Wastewater management in wool processing
Issued by
The Woolmark Company
Earners of the Wastewater management in wool processing course badge have an advanced understanding of the nature of wool processing effluents and the different methods for management of polluting effluents. They also appreciate the methods for removing potential pollutants from liquid effluents and can describe the application of effluent management techniques to wool processing specifically.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Skills
- Raw Wool Scouring
- The dyeing of wool
Earning Criteria
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Complete the Wastewater management in wool processing course on the Woolmark Learning Centre.
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Describe the components of the effluents from all wool processes and their potential impact on the environment.
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Outline in general terms the methods for treatment of effluents, especially those from wet processes.
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Explain the different chemical, physical and biological waste management methods available to wool processors and some of the problems associated with these.
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Describe the concept of waste minimisation.
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Identify best practice principles involved in treating raw wool scouring effluent.
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Outline the application of the quality control to wool processing effluents.