Waste Management Operations
Waste Management Operations
Level 1
Awarded by SQA
Accredited from 27 March 2003 to 31 March 2007
Group award number: G73F 21
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Energy and Utility Skills. Energy and Utility Skills represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the waste management industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and theelements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
D9XR 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of a Healthy and Safe Working Environment
1Maintain personal hygiene, health and safety
2Maintain healthy and safe working practices
D9XM 04
Comply with Emergency Procedures
1Initiate alarm on discovering an emergency
2Minimise effect of emergencies
DA2X 04
Work in a Team
1Agree individual responsibilities in working with others
2Complete work activities with others
D9XV 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of the Quality of the Organisation's Work
1Maintain a positive public image
2Organise own work
DA26 04
Maintain Effective Working Relationships
1Maintain effective internal working relationships
2Maintain effective external working relationships
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units in addition to the mandatory units:
DA2J 04
Remove Waste
1Accept and collect waste
2Operate equipment
D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment
1Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2Contribute to the improvement of the environment
DA56 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security and Vehicle Safety
1Maintain security of premises
2maintain safety of the work vehicle
DA79 04
Remove Recyclable Waste
1Accept and collect recyclable waste
2Operate equipment
DA58 04
Contribute to the Receipt of Dispatch of Wastes and Materials
1Assist in the receipt of wastes and materials
2Assist in the dispatch of wastes and recycled materials
DA6H 04
Contribute to the Storage of Wastes and Operating Materials Within a Waste Facility
1Assist in the sorting and storage of wastes and operating materials
2Contribute to the maintenance of storage conditions
DA77 04
Process Received Clinical Waste
1Handle clinical waste
2Prepare reusable containers
DA6X 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements on Waste Management Facilities
1Control vehicle movements
2Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements
DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility
1Carry out routine facility upkeep
2Control nuisances
DA50 04
Clean and Maintain Sundry Small Plant and Equipment
1Maintain sundry small plant and equipment
2Clean and adjust sundry small plant and equipment
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1Maintain security of premises
2Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA4V 04
Assist in Running Waste Treatment Operations
1Contribute to the preparation of equipment and materials for waste treatment
2Help monitor and control waste treatment operations
3Help to complete and shut down waste treatment operations
DA54 04
Contribute to Maintaining Condition of Treatment Equipment
1Help clean, maintain and adjust equipment
2Contribute to checking performance of equipment
DA57 04
Contribute to the Receipt of Dispatch of Recyclable Waste and Other Materials
1Assist in the receipt of recyclable wastes and other materials
2Assist in the dispatch of recyclable wastes and other materials
DA4T 04
Assist in Running Waste Recycling Operations
1Help monitor and control waste recycling operations
2Help to complete and shut down waste recycling operations
DA53 04
Contribute to Maintaining Condition of Recycling Equipment
1Help clean, maintain and adjust recycling equipment
2Contribute to checking the performance of recycling operations
D9XY 04
Contribute to the Support of Operations
1Carry out general cleaning and laboring duties
2Store materials and components
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