CSARM Series - Module D: Contaminants - The Nature of Harm

UTS, Faculty of Science through its external engagement program is presenting this series of short courses for professionals in the area of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM). The Department of Environmental Sciences is developing this program with the support of NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and industry consultants. The comprehensive program of eight modules will enable participants to update their specific area of expertise, to extend their knowledge base and to network with colleagues in industry and government in this complex field of environmental management.

WHERE: University of Technology, Sydney - SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA

WHEN: 05 August 2010 - 07 August 2010

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SHORT COURSES

Contaminated Site Assessment, Remediation and Management (CSARM) Short Courses Series

Module D: Contaminants - The Nature of Harm, 5-7 Aug 2010

UTS Faculty of Science through its external engagement program is presenting this series of short courses for professionals in the area of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management (CSARM). The Department of Environmental Sciences has developed this program with the support of NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and industry consultants. This comprehensive program will enable participants to update their specific area of expertise, extend their knowledge base and to network with colleagues in industry and government in this complex field of environmental management.

Module D: Contaminants - The nature of harm

_{A primary purpose of assessing site contamination is to estimate potential on-site and off-site harm that the contaminants might cause to human health and/or to the integrity of other species, ecosystems or habitats.}_{This module is designed to extend an understanding of the principles of human and ecological toxicology that underpin risk assessment processes for contaminated sites and policy development in environmental protection arena. Case studies are used throughout to illustrate the concepts and applications introduced in this module.}

_{_{WHO SHOULD ATTEND?}}

_{Environmental professionals}
_{Contaminated site consultants}
_{Environmental engineers}
_{Environmental officers in industry and government}
_{Science and engineering graduates interested in entering this field}

_{PRESENTERS

Presenters include a good mix of UTS: Science and Engineering academics, DECC and CSIRO officers, industry practitioners and experts in environmental law.}

_{COURSE OUTCOMES - specific to Module D

You will gain:}

_{• An understanding of toxicological terminology

• Distinguishing classes of hazardous materials

• An understanding of the scope and limitations of toxicology and how toxicities are assessed

• An understanding of risk-of-harm estimate calculations, and the range and variety of ecological tests

• Understanding the complementary nature of human and ecological toxicology to site assessment}

_{WHEN?

Module D: 5-7 August 2010. See below schedule for the CSARM series dates and times.}

_{WHERE?

This series will be held at UTS City Campus, Broadway. More details will be provided once you have enrolled.}

_{HOW DO I REGISTER?}

_{Limited to 35 participants for each module. Registration will be based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. To book, please complete registration form by clicking on the link.}

_{The CSARM Series...}

Course	Date	Time	Cost	Register
Module D: Contaminants - The Nature of Harm	5-7 Aug 2010	9am to 5pm 9am to 3pm (Sat)	$1,200.00

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