Shape field (scope)

The TÜV HELLAS Circular Economy Specialist scheme refers to a qualified professional who has an extended knowledge of the circular economy, understanding of circular business models, circular production and consumption, understands the importance of the circular economy and how it affects businesses and consumers, and has knowledge and skills that will help the company to implement a circular economy business model. He/she is responsible for supporting and carrying out all those tasks related to the design, organisation and implementation of corporate processes related to the circular economy :Participate in material selection and supplier evaluation, design of new products and/or services, production and sales planning , storage and handling processes, waste and by-product management and recovery.

Cognitive framework (syllabus)

• Transition to the circular economy - National strategy for the circular economy

- European framework for the circular economy
- National framework for the circular economy

• Basic principles - structure and functioning of the circular economy

- General framework
- Examples of implementation

• Efficient use of agricultural waste and by-products

- General framework
- Nutrient recovery
- Production of animal feed
- Production of soil amendments
- Production of fertilisers

• Utilisation of organic agricultural waste for biogas and energy production

- Biomass and its use for energy 
- Agricultural residues
- Biogas
- European bioenergy potential

• Good water management practices - reuse of wastewater and water

- Waste water management
- Water resources management

• Circular economy applications in the livestock sector

- Animal production
- Animal waste
- Pasture management - Livestock production - Livestock waste - Pasture management

• Protected areas as models for sustainable development (management system - land use)

- Protected areas 
- Habitat and species conservation zones
- Protected areas management model

• Adaptations to ecosystem and protected area management in the transition processes

- Mechanism and national recovery and resilience plans
- Fair Transition Mechanism
- Tools and techniques for managing ecosystems and protected areas in transition processes
 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Prerequisites for certification

Minimum Compulsory education and technical training