ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Waste Management

ProQual

Ofqual Regulated Awarding Body

Level 3

1 Mandatory Units

Course Features

Key Highlights

25 Hours TQT

Duration: 3 Day

Online Study Mode

Evidence & Assignment Based

ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management : Waste Management

Course Overview

What is this course

The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Waste Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification within the RQF, designed to provide a practical understanding of how effective waste management supports energy efficiency and carbon reduction. It aligns with UK sustainability priorities and promotes responsible resource use within organisations.

This course explores how waste impacts energy consumption, focusing on key practices such as the waste hierarchy, recycling, reuse, and energy recovery. Learners will develop skills to monitor waste streams, identify reduction opportunities, and apply cost-effective strategies that improve both environmental and operational performance.

The qualification is informed by core UK legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, and Climate Change Act 2008. It ensures learners understand compliance requirements while supporting the UK’s transition towards a circular economy and long-term sustainability goals.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

Be able to undertake a basic audit of greenhouse gas emissions in their workplace
Understand key challenges in waste streams and the appropriate use of waste
Understand financial advantages and disadvantages of their organisation’s waste stream
Understand the use of waste as a renewable resource

Who Should Attend

Target Audience and Participants

The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Waste Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that helps professionals understand how waste management links with energy efficiency. It provides practical knowledge of UK waste laws, the waste hierarchy, and circular economy principles, supporting better compliance and resource use.

This course is ideal for:

Waste and resource managers who want to understand how waste impacts energy use and carbon emissions under the Climate Change Act 2008
Energy and environmental coordinators responsible for managing sustainability targets and energy plans
Facilities and estates managers who need to understand their duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Sustainability officers seeking clear knowledge of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Production and operations supervisors managing waste streams in industries such as manufacturing and logistics
Compliance and regulatory staff ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and standards
Construction site managers handling demolition and construction waste responsibly
Local authority waste and recycling officers planning community waste strategies
Consultants and advisors in waste, energy, or environmental management
Learners progressing from Level 2 or aiming to move into Level 4 studies in environmental or energy management

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