Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill 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: G737 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

DA17 04

Control the Reception of Non-Hazardous Waste

1Control the reception of non-hazardous waste

DA18 04

Control the Reception of Non-Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site

1Control the reception of non-hazardous waste on a single waste stream site

Group B - Waste Handling

DA11 04

Control the Movement, Sorting and Storage of Non-Hazardous Wastes

1Control the sorting and storage of non-hazardous wastes

2Control vehicles, plant and crews on sites which handle non-hazardous wastes

DA0W 04

Control the Movement of Non-Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site

1Control the movement of non-hazardous waste on a single waste stream site

Group C - Control Site Operations

D9YA 04

Control Site Operations for the Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste

1Control the operations for the disposal of non-hazardous waste

2Control work activities for the disposal of non-hazardous waste

D9YC 04

Control Site Operations for the Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste on a Single Waste Stream Site

1Control operations for the disposal of non-hazardous waste on a single waste stream site

2Control work activities for the disposal of non-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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