Compost Facility Operation - Micro-Credential - Sligo
This module provides compost operators, regulators of facilities and anyone interested in starting a composting facility with the practical knowledge on how to compost properly, how to produce a high-quality compost product and how to be compliant with regulations.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Atlantic Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 semester part-time, blended.
Study Hours
The programme is delivered over 6 days, comprising three blocks of 2 days over a period of two months.
On-Campus Attendance
The course comprises lectures and site visits to a large green waste composting facility (windrow technology), a small green waste composting facility and food waste composting facility (In- vessel/Animal By- Product Facility).
Entry Requirements
The course is open to all persons interested Compost Facility Operations, working in or seeking to gain employment in this area.
Further information
Total Fees €1,595
The course allows participants to satisfy the general Environmental Protection Agency requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced facility manager to operate a licensed composting facility.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for local authority or Environmental Protection Agency enforcement staff, compost operators, compost facility developers and technology providers.
Modules
Compost Facility Operations
Examination & Assessment
Students are required to complete reports of site visits and other assignments and to undertake an exam at the end of the course.
Course Coordinator: Percy Foster: admissions.sligo@atu.ie
Student Advisor: Mary Nicholson; mary.nicholson@atu.ie