Course Specification
Course Title: / Fat Oils and Grease 2108Training Aim: / To provide basic skills, knowledge and an overview for Local Authority personnel and others engaged in Control of Fats Oils and Grease.
Award: / Attendance CertificateFetac Level 5CPCDiploma Level 7Diploma Level 9RegistrationAssessment CertificateFetac Level 4Fetac Level 5
Applicable Regulation: / NoneAppropriate to TaskSafe PassManual HandlingCPCCSCS
Overall Duration of Course: / 1.00 Days
Expiry Period: / 3 Years
Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyFull Resit Course+ExamN/ASelf/ Employer CertificationRetake Exam Only
Primary Target Grade: / TechnicianAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorEngineerTrainer
Other Grades applicable: / All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
General Operative All GradesAll OutdoorPlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
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Table of Contents
Target Learner Profile 3
Trainer Profile 4
Trainer Learner Ratio 5
Training Facilities 6
Equipment provided by Training Centre 7
Equipment to be provided by Training Provider 8
Consumable Materials 9
Special Facilities 10
Assessments 11
Course Unit Details 12
Unit 1 12
Unit 2 13
Unit 3 14
Unit 4 15
Unit 5 16
Unit 6 17
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Target Learner Profile
Learner Age:(minimum age limit) / 18
Learner Education/ Training:
(Specifies the level, standard, certificate, and/or specific subjects required) / No minimum requirements
Learner Aptitudes:
(Specifies learning ability, numerical aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) / Basic literacy/numerical skills are necessary
Learner Personal Skills:
(Specifies the person skills required e.g. good communication skills) / A willingness to learn & good communication skills are necessary
Learner Previous Experience:
(Specifies previous relevant experience) / No minimum experience required, desirable that they have worked in, or are familiar with the operations of a wastewater collection system and/or treatment plant
Learner Special Requirements:
(Specifies any special requirements, e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc)
Learner must bring the following to course:
(list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc) / Personnal protective equipment (Safety boots, high vis)
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Trainer Profile
Trainer General Education:(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
Trainer Technical Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Appropriate qualification applicable to the subject matter at level 6, NUI Train the Trainer or equivalent, Successfully completed course listed in this Specification.
Trainer Technical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) / Competent to instruct and demonstrate the Control of Fats, Oils and Grease
Trainer Pedagogical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/ training) / Ability to assess the Learner's progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the Learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective training.
Trainer Social Skills:
(Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) / Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Trainer Work Experience:
(Relevant work experience required by Trainer) / Must have served 5 years in the Water Industry. Appropriate experience in WasteWater Networks andTreatment . Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.
Trainer Registration: / LASNTG RegisteredNRT RegisteredNot Required
Registration Renewal Period: / 0 years
Registration Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyFull Resit Course + ExamRetake Exam OnlySelf CertificationEmployer CertificationN/A
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Trainer Learner Ratio
Minimum Class Size: / 6Maximum Class Size: / 15
Trainer Learner Ratio:
(can specify separate ratios for Classrooms and Exams) / 1:15
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Training Facilities
Workshop and Classroom
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Training room with capability of accommodating X 15 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities. / 1
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Equipment provided by Training Centre
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Powerpoint projector / 1
2 / Screen / 1
3 / Seats, desks / 15
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Equipment to be provided by Training Provider
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Computer / 1
2 / Tools / Various
3 / Course Handouts / 1 per attendee
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Consumable Materials
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Basic writing and stationary consumables
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Special Facilities
(Including description of live sites etc)
Item / Description / Quantity© LASNTG Page 1
/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1
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Assessments
Notes: None
Ref / Name / Assessment Method / Pass Standard / Duration1 / Classroom ExamMultiple ChoiceSite Practical ExamProject
2 / Site Practical ExamMultiple ChoiceClassroom ExamProject
2.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.4 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.5
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Unit 1
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Introduction / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:15
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method1.1 / Explain a general overview of the control of fats, oils and grease / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 2
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Discharge Licensing / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 00:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method2.1 / Identify the producers of FOG / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.2 / Explain the Initial Inspection / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.3 / Explain the procedures for Application / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.4 / Explain the Validation process and carry out a Technical Assessment of Application / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.5 / Explain the Decision making procedure / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group2.6 / Explain the Appeals Process and reviews
2.7 / Deal with any issues that might arise during identification and licensing process
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Unit 3
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Monitoring / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 00:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method3.1 / Provide the RMCEI Requirements / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.2 / Explain the FOG monitoring system best practice procedures / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.3 / Understand the submission of maintenance records / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.4 / Carry out sampling procedures / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.5 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 4
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Enforcement / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 02:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method4.1 / Understand the powers of Entry and Inspection / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.2 / Understand and explain the Cautioning process / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.3 / Explain the stages of enforcement / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.4 / List the penalties and fines / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.5 / Provide examples of enforcment action / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group4.6 / Provide the reference guide to relevant sections of the legislation
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Unit 5
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
General Advice on FOG management / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method5.1 / Explain the general principals underpinning FOG management / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.2 / Describe the good kitchen practices techniques / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.3 / Explain the FOG Discharge Control system / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.4 / Expain the Assessment of FOG Discharge Control system / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.5 / Carry out documentation and record keeping of FOG Discharge Control System / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group5.6 / Explain the staff training involved
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Unit 6
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Summary of course / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:00
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method6.1 / Summary of course / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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