Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing - Training Courses

Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing

We offer a range of practical courses highly relevant to those working in the Refuse; Street Cleansing & Recycling services. We can also provide on the job assessments for the relevant WAMITAB NVQ Qualifications. We also have considerable experience in delivering relevant/practical courses covering customer care, dealing with violence/aggression and general health & safety training for this group of staff. For further details, there is a leaflet available for you to download from the Brochures menu option above.
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Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing Courses

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City & Guilds 6033 Refuse And Recycling Vocational Qualification City & Guilds 6033 Refuse And Recycling Vocational Qualification 2 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

CITY AND GUILDS 6033 VQ COURSES - REFUSE & RECYCLING UNITS

INTRODUCTION

This qualification:

Intends to cater for all methods of operation and the wide range of different equipment in use

Uses verbal questioning to enable those with reading or writing difficulties to be qualified

Is carried out on-the -job, so there is very little disruption to day to day operations

Is designed around your own local procedures as well as relevant national legislation

AIMS

The aim of the scheme is to provide employers in the refuse , recycling and street cleansing industries with a formally assessed and recorded method of achieving some of their health and safety obligations

OBJECTIVES

To ensure that staff clearly demonstrate that they possess the required level of knowledge and skills

To provide a system of training and assessment that is rapid and effective. The scheme is intended to meet industry needs by being responsive and flexible, while at the same time being comprehensive and thorough enough to supoort line management in meeting legislateively required minimum standards

UNITS

UNIT 001: HEALTH AND SAFETY

This is a core health and safety unit. It is a pre-requisite for all other units

CONTENT

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • COSHH
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public

UNIT 002: DOMESTIC (AUTOMATIC LIFTERS)

This is for those who operate a wheeled bin/automatic lifter collection system

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification

UNIT 003: DOMESTIC (HAND LOADING)

This unit is for those who operate a hand load collection system using bags or bins

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification

UNIT 004: TRADE LIFTERS

This unit is for those who operate paladin/eurobin lifting apparatus

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification

UNIT 005: DRIVERS/TEAM LEADERS DUTIES

This unit is for drivers/team leaders and includes tipping and emergency procedures

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Night Working
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicles
  • Waste Authority procedures

UNIT 007: KERBSIDE OPERATOR

This unit is for those who operate kerbsider equipment

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification

UNIT 008 KERBSIDE DRIVER AND TEAM LEADER DUTIES

This unit is for drivers/teamleaders responsible for kerbsider operations

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Operating machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicles
  • Waste Authority procedures
City & Guilds 6033 Street Cleansing Vocational Qualification City & Guilds 6033 Street Cleansing Vocational Qualification 2 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

CITY AND GUILDS 6033 VQ COURSES - STREET CLEANSING

INTRODUCTION

This qualification:

Intends to cater for all methods of operation and the wide range of different equipment in use

Uses verbal questioning to enable those with reading or writing difficulties to be qualified

Is carried out on-the -job, so there is very little disruption to day to day operations

Is designed around your own local procedures as well as relevant national legislation

AIMS

The aim of the scheme is to provide employers in the refuse , recycling and street cleansing industries with a formally assessed and recorded method of achieving some of their health and safety obligations

OBJECTIVES

To ensure that staff clearly demonstrate that they possess the required level of knowledge and skills

To provide a system of training and assessment that is rapid and effective. The scheme is intended to meet industry needs by being responsive and flexible, while at the same time being comprehensive and thorough enough to supoort line management in meeting legislateively required minimum standards

UNITS

UNIT 001: HEALTH AND SAFETY

This is a core health and safety unit. It is a pre-requisite for all other units

CONTENT

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • COSHH
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public

UNIT 101: HAND SWEEPING

This is for those who carry out routine brush and barrow street cleansing

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Hazardous waste
  • Contract specification
  • Use of broom
  • Use of litter picker
  • Emptying litter bins
  • EPA code of practice

UNIT 102: SPECIALIST CLEANSING

This unit is for those who deal with: dead animals, needles, flytip, hazardous waste, RTAs

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Hazardous waste
  • Night working
  • Dust
  • Flooding
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicle
  • Use of broom
  • Use of litter picker
  • Emptying litter bins
  • EPA code of practice

UNIT 103: GULLEY CLEANSING

This unit is for those who operate gully emptying machines

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Night Working
  • Flooding
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicle

UNIT 104: MECHANISED SWEEPING (NON LGV) - PEDESTRIAN OPERATED

This unit is for those who operate pedestrian operated sweeping machines

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Night Working
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • EPA Code of practice

