Waste Management

By Dr. G. Janardhanan | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

Learners enrolled: 264

The course on Waste Management is developed and offered at the Diploma level of study.

Waste management is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability, ensuring proper handling, treatment, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. This course provides diploma-level students with foundational knowledge of waste classification, collection, processing, and recycling techniques. Special emphasis is placed on India’s waste management challenges and global best practices, equipping students with the skills to implement sustainable waste management solutions.

India generates millions of tons of waste annually, with rapid urbanization and industrialization contributing to a growing waste crisis. Government initiatives like Swachh Bharat Mission, Solid Waste Management Rules (2016), and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policies are transforming the waste sector. Globally, organizations like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production) emphasize circular economy models and waste reduction strategies. This course will provide students with insights into both national and international waste management frameworks and practices.

The course is designed with:

• Engaging Video Lectures: Expert-led sessions to simplify complex concepts.

• Interactive Assignments: To understand the mechanism to rollout NEP in educational ecosystem.

• Discussion Forums: Collaborate with peers and instructors for a rich learning experience.

• Case Studies

Self-Assessment Quizzes: Evaluate your progress and reinforce key concepts.

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Not Applicable
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	8 weeks
Category :
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	20 Jan 2025
End Date :	15 May 2025
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2025
Exam Date :	17 May 2025 IST
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5
Industry Details :	Teaching

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

Contact NC Support

Email id | swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in

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Course layout

The course is structured in line with AICTE model Curriculum with practical case studies to provide practical learning to the learners:

Module 1: Waste Classification and Sources

Types of waste and their characteristics
Sources and environmental impact
Waste generation rates
Composition – Hazardous Characteristics

Module 2: Waste Sampling, Collection and Transportation

Waste segregation and collection methods
Storage, transfer stations, and logistics
Labelling and Handling of Hazardous Wastes

Module 3: Waste Processing, Treatment and Disposal

Processing Technologies
Biological and Chemical Conversion Technologies
Composting
Thermal Conversion Technologies
Energy Recovery
Incineration
Solidification and Stabilization of Hazardous wastes

Module 4: Landfills

Landfilling, incineration, and composting
Design and Operation of Sanitary Landfills
Secure Landfills and Landfill Bioreactors
Leachate and Landfill Gas Management

Module 5: Waste Management Policies and Global Best Practices

India’s Solid Waste Management Rules
Global policies and SDG linkages
Developing sustainable waste management plans
Circular economy and sustainable waste practices
Elements of Integrated Waste Management

Course Outcomes:

Identify different types of waste (municipal, industrial, hazardous, biomedical, e-waste).
Recognize the environmental and health impacts of improper waste disposal.
Analyze Waste Collection and Transportation Systems:
Explain waste collection, segregation, and storage techniques.
Explain transportation logistics and waste transfer stations.
Explore Waste Treatment and Disposal Techniques
Describe composting, landfill management, and incineration.
Explain advanced waste treatment methods, including waste-to-energy technologies.
Compare conventional vs. modern waste treatment strategies in India and abroad.
Identify key recycling technologies and methods.
Explain the concept of circular economy and waste valorization.
Analyze India’s waste management regulations and initiatives.
Compare global waste management policies and best practices.
Develop sustainable waste management strategies for urban and rural settings.

Books and references

Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management – Vol 1 & 2
Tchobanoglous, G., Theisen, H. and Vigil, S.A. (1993) Integrated Solid Waste Management: Engineering Principle and Management Issue. McGraw Hill Inc., New York.

Instructor bio

Dr. G. Janardhanan

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai.

Dr. G.Janardhanan, M.E.,Ph.D (USA)., Professor and Head, Department of Curriculum Development Planning & Coordination.

He has been working in the domain of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sustainable development in infrastructure, Technology enabled instruction, experiential and activity-based instruction. He has coordinated more than 150 training programmes for National participants and 18 International programme in the area of Sustainable Development, Green building concepts, Water Quality Analysis, Geo-environmental Engineering, Blended and Flipped Classroom, Technology Enabled Teaching Learning, Student Evaluation and Instructional Design and Delivery. He has transformed through training more than 260 international participants and 2500 plus national participants. He has developed virtual laboratory for environmental engineering laboratory and handled several national and international projects in the area of engineering, technology and Engineering Education. He has been recognized as an expert by UNESCO Bangkok on MOOCs in Higher Education

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

Grading Policy:

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

Eligibility for Certification:

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

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