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Introduction to Waste & Recycling

A foundational course covering how the waste and recycling sector operates, the regulatory setting, circular economy basics, and environmental responsibilities. Best suited to new entrants and organisations engaging with the sector.

~3 hours self paced Online any time Digital Certificate on completion

What you’ll gain from this course

A clear, practical understanding of how the Queensland waste and recycling sector works end-to-end

Familiarity with the regulatory setting and environmental responsibilities relevant to the sector

An introduction to circular economy principles and how they apply in practice

Confidence navigating the sector’s terminology, structure, and key stakeholders

Practical knowledge to support safer decisions in operational settings

An industry-endorsed credential you can use as evidence of professional development

This course is for you if you’re a:

Worker or job seeker new to the waste and recycling sector
Staff member in a council, operator, or recycler needing a consistent baseline
Person from an adjacent industry entering waste or recycling facilities
Support role engaging with the sector – admin, procurement, HR, or communications
Business owner or entrepreneur exploring circular economy or resource recovery
Employer onboarding new staff who need sector context quickly

Course information

Pilot enrolments open [DATE]

Places are limited and allocated first in, best dressed. Enrol now to secure your spot.

Course code
[CODE]
Duration
~3 hours
Delivery
Online, self-paced
Assessment
Knowledge checks throughout + final assessment
Certificate
Digital certificate on completion
Pilot pricing
Available during pilot · $250 per person after pilot
Prerequisites
None

Training for industry, by industry

Waste Recycling Academy Queensland (WRAQ) is the training initiative of WRIQ – Queensland’s peak body for waste and recycling, representing 90+ organisations across the state. Every course is designed with industry input, delivered by people who understand how this sector actually works.

Backed by WRIQ

Queensland’s peak body for waste and recycling

90+ member organisations

From multinationals to family-owned operators

QLD Government funded

Pilot program – free places now open

Designed for this industry

QLD-specific content, built with industry input

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Places are limited

Free during the pilot

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$250 per course after the pilot

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