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The course, “Introduction to Treatment of Tannery Effluent” is designed for training institutions, private companies, and individuals that require an understanding of effluent treatment methods in the leather industry. The course is recommended to be used in a blended approach via classroom instruction using training content or self-learning along with an allocation of time for hands-on application in the laboratory. There are 5 modules in this course as below:
Module 1: Load, norms, in-house treatment. This module will explain the aim of effluent treatment; pollution load and the main wastewater quality parameters; typical discharge norms. It will also offer a general overview of the treatment of tannery effluents, segregation of streams, treatment of spent liming floats, and treatment of chrome-bearing floats
Module 2: Treatment within tannery compound. This refers to the pre-treatment for discharge into the common effluent treatment plant (CETP) collection network, and physical-mechanical (primary) treatment for discharge into municipal sewage.
Module 3: Sludge dewatering. This module explores sludge thickeners, sludge pumps, filter press, centrifuge, belt filter press, flow-chart of physical-chemical treatment, and sludge drying beds.
Module 4: Biological (secondary) treatment. This module looks into activated sludge, aeration devices, oxidation ditch, and the flow-chart of the biological treatment
Module 5: Occupational safety and health (OSH) in CETP, and its costing and management
Link to the course: https://learning.unido.org/course/view.php?id=6
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The course Introduction to Leather Testing is designed for training institutions, private companies and individuals that require understanding of both the theory and application of a wide array of standard test methods in utilize in the leather industry. The course is recommended to be used in a blend of classroom instruction using training content or self-learning along with allocation of time for hands on application in the laboratory. All courses provide opportunity for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
The Course is divided into five modules:
M1: Fundamentals in Material Testing
M2: Basics in Leather Testing
M3: Physical Testing
M4: Fastness Testing
M5: Chemical Testing
Content was developed and prepared as a joint effort between UNIDO, FILK Freiberg Institute and Common Sense. Dr. S. Dietrich will guide you through the course. The course is offered free of charge and a certificate issued upon successful completion of the course.
The course will be available also in additional languages. The course was developed thanks to a generous support from the Government of Japan.
To register to the course, please use this link: https://learning.unido.org/course/view.php?id=56
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Course: Occupational Safety and Health Aspects of Leather Manufacturing - This training programme has been primarily designed for a wide range of people involved in the leather industry: from owners and tanners to managers and supervisors to tannery workers and technicians. Some parts of the training can be used by participants as self-study material. The training can also help in an exchange of ideas on how to improve the occupational safety and health standards at work in the tanneries and effluent treatment plants.
WHY IS SAFETY TRAINING IMPORTANT?
Safety training for employees is important because it reduces workplace injuries, boosts productivity, and creates a safer workplace.
WHY DO STAFF NEED THIS COURSE?
Employers have a legal responsibility to provide key safety information to staff. Your staff need to understand Health & Safety basics in the workplace. The Health & Safety Awareness Course will deliver exactly that and provide your business with legal compliance.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
All practitioners involved in the leather industry but the core principles are applicable to all industries.
OBJECTIVES
This interactive course introduces the participant to many aspects of the Health & Safety at Work and is intended to help raise safety standards and awareness. Blended learning, group activities, case studies, etc will introduce key components and strategies to managing safety effectively.
COURSE CONTENT
The OSHALM Training is a blended learning programme which comprises classroom and online/self-paced components.
The course curriculum is structured into the following eight modules
COURSE BENEFITS
The Health & Safety Awareness Course is perfect for delivering safety awareness information to your staff.
Safety training is more than just a vital tool to keep your company compliant – it’s also an opportunity to foster a strong safety culture throughout the entire organization to make compliance the priority from the start.
Course link: https://learning.unido.org/course/view.php?id=141
