Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill Hazardous Waste
Level 4
Awarded by SQA/Waste Management Industry Training Advisory Board (WAMITAB)
Accredited from 27 March 2003 to 31 March 2007
Group award number: G736 24
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by the 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:
D1V7 04
Monitor Procedures to Control Risks to Health and Safety
1Check that health and safety procedures are followed
2Ensure that risks are controlled safely and effectively
D9Y4 04
Control Maintenance and Other Engineering Operations
1Establish a maintenance schedule
2Implement and monitor maintenance and other engineering activities
D9Y2 04
Control Improvements to Waste Management Operations
1Identify improvements to waste management operations
2Implement and evaluate improvements to waste management operations
DA1W 04
Ensure Protection of the Environment on Landfill Sites
1Develop and maintain environmental control measures on a landfill site
2Minimise risks to the environment arising from waste disposal operations
D1HW 04
Support the Efficient Use of Resources
1Make recommendations for the use of resources
2Contribute to the control of resources
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
DA2F 04
Provide Information to Support Decision Making on a Waste Management Site
1Obtain information to support decision making
2Inform and advise others
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, one from each of the groups below, in addition to the mandatory units:
Group A - Waste Reception
DA13 04
Control the Reception of Hazardous Waste
1 Control the reception of hazardous waste
DA14 04
Control the Reception of Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site
1Control the reception of hazardous waste on a single waste stream site
Group B - Waste Handling
DA0Y 04
Control the Movement, Sorting and Storage of Hazardous Wastes
1Control the sorting and storage of hazardous wastes
2 Control vehicles, plant and crews on sites which handle hazardous wastes
DA0T 04
Control the Movement of Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site
1 Control the movement of hazardous waste on a single waste stream site
Group C - Control Site Operations
D9Y6 04
Control Site Operations for the Disposal of Hazardous Waste
1Control the operations for the disposal of hazardous waste
2Control work activities for the disposal of hazardous waste
D9Y7 04
Control Site Operations for the Disposal of Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site
1Control operations for the disposal of hazardous waste on a single waste stream site
2Control work activities for the disposal of hazardous waste on a single waste stream site
Group D - Preparation and Restoration of Landfill Sites
DA2L 04
Restore and Prepare for Aftercare on Landfill Sites
1Restore landfill sites
2Prepare landfill sites for aftercare
DA1K 04
Develop Schemes for the Restoration and Aftercare of Landfill Sites
1Prepare restoration schemes for landfill sites
2Determine the action needed to prepare for aftercare on special and other waste landfill sites
DA2C 04
Prepare Landfill Sites for the Acceptance of Waste
1Prepare landfill sites for the acceptance of waste
Group E - Personnel Management
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
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:
DA2M 04
Review and Develop Your Performance at Work
1Review your performance at work
2Develop your performance at work
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