Waste Management Training Programme
Module 1 9th-10th September 2026, Module 2 7th-8th October 2026 and Module 3 18th-19th November 2026
Where: Park Hotel Mullingar
The waste management training programme has now been running for over 27 years since 1999. It was originally developed in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, the EPA, the County Managers Association and FAS to meet the requirements for fit and proper person working on waste licensed facilities. The programme has grown and changed over the last 27 years. It has been providing training not only for waste licence facility operators but also waste facility permitted site companies. It also provides essential training for all types of waste management professionals and in particular waste enforcement officers working in the EPA, local authorities, compliance schemes or other government bodies such as NTFSO, WERLA and DECC.
Andrew Moag has been involved with this programme since its inception as he was the project manager who worked in 1999 developing the original programme. Andrew has carried on delivering large amounts of this training and ensuring that the course is maintained and delivered every year. A number of the other trainers including Vip Patel and Billy Moore have also been involved with this course since its inception and in the delivery of the programme of Module 3/4/5 and 6. Vip and Billy have both retired from training on this programme and Modules 1/2 and 3 (formerly Module 6) will be delivered by Andrew Moag from 2026.
In 2025 we saw a continued reduction in interest and bookings for Module 3/4/5 on landfill, thermal, biological treatment and recycling which had been observed since 2020 and so we have made the decision to reduce the course to offer the essential items Modules 1/2 and 6 renaming module 6 as now the third module Module 3. These offer core training under the topics of “Waste Legislation, Regulation and Compliance”. We are strengthening this element of our training offering by seeking CIWM external accrediation for these modules when taken as a course of 3 modules.
The 2026 course of 3 modules will run in September and October. The course can be taken together as three modules or used on a menu basis to select modules that have a particular interest for the delegate. This new approach of bringing these 3 core modules together meets the requirements for essential training for waste management facility managers as well as waste inspectors, compliance team staff and other regulators.
A range of staff working on facilities or as regulators in the waste industry. We have been training staff for over 26 years and have developed a track record as the main provider of waste technical and legislative training in Ireland. During that time we have trained over 1700 people on the entire programme and 2600 delegates for Modules 1 and 2.
We run a series of other complimentary 1 day courses for waste collectors and facility managers or technicians. Although there are no formal entry requirements to do this programme those with some experience and professional education find the course more relevant to their work roles.
All ETS training courses are provided with comprehensive courseware which includes a manual and any other supporting information that is required during the delivery of the training. Manuals are maintained in up to date condition and are always relevant to of course that is being delivered. The main programme manuals are updated each year and printed for that event. Module 1 and 2 have additional legal reference resources including a copy of the ETS consolidated Waste Management Act that will be up to date at the time of issuing. We design our training delivery so that it not only provides information with powerpoint slides but also comprises group work and individual exercises to allow delegates to get a deeper understanding of the courseware. All our courses are delivered face to face and manuals are provided at the event to ensure every delegate has all of the information they need to have a positive high quality training experience with us.
We typically use a number of hotel venues with appropriate training suites to deliver our training. We select venues that are as close as possible to the majority of delegates and we use venues in Tullamore, Mullingar and Dublin on a routine basis for many of our courses. This full programme delivered in the Autumn 2026 will take place the Park Hotel Mullingar. The main waste management training programme has always been delivered in the Midlands as it represents the most central point for all delegates. As well as good quality training we believe that high quality hospitality is an important part of the overall delegate experience and so our courses come with regular refreshment breaks and a restaurant lunch is provided in the hotel venues. The cost of this hospitality is included in our training costs so there are no additional or hidden extras for delegates when they attend our events.
The main waste management training programme is assessed and this provides you with an appropriate qualification when you complete an individual module or the entire course. Assessment takes place on the second day of each module and comprises a short written test based on the information that has been provided during that module. Due to the volume and complexity of information presented in Modules 1 and 2 the assessments that accompany these Modules are “open book” so delegates may refer to their reference material and legislation. The remaining module 6 is closed book assessments based on short multiple choice questions. A Certificate will be issued to participants who successfully complete any module and the respective assessment. If participants are taking more than one module a combined certificate will be issued when all the modules that are booked have been taken.
Individual modules (Modules 1,2 and 6) are costed at €750 per 2 day course (€850 for Module 1)and can be booked and paid for separately by selecting the ones you wish to book and adding them to your cart. If you book all 3 Modules and complete them in one year, you will automatically receive a discount of €150 and will be charged €2200 in total. Please select the bundle price in the options below if you are taking all 6 Modules.
If you do Module 2 as a standalone Module without doing Module 1 you will need to pay a supplement of €100 for documentation. During Module 2 you will use a number of documents provided when completing Module 1. Typically most delegates do Module 1 and 2 together and this does not arise.
