Waste Management Operations: Managing Treatment Non-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: G730 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:
DA17 04
Control the Reception of Non-Hazardous Waste
1Control the reception of non-hazardous waste
DA11 04
Control the Movement, Sorting and Storage of Non-Hazardous Wastes
1Control the sorting and storage of non-hazardous wastes
2Control vehicles, plants and crews on sites which handle non-hazardous wastes
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
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 4 of the following units, one from each of the groups below, in addition to the mandatory units:
Group A - Control Site Operations
D9YT 04
Control Site Operations for the Treatment of Non-Hazardous Waste
1Control treatment operations for non-hazardous waste
2Control work activities on sites treating non-hazardous waste
D9YN 04
Control Site Operations for the Treatment of Clinical Waste
1Control treatment operations for clinical waste
2Control work activities on sites treating clinical waste
D9YE 04
Control Site Operations for the Remediation of Contaminated Land
1Control operations for the remediation of contaminated land
2Control work activities for the remediation of contaminated land
D9Y5 04
Control Site Operations for the Composting of Biodegradable Waste
1Control treatment operations for the composting of biodegradable wastes
2Control work activities on sites composting biodegradable waste
Group B - Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues
DA0L 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Recovery Operations
1Control the disposal of outputs and residues from non-hazardous waste treatment and recovery operations
DA0D 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from Clinical Waste Treatment and Recovery Operations
1Control the disposal of outputs and residues from clinical waste treatment and recovery operations
DA0P 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from the Remediation of Contaminated Land
1Control the disposal of outputs and residues from the remediation of contaminated land
D9YY 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from a Composting Facility
1Control the disposal of outputs and residues from a composting facility
Group C - Environmental Protection
DA1X 04
Ensure Protection of the Environment on Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment or Transfer Sites
1Develop and maintain environmental control measures on non-hazardous waste treatment or transfer sites
2Minimise risks to the environment arising from the treatment or transfer of non-hazardous waste
DA1P 04
Ensure Protection of the Environment on Clinical Waste Treatment or Transfer Sites
1Develop and maintain environmental control measures on a clinical waste treatment or transfer site
2Minimise risks to the environment arising from the treatment or transfer of clinical waste
Group D - 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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