UNIT 105 MECHANISED SWEEPING (LGV MECHANICAL SWEEPING)

This unit is for those who operate small ride on sweeping machines

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Dust
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicle
  • EPA code of Conduct

UNIT 106 MECHANISED SWEEPING (LGV MECHANICAL SWEEPERS)

This unit is for those who operate LGV sweeping machines

CONTENT

  • Manual Handling
  • PPE
  • Hygiene
  • Traffic Awareness
  • Needle Sticks
  • Working around the public
  • Night Working
  • Operating Machinery
  • Contract Specification
  • Manoeuvering vehicle
  • EPA code of Conduct
WAMITAB QCF Certificate in Front Line Environmental Services (QCF600/0025/9) WAMITAB QCF Certificate in Front Line Environmental Services (QCF600/0025/9) 3 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

WAMITAB Level 2 CERTIFICATE IN FRONT LINE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (QCF 600/0025/9)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements as determined by the units selected, within the Environmental Services Industry.

The qualification is assessed on-the-job at a suitable environmental services facility which may include working on public highways or other areas accessible by the public or other persons.

The qualification provides progression opportunities by utilising units that are common to other waste management QCF qualifications. Furthermore, earlier qualification of a similar type can, through for example, recognition of prior learning (RPL), enable progression to the learner to achieve this or other qualifications appropriate to their employment.

Learners must complete all mandatory units and five option units

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Learners must complete all of the units in this Group in order to achieve the qualification.

  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/2079 : Work safely at heights in a waste sector environment
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/2077 : Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1389 : Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
  • Unit Reference Number : D/601/1553 : Work with others to improve customer service

B - OPTIONAL UNITS

Learners may choose a maximum of two units from group B, but are also not required to choose any units from this group

  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1067 : Transportation of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1385 : Mechanically handle waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1392 : Control vehicle movement on site
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1261 : Manual collection of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1263 : Working with other people
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1373 : Maintain the security of waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/1260 : Mechanically handle recyclable materials
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1259 : Control the reception of recyclable materials
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1387 : Collect Recyclable Materials

C - OPTIONAL UNITS

Candidates who did not choose any units from Option Group B must choose five units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/2080 : Perform street cleansing manually
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2081 : Perform street cleansing mechanically
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/2082 : Clean and maintain external surfaces and areas
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1076 : Loading a waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/1075 : Loading a Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/1074 : Loading a Non-Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicle/LI>
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1073 : Loading an Inert Waste Transport Vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1368 : Store waste and operating materials within a waste management facility
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1376 : Validation of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1371 : Inspection of vehicles used in waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1374 : Manually clear snow and treat highways and land for ice
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1262 : Comply with emergency procedures on waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1439 : Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1069 : Control the risk from vehicle and plant movements on waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/2827 : Workplace Hazard Awareness & Control
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1394 : Maintain effective working relationships during recycling operations
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1080 : Control the handover of recyclable materials
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1079 : Sort and prepare recyclable materials for processing
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/1078 : Operate plant for the processing of recyclable materials
  • Unit Reference Number : H/502/0440 : Use and maintain ride-on powered equipment
  • Unit Reference Number : K/502/0438 : Use and maintain non-powered and hand held powered tools and equipment
  • Unit Reference Number : R/502/0434 : Use and maintain pedestrian controlled powered equipment
WAMITAB QCF Certificates In Cleaning and Support Services (QCF501/1890/0) WAMITAB QCF Certificates In Cleaning and Support Services (QCF501/1890/0) 3 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

WAMITAB LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATES IN CLEANING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (QCF 501/1890/0)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

This qualification is aimed at personnel working within the cleaning and support services sector. It has been designed to provide accreditation to those who are able to demonstrate competence against the occupational standards defined for Cleaning and Support Services at this level.

This qualification will benefit specialist cleaners, those looking to formalise their knowledge and understanding as part of continuing professional development and those who undertake cleaning tasks as one aspect of their job role.

