Remediating Contaminated Land CPD
This course aims to provide a clear definition of contaminated land, to introduce the risk-based approach engendered by UK legislation.
Remediating Contaminated Land programme
Dates: 24 March - 18 April 2023
Venue: Newcastle University
About the programme
The aims of this module are to:
- provide a clear definition of contaminated land
- introduce the risk-based approach to contaminated land engendered by UK legislation
- describe the techniques which have historically been used in the reclamation of contaminated sites in the UK. Combined
- together with more recently developed alternative technologies
You will learn about:
- contaminated land and the related “land affected by contamination” and “derelict land”
- the legal framework governing contaminated land in the UK, with emphasis being placed on the recent Part IIA regime
- site investigation and risk assessment
- reviewing traditional and more innovative techniques for the remediation of contaminated sites
- an options appraisal to identify appropriate remediation techniques for a contaminated site in the North East of England
Lectures
Specialist knowledge and understanding are learned:
- during lecture classes
- by computer-hosted reference materials
- during a half-day site visit to a local contaminated land site
Students are encouraged and expected to learn through independent reading and subsequent reflection. They are supported in this by the provision of an appropriate reading list.
Additional learning opportunities include:
- participation in, and discussion of, a half-day visit to a contaminated land site
You'll use key skills throughout participation in the site-visit. Also through the production of the options appraisal report.
Content includes:
- remediating contaminated land
- site investigation and risk assessment
- UK Legislation
- traditional remediation techniques
- process-based remediation techniques
- bioremediation techniques
- guest lecture
For further information
If you have any queries about our CPD programme please email llahub@ncl.ac.uk.