Member training day 2022

The Litter Enforcement Officer Network, in collaboration with EPA Victoria, Hanson and Saint Vincent de Paul Victoria will deliver industry leading training to officers around Victoria for free.

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The training assists those authorised under the Environment Protection Act 1970 to transition to the Environment Protection Act 2017.  The course provides clear instructions on what is contained in the new Act and how this will impact the scenarios that authorised officers face on a daily basis.

Event objectives include: 

1. Improve use of the Environment Protection Act 2017
2. Improve investigation and enforcement of illegal waste across Victoria
3. Network with 150+ authorised officers and see how the new Act is being used

Training objectives include: 

1. Understand the main waste provisions in the Environment Protection Act 2017
2. Understand everyday use of enforcement tools from part 6.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017
3. Understand methods to estimate volume and identify the appropriate offence

This training has been endorsed by EPA Victoria and has improved the knowledge of 100+ authorised officers already.

• Builds on the Regulating Litter and Other Waste Toolkit released by EPA Victoria (1927)
• Benefits any person transitioning into the new Act
• All supporting materials provided, including templates and links to other resources
• Case study based
• Interactive sessions give attendees opportunity to demonstrate their learning
• Opportunity to reconnect with skilled trainers in the future
• Has been delivered to 100+ authorised officers in Victoria, with satisfaction ratings above 95% for content, support and delivery.
• Most importantly, 100% of officers left with an improved confidence using the new Act

Please note that all attendees must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Event attendees are eligible to receive a 10% discount to accommodation at Jasper Hotel Melbourne while rooms are available.