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Candidates must complete all units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : D/600/6322 : Communicate effectively in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : R/600/6351 : Develop yourself in the job role
  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/2775 : Reduce risks to health and safety in the workplace

B - MANDATORY GROUP

Candidates must choose one unit from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/6279 : Work with others and follow reporting procedures in a cleaning environment
  • Unit Reference Number : A/600/6280 : Work individually and follow reporting procedures in a cleaning environment

C - OPTIONAL UNITS

Candidates must complete all units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : K/600/6324 : Communicate effectively in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/6325 : Develop yourself in the job role
  • Unit Reference Number : T/600/6326 : Clean and maintain external surfaces and areas
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/6329 : Deal with routine waste
  • Unit Reference Number : A/600/6330 : Clean high risk areas
  • Unit Reference Number : F/600/6331 : Clean confined spaces
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/6332 : Clean food areas
  • Unit Reference Number : L/600/6333 : Deep clean equipment and surfaces
  • Unit Reference Number : D/600/6336 : Clean,maintain and protect semi hard floors and hard floors
  • Unit Reference Number : D/600/6337 : Clean and maintain soft floors and furnishings
  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/6342 : Clean glazed surfaces and facades
  • Unit Reference Number : T/600/6343 : Deal with non-routine waste
  • Unit Reference Number : A/600/6344 : Carry out maintenance and minor repairs
  • Unit Reference Number : F/600/6345 : Perform street cleanising manually
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/6346 : Perform street cleansing mechanically
  • Unit Reference Number : R/600/6348 : Clean, Maintain and protect semi-hard and hard floors
WAMITAB QCF Certificates for Sustainable Waste Management Operative (QCF501/1855/9) WAMITAB QCF Certificates for Sustainable Waste Management Operative (QCF501/1855/9) 3 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

WAMITAB LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATES FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATIVE (QCF 501/1855/9)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements as determined by the units selected , within a waste management environment. The qualification is assessed on-the-job at a suitable waste management facility which may include working on public highways or other areas accessible by the public or other persons. The structure of the qualification includes some Units which are specified in other similar WAMITAB waste management 'operative' qualifications.

The qualification provides progression opportunities by utilising units that are common to other waste management QCF qualifications. Furthermore, earlier qualification of a similar type can, through for example, recognition of prior learning (RPL), enable progression to the learner to achieve this or other qualifications appropriate to their employment.

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Learners must complete all of the units in this Group in order to achieve the qualification.

  • Unit Reference Number : D/601/1553 : Work with others to improve customer service
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/7139 : Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1439 : Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1263 : Working with other people
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1389 : Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1262 : Comply with emergency procedures on waste management activities

B - OPTIONAL UNITS

Learners must complete one unit from this group and in doing so achieve the qualification.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/600/9669 : Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Unit Reference Number : K/601/7615 : Operate the Weighbridge
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1367 : Process received waste
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1261 : Manual collection of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1067 : Transportation of waste

C - OPTIONAL UNITS

Only one of these units can be selected and counted towards the overall qualification.

Candidates do not have to select units from this group

  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1072 : Unloading a hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1071 : Unloading a non-hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1070 : Unloading an inert waste transport vehicle

D - OPTIONAL UNITS

Only one of these units can be selected and counted towards the overall qualification.

Candidates do not have to select units from this group

  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1076 : Loading a waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/1075 : Loading a hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/1074 : Loading a non-hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1073 : Loading an inert waste transport vehicle

E - OPTIONAL UNITS

Only one of these units can be selected and counted towards the overall qualification.

Candidates do not have to select units from this group

  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/1373 : Maintain the security of waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1380 : Conduct environmental monitoring on a waste management facility

F - OPTIONAL UNITS

If no units have been selected from either Groups C, D and E then the learner needs to complete three units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : J/601/8884 : Support customer service improvements
  • Unit Reference Number : A/601/7182 : Manage the traffic office
  • Unit Reference Number : L/600/9586 : Manage own professional development within an organisation
  • Unit Reference Number : H/600/9688 : Participate in meetings
  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9676 : Support learning and development within own area of responsibility
  • Unit Reference Number : M/601/1511 : Resolve customer service problems
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1370 : General duties on waste facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1376 : Validation of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1375 : Acceptance of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/1372 : Support safety around waste collection vehicles
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1385 : Mechanically handle waste
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : H/601/7614 : Conform to general workplace environmental requirements
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1069 : Control the risk from vehicle and plant movements on waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/601/7626 : Direct vehicle movements on site
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1684 : Organise the transportation of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1685 : Contribute to the provision of customer service in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1068 : Operate equipment to install, remove and replace containers for waste
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1377 : Dispatch stored and received waste
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1378 : Revise planned waste transport operations
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/1379 : Control and carry out landfill operations
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1381 : Clean and adjust small plant and equipment
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/1382 : Oversee waste process operations
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1600 : Maintain the condition of waste process equipment
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1384 : Exchange responsibility for control of waste processing operations
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1395 : Contribute to maintaining sustainable development and environmental good practice at work
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1067 : Transportation of waste

WAMITAB LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATES FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATIVE ( WASTE COLLECTION ) (QCF 501/1475/X)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements whilst driving waste collection vehicles as determined by the units selected. The qualification is assessed on-the-job at appropriate waste management facilities which includes public highways or other areas required to access collection locations. The structure of the qualification includes some units which are specified in other similar WAMITAB waste management qualifications. This provides an ideal progression opportunity for learners to achieve further qualifications or specific units to match existing and future employment requirements by building on the units and credits achieved in this qualification.

