National Diploma in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 5)
Level
/ 5Credits
/ 204This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2020.
Transition Arrangements
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016.
People currently working towards this qualification must complete the requirements by 31 December 2020.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to MITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
/Version
/Date
/Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / July 2008 / December 2020Review / 2 / May 2015 / December 2020
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone0800 88 2121
Fax04 494 0006
Website
National Diploma in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 5)
Level
/ 5Credits
/ 204Purpose
This National Diploma recognises the skills and knowledge of an experienced manager of hazardous wastes. The holder of this qualification is able to manage a facility for the processing or disposal of hazardous wastes.
The compulsory section recognises knowledge of legislative and safety requirements for managing hazardous waste, understanding of hazardous waste treatment methods, skills in managing workplace emergencies, and competence in planning and managing treatment processes and waste disposal for a hazardous waste facility.
In acknowledgement of the diversity of operations at hazardous waste facilities, the elective section enables candidates to select knowledge and skills that cover business, financial, and communications knowledge and skills relevant to their workplace.
This qualification follows the National Certificate in Solid Waste (Core Skills) (Level 2) with the optional strand in Hazardous Waste [Ref: 1398], the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 3) [Ref: 1402], and the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 4) [Ref: 1403].
Special Notes
Prerequisites: a current Approved Handler Certificate for the substances in the workplace, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Approved Handler Certificates are issued under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001.
It is recommended that prior to achievement of this qualification candidates have demonstrated competence in managing health and safety relating to the safe processing and disposal of hazardous waste. This may be evidenced by achievement of the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 4) [Ref: 1403], or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.
CreditRange
Compulsory
/Elective A
/Elective B
/Elective C
Level 3 credits
/ 4 / 0-5 / 0-20 / 0-10Level 4 credits / 15 / 0-5 / 0-20 / 0-10
Level 5 or above credits / 135 / 10-20 / 0-20 / 0-10
Minimum totals / 154 / 20 / 20 / 10
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Compulsory standards
Elective A – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective B – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective C – A minimum of 10 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management > Workplace Emergency Risk Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit16810 / Develop a Workplace Emergency Management Plan / 6 / 10
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID / Title / Level / Credit18426 / Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space / 3 / 4
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Theory
ID / Title / Level / Credit22640 / Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies, and programmes relating to resource recovery / 5 / 25
Service Sector > Solid Waste > Hazardous and Special Waste Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit23343 / Demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the management of hazardous waste / 4 / 15
23345 / Plan and manage operations at a hazardous waste facility / 5 / 40
23346 / Demonstrate knowledge of treatment methods for hazardous waste / 5 / 30
23347 / Plan and manage treatment processes and waste disposal for a hazardous waste treatment facility / 5 / 30
Elective A
A minimum of 20 credits
Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management > Workplace Fire and Emergency Response
ID / Title / Level / Credit16806 / Establish a workplace emergency response team / 5 / 6
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Commercial Road Transport Skills
ID / Title / Level / Credit1776 / Manage the transportation of hazardous substances by road / 6 / 10
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable Resources
ID / Title / Level / Credit21571 / Explain Liquid and Hazardous Waste Code of Practice compliance for a waste collection business / 4 / 5
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Operations
ID / Title / Level / Credit22624 / Design the layout and components for a resource recovery facility / 5 / 25
22628 / Manage a drop-off area at a resource recovery facility / 5 / 20
Service Sector > Solid Waste > Hazardous and Special Waste Management
ID / Title / Level / Credit23339 / Describe requirements for the containment, storage, treatment, and disposal of clinical waste / 3 / 5
Elective B
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above
Field / Subfield / DomainBusiness / Business Operations and Development / Human Resource Management
People Development and Coordination
Systems and Resources Management
Financial Management / Financial Skills
Humanities / Communication Skills / Writing
Elective C
A minimum of 10 credits
From anywhere on the NQF
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation
NewZealand Industry Training Organisation
Tranzqual ITO
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
2087 / Service Sector > Solid Waste > Hazardous and Special Waste Management / 030399 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Process and Resources Engineering not elsewhere classified
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Prerequisite Diagram
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)SSB Code 101542 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2019