXPERIENCED
Courses for officers with different experience
Register for an intermediate or experienced course depending on your experience and daily duties
Onlne course
Upcoming Online Events
- 22 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017 in Victoria. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- Sold Out10 Oct 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pmBrisbane, Brisbane QLD, AustraliaProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 in QLD. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques.
- RSVP Closed14 May 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017 in Victoria. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- 07 May 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmHobart, Hobart TAS, AustraliaProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Litter Act 2007 in Tasmania. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques.
- RSVP Closed01 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmOnlineThis member meeting will be explore the role of recycling and resource recovery in reducing litter and illegal dumping, including programs like container refund schemes and how they have impacted littering behaviour​​. Options for land managers to manage these sites or initiatives will be discussed.
- 12 Dec 2023, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmMelbourne, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe annual Christmas Member Meeting will profile the most innovative investigations we have seen from authorised officers, delivered using scenario based learning so officers can learn from industry leaders. The Waste Enforcement Champion of 2023 will also be announced.
- 31 Oct 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017. Trainees will also learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- 18 Oct 2023, 8:30 am – 5:00 pmJasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe Waste Enforcement Association Australia and the Environment Protection Authority Victoria will host the Australian Illegal Waste Conference at the Jasper Hotel in Melbourne, featuring expert speakers and regulatory training to improve management of illegal waste.
- RSVP Closed13 Sept 2023, 10:00 am – 3:30 pmMicrosoft TeamsThe Waste Enforcement Association Australia and Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) have partnered to develop a training course on residential noise enforcement for Council officers in Victoria. Looking to join? Find the link to access webinar below.
- RSVP Closed
- 13 July 2023, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmMelbourne, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe Residential Noise Enforcement Training Day is aimed at improving Council officers' understanding, confidence, and use of provisions for residential noise under the Environment Protection Act 2017 and its subordinate regulations.
- 01 June 2023, 10:00 am – 11:00 am AESTMicrosoft teamsThis special interest group will assist authorised officers in accessing and sharing intelligence, building investigation technique and networking in issues related to dumped or stockpiled tyres. Intelligence updates will be provided and the special interest group will
- Sold Out16 May 2023, 9:00 am – 4:00 pmMicrosoft Teams or in person availableProfessional development for Litter Enforcement Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017, as well as understand the key steps to prosecuting waste matters.
Upcoming On Premises Events
- 22 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017 in Victoria. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- Sold Out10 Oct 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pmBrisbane, Brisbane QLD, AustraliaProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 in QLD. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques.
- RSVP Closed14 May 2024, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017 in Victoria. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- 07 May 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmHobart, Hobart TAS, AustraliaProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Litter Act 2007 in Tasmania. Trainees will learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques.
- RSVP Closed01 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmOnlineThis member meeting will be explore the role of recycling and resource recovery in reducing litter and illegal dumping, including programs like container refund schemes and how they have impacted littering behaviour​​. Options for land managers to manage these sites or initiatives will be discussed.
- 12 Dec 2023, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmMelbourne, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe annual Christmas Member Meeting will profile the most innovative investigations we have seen from authorised officers, delivered using scenario based learning so officers can learn from industry leaders. The Waste Enforcement Champion of 2023 will also be announced.
- 31 Oct 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMicrosoft TeamsProfessional development for Authorised Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017. Trainees will also learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus useful investigation techniques
- 18 Oct 2023, 8:30 am – 5:00 pmJasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe Waste Enforcement Association Australia and the Environment Protection Authority Victoria will host the Australian Illegal Waste Conference at the Jasper Hotel in Melbourne, featuring expert speakers and regulatory training to improve management of illegal waste.
- RSVP Closed13 Sept 2023, 10:00 am – 3:30 pmMicrosoft TeamsThe Waste Enforcement Association Australia and Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) have partnered to develop a training course on residential noise enforcement for Council officers in Victoria. Looking to join? Find the link to access webinar below.
- RSVP Closed
- 13 July 2023, 9:00 am – 5:00 pmMelbourne, 489 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaThe Residential Noise Enforcement Training Day is aimed at improving Council officers' understanding, confidence, and use of provisions for residential noise under the Environment Protection Act 2017 and its subordinate regulations.
- 01 June 2023, 10:00 am – 11:00 am AESTMicrosoft teamsThis special interest group will assist authorised officers in accessing and sharing intelligence, building investigation technique and networking in issues related to dumped or stockpiled tyres. Intelligence updates will be provided and the special interest group will
- Sold Out16 May 2023, 9:00 am – 4:00 pmMicrosoft Teams or in person availableProfessional development for Litter Enforcement Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017, as well as understand the key steps to prosecuting waste matters.
On premises
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