The qualification provides progression opportunities by utilising units that are common to other waste management QCF qualifications and competence requirements. Furthermore, earlier qualifications of a similar type can, through for example, recognition of prior learning (RPL), enable cost effective progression routes to the learner to achieve this or other qualifications appropriate to their employment.

The qualification provides progression opportunities by utilising units that are common to other waste management QCF qualifications and competence requirements. Furthermore, earlier qualifications of a similar type can, through for example, recognition of prior learning (RPL), enable cost effective progression routes to the learner to achieve this or other qualifications appropriate to their employment.

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Learners must complete all of the units in this Group.

  • Unit Reference Number : D/601/1553 : Work with others to improve customer service
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/7139 : Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1439 : Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1263 : Working with other people
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1389 : Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1262 : Comply with emergency procedures on waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1067 : Transportation of waste

B - OPTIONAL UNITS

Only one of these units can be selected and counted towards the overall qualification.

  • Unit Reference Number : Y/602/1076 : Loading a waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/1075 : Loading a hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/1074 : Loading a non-hazardous waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1073 : Loading an inert waste transport vehicle

OPEN OPTIONAL UNITS

If no units have been selected from group B, then the learner needs to complete three units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : L/600/9586 : Manage own professional development within an organisation
  • Unit Reference Number : M/601/1511 : Resolve customer service problems
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1684 : Organise the transportation of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1376 : Validation of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1375 : Acceptance of waste
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  • Unit Reference Number: K/602/1373 : Maintain the security of waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/1372 : Support safety around waste collection vehicles
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/1378 : Revise planned waste transport operations
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1069 : Control the risk from vehicle and plant movements on waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1068 : Operate equipment to install, remove and replace containers for waste
  • Unit Reference Number : A/601/7182 : Manage the traffic office

WAMITAB LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATES FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATIVE ( WASTE COLLECTION DRIVER) (QCF 501/1476/1)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements whilst collecting waste as determined by the units selected. The qualification is assessed on-the-job at a suitable waste management facility which includes public highways or other areas accessible by the public and other persons. A key feature of this qualification is the emphasis on health and safety for collection operatives where there is a high risk to health and safety whilst working in the vicinity of public highways during collection activities. The structure of the qualification includes some units which are specified in other similar WAMITAB waste management qualifications. This provides an ideal progression opportunity for learners to achieve further qualifications or specific units to match existing and future employment requirements by building on the units and credits achieved in this qualification.

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Learners must complete all of the units in this Group.

  • Unit Reference Number : D/601/1553 : Work with others to improve customer service
  • Unit Reference Number : J/600/7139 : Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1439 : Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1263 : Working with other people
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1389 : Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/1262 : Comply with emergency procedures on waste management activities
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1067 : Transportation of waste

OPEN OPTIONAL UNITS

If no units have been selected from Group B, then the learner needs to complete three units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : L/600/9586 : Manage own professional development within an organisation
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1070 : Unloading an inert waste transport vehicle
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1376 : Validation of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/1375 : Acceptance of waste
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/1372 : Support Safety around waste collection vehicles
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/1385 : Mechanically handle waste
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/1069 : Control the risk from vehicle and plant movements on waste management facilities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/1068 : Operate equipment to install, remove and replace containers for waste
WAMITAB QCF Diploma for Sustainable Recycling Activities ( QCF501/2182/0) WAMITAB QCF Diploma for Sustainable Recycling Activities ( QCF501/2182/0) 3 days Show/Hide Course Outline Click for Dates

WAMITAB LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA FOR SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING ACTIVITIES (QCF 501/2182/0)

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements whilst undertaking recycling activities as determined by the units selected. The qualification is assessed on-the-job at appropriate waste management and recycling facilities. The structure of the qualification includes some Units which are specified in other similar WAMITAB recycling and waste management qualifications. This provides an ideal progression opportunity for learners to achieve further qualifications or specific units to match existing and future employment requirements by building on the units and credits achieved in this qualification.

