ENV 01: INTRODUCTION TO PLASTICS AND PETROCHEMICALS
Plastics: Classification, Processing, Testing & Applications. Plastics have generated a lot of interest due to the plastics waste disposal problem that has led to banning of plastics in some countries. Choosing the right type of plastic for intended application poses a tough task for industry players not trained in this specialized field, largely due to the large family of plastics, resins and additives such as fillers, modifiers and reinforcements added. Petrochemicals: Current Issues, Processing, Trends & Safety. Current trends concerning the gasoline, diesel, LPG & production of petrochemicals in refinery are reviewed. Course designed for participants to understand the operating principles of petroleum refining process to obtain gasoline and a wide variety of industrial raw materials. Course coverage includes refining conversion processes, handling, Safety, Health & Environment control in refineries, petrochemical facilities, depots, petrol stations and environment (disaster management) aspects. Petrol pricing and policy issues

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ENV 02: INTERGRATED WATER AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Kenya is facing a water crisis that affects production and living conditions, jeopardizing poverty reduction and sustainable development, particularly in the arid and semi-arid areas. In many cases the limited water resources, particularly in dry areas of the country, are poorly managed resulting in inefficient use and deepening the crisis. The poor and marginalised communities in Kenya are often the most vulnerable to the water crisis. At the same time, these communities have very limited means to improve their own situation through better management of water resources.

The purpose of this short professional course is to address the situation through training in management and governance of water resources. The course offers a broad-based coverage of the principles and practices of integrated water resources management (IWRM). The curriculum consists of 5 courses, totaling 40 learning hours, which provides the participants with core IWRM knowledge in the natural sciences, engineering, health, governance, public administration, social science, economics, resource conservation, strategic planning and project management.

The short course is intended as a specialized, undergraduate-level, training programme for practicing and new professionals in the water sector. Participants will typically have little or no previous training in the IWRM-related aspects of environmental engineering and natural and social sciences. Other individuals may take the programme as part of a self-directed learning experience.

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ENV 03: ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
There is a growing interest on environmental management and Occupational Health and Safety in Kenya following enactment of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA, 1999) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Most of the business enterprises in Kenya which were previously operating without institutional and individual capacity for environmental and occupational health and safety management now need to develop that capacity in order to improve the quality of the working environment and avoid expensive liabilities. Many business enterprises require establishing capacity for environment, health and safety (EHS) management in order to ensure environmental security and maintain their operations within the existing environmental regulation. The overall aim of the short course is to familiarize and equip business practioners with vital skills for good environmental practice and environmental health and safety management in the business sector and institutions.

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ENV 04: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR
Since 2000, there is a growing interest on environmental management in Kenya following enactment of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA, 1999) through which Kenya was enlisted among the countries of the world which are enforcing legislations for protection and safeguarding of the environment and its people especially within and around areas of business operations. Most of the business enterprises in Kenya which were previously operating without institutional and individual capacity for environmental management now need to develop that capacity in order to ensure good environmental management and prevent expensive liabilities. Many enterprises require establishing environmental management systems (EMS) in order to ensure environmental security and maintain their operations within the existing environmental regulation. The overall aim of the short course is to familiarize and equip business practioners with vital skills on the formulation, implementation and evaluation of environmental management systems in the business sector.

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ENV 05: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OSH) AT THE WORKPLACE
The safety and health of workers at their place of work is generally given a low priority across all economic sectors. Large and small enterprises tend to emphasis sustainability, human and material resources and productivity. The trend towards globalisation provides additional challenges to workers safety and health. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention and national safety and health laws and regulations, occupation safety and health should be prevented at the place of work. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to addressing the hazards related at work. It is based on the premise that primary prevention is the optimal approach to protecting the health of workers. The objective of this course is to inform and equip participants with vital skill for good occupational safety and Health Practice and management in the business sector and institutions.

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