Waste Management Operations: Civic Amenity Site

Level 3

Awarded by SQA/Waste Management Industry Training Advisory Board (WAMITAB)
Accredited from 27 March 2003 to 31 March 2007
Group award number: G73E 23
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Energy and Utility Skills. Energy and Utility Skills draws its membership from the waste industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

DA12 04

Control the Reception of Civic Amenity Wastes

1Control the reception of civic amenity wastes

DA0X 04

Control the Movement, Sorting and Storage of Civic Amenity Wastes

1Control the sorting and storage of civic amenity wastes

2Control vehicles and people on a civic amenity site

D1V7 04

Monitor the Procedures to Control Risks to Health and Safety

1Check that health and safety procedures are followed

2Ensure that risks are controlled safely and effectively

DA1E 04

Control Work Activities on a Civic Amenity Site

1Control work activities on a civic amenity site

DA1D 04

Control the Transfer of Recovered and Waste Materials from Civic Amenity Sites

1Control the transfer of recovered and waste materials from civic amenity sites

DA37 04

Ensure Protection of the Environment on Civic Amenity Sites

1Maintain environmental control measures on a civic amenity site

2Minimise risks to the environment arising from site operations

B4V5 04

Create Effective Working Relationships

1Gain the trust and support for colleagues and team members

2Gain the trust and support of your manager

3Minimise conflict in your team

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 1 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

D1HW 04

Support the Efficient Use of Resources

1Make recommendations for the use of resources

2Contribute to the control of resources

B6TK 04

Contribute to the Selection of Personnel for Activities

1Contribute to identifying personnel requirements

2Contribute to selecting required personnel

DA2N 04

Review the Performance of Teams and Individuals

1Assess the work of teams and individuals

2Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work

DA2F 04

Provide Information to Support Decision Making on a Waste Management Site

1Obtain information to support decision making

2Inform and advise others

Additional units

Candidates can also choose to complete this freestanding unit to complement the award, but it does not form part of the qualification:

DA2M 04

Review and Develop Your Own Performance at Work

1Review your performance at work

2Develop your performance at work

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