Waste Management / Minimisation

This course introduces learners to key themes in waste management and minimisation, combining legislation, strategy and practice. Core topics include: 

• Waste Management in Ireland: context and challenges 
• What is Waste Minimisation? 
• Legal obligations in relation to Waste Management 
• Benefits of Waste Minimisation 
• Waste Minimisation Process – The 8-Step Waste Reduction Programme 
• Waste Management Hierarchy 
• Developing an Action Plan for your organisation 
• Case studies and practical examples 

The programme is practical and can be customised for In-Company delivery. 

This course is ideal for individuals across all sectors who are responsible for, or involved in, managing or reducing waste within their organisation. It is particularly suitable for those new to waste minimisation or environmental initiatives. 

• Operations and facility staff 
• Environmental, Health & Safety personnel 
• Quality and Compliance professionals 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Explain the core principles and importance of waste minimisation 
• Identify the true cost of waste in business operations 
• Apply the Waste Management Hierarchy to real-world situations 
• Develop a structured internal waste minimisation programme 
• Create an action plan tailored to their organisation 
• Evaluate opportunities for ongoing waste reduction and performance improvement 

This course supports practical capability development through real-world examples and tools. 

This course is delivered by experienced tutors with strong backgrounds in environmental management and sustainability. Each tutor brings real-world auditing experience, sector-specific insights and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support. Our tutors support learners with the insights and practical tools needed to implement change. 

John Collins

John Collins is an experienced Management Systems Coach, Lead Auditor and Tutor with over 30 years’ experience across MedTech, Life Sciences, manufacturing and regulated industries. He combines strong technical knowledge with an engaging and practical training style.

John has extensive experience in Quality Management Systems, auditing, regulatory compliance and process improvement.

As an accredited Lead Auditor and Tutor, John brings a wealth of practical experience into the classroom, helping learners understand how standards and regulatory requirements can be applied effectively in real-world environments.

Areas of Expertise

• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001
• ISO 13485
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• ISO 50001
• Internal & Lead Auditing
• Medical Devices / EU MDR
• MDSAP
• CAPA & Root Cause Analysis
• Risk Management

Shane Curran

Shane Curran is an experienced Management Systems Consultant, Lead Auditor, Lecturer and Tutor with over 20 years’ experience designing and delivering training programmes internationally and more than 30 years’ experience working with ISO certified Management Systems.

Shane has extensive expertise across Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, Laboratory and Medical Device Management Systems.

Alongside his consultancy and active auditing work, Shane lectures in Quality Management and Auditing & Risk Management at the Technological University of the Shannon. He also has more than 10 years’ experience as a National Expert involved in the development of ISO standards, bringing both strong technical knowledge and practical experience to his training.

Areas of Expertise

• Management Systems
• Quality Management
• Auditing & Risk Management
• ISO 9001
• ISO 13485
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• ISO 17025
• ISO 27001
• Internal & External Lead Auditing
• Medical Devices
• EU MDR / MDSAP
• Process Validation

Our training approach is practical, highly interactive and discussion-based, with flexibility to meet organisational needs: 

• Pre-training consultation to tailor content where appropriate (for In-Company courses) 
• Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices 
• Customised In-Company delivery available virtually or on-site 
• Real-time support from expert tutors 

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

Learners who complete this course may wish to progress to other environmental or sustainability programmes: 

• ISO 14001:2015 Overview (Environmental Management Systems) 
• ISO 50001: 2018 Introduction (Energy Management Systems)  
• Internal Environmental and Energy Management Auditor Training 
• IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce