Course Information

Authorised officers within local government are responsible for the management of all environmental media: air, noise, water and waste for which they are the appropriate regulatory authority (ARA).

Target Audience

This two-day course is designed for any officer required to administer the POEO Act. Positions may include Environmental Managers, Waste Management Officers, Regional Officers, Rangers, Compliance Officers, Environmental Officers, Health and Building Inspectors.

Learning outcomes

In this two-day course, participants will:

• Implement strategies to prevent, minimise, and manage environmental pollution and waste
• Identify and interpret legislation that is relevant to the areas of responsibility and the powers of Authorised Officers
• Organise and supervise the use and administration of regulatory tools
• Understand and compare the powers of Authorised Officers from all other regulatory authorities
• Share case studies from different Councils and agencies on how they administer the POEO Act.

Here's what previous clients have to say:

"The course is very enjoyable - I highly recommend it!"

"Good material, well organised, comprehensive."

"As an inexperienced council officer this course has provided me with a great deal of knowledge and confidence to carry out my duties."

"The course was very informative and I learnt a lot. I now feel more confident in my role as an authorised officer."

"The presenters were great, informative and really helpful."

"The course was very useful and enjoyable. It clarified many areas of uncertainty that I had."

"I learnt a lot even though I was quite experienced before the course."

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