The qualification provides progression opportunities by utilising units that are common to other waste management and recycling QCF qualifications and competence requirements. Furthermore, earlier qualification of a similar type can, through for example, recognition of prior learning (RPL), enable cost effective progression routes to the learner to achieve this or other qualifications appropriate to their employment.

A - MANDATORY GROUP

Learners must complete all of the units in this Group in order to achieve the qualification.

  • Unit Reference Number : L/602/0913 : Comply with health and safety processes and procedures in the workplace
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0891 : Promote sustainability and environmental good practice in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0890 : Develop personal performance
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/0889 : Develop relationships with colleagues and others
  • Unit Reference Number : M/602/0886 : Encourage recycling services through promotion

F - GENERAL ROUTE

If a learner does not wish to specialise in any particular pathway then they only need to complete five units from this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/600/9669 : Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0910 : Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0909 : Collect recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0907 : Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0906 : Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently during recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0904 : Control the movement of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/0895 : Control vehicle movements on recycling site
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0893 : Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/0892 : Maintain plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0888 : Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0887 : Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0885 : Control the handover of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/0884 : Control the reception of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment

P - PATHWAYS

CHOOSE ONE PATHWAY

B - COLLECTION PATHWAY

If a learner wishes to specialise in collection they should choose this pathway.

In doing so they must complete all of the mandatory units in group B1 and then three units from the group B2. This group represents a pathway.

B1 - MANDATORY UNITS FOR THE COLLECTION PATHWAY

Mandatory units for the Collection Pathway - If a learner chose the Collection Pathway they must complete both of the units in this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0910 : Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0909 : Collect recyclables and other materials

B2 - OPTIONAL UNITS FOR THE COLLECTION PATHWAY

A learner must complete at least 3 units from this group in order to achieve the Collection Pathway route.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/600/9669 : Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0907 : Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0906 : Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently during recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0904 : Control the movement of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0893 : Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0888 : Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0887 : Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0885 : Control the handover of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment

C - RECEPTION AND SEGREGATION PATHWAY

If a learner wishes to specialise in the reception and segregation they should choose this pathway.

In doing so they must complete all of the mandatory units in group C1 and then three units from group C2. This group represents a pathway. Credit Value required: Minimum 20. Sub-components required: Minimum 2.

C1 - MANDATORY UNITS FOR THE RECEPTION AND SEGREGATION PATHWAY

If a learner wishes to specialise in the reception and segregation they should choose this pathway. In doing so they must complete all of the mandatory units in group C1 and then three units from group C2.

  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0910 : Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/0884 : Control the reception of recyclables and other materials

C2 - OPTIONAL UNITS FOR THE RECEPTION AND SEGREGATION PATHWAY

A learner must complete at least 3 units from this group in order to achieve the Reception and and Segregation Pathway.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/600/9669 : Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0907 : Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0906 : Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently during recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0904 : Control the movement of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0904 : Control the movement of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0893 : Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0888 : Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0887 : Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0885 : Control the handover of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0899 : Operate specialist plant and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/0895 : Control vehicle movements on recycling site
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/0892 : Maintain plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable and other materials

D - PROCESSING PATHWAY

If a learner wishes to specialise in processing they should choose this pathway.

In doing so they must complete all of the mandatory units in group D1 and then three units from group D2.

D1- MANDATORY UNITS FOR THE PROCESSING PATHWAY

If a learner chose the Processing Pathway they must complete both of the units in this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0910 : Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0899 : Operate specialist plant and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials

D2 - OPTIONAL UNITS FOR THE PROCESSING PATHWAY

A learner must complete at least 3 units from this group in order to achieve the Processing Pathway.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0893 : Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0888 : Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0887 : Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0885 : Control the handover of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/0895 : Control vehicle movements on recycling site
  • Unit Reference Number : F/602/0892 : Maintain plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment

E - WASTE ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PATHWAY

If a learner wishes to specialise in WEEE they should choose this pathway.

In doing so they must complete all of the mandatory units in group E1 and then three units from group E2. This group represents a pathway.

E1- MANDATORY UNITS FOR THE WASTE ELECTRIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PATHWAY

If a learner chose the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Pathway they must complete both of the units in this group.

  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0910 : Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : H/602/0884 : Control the reception of recyclables and other materials

D2 - OPTIONAL UNITS FOR THE PROCESSING PATHWAY

A learner must complete at least 3 units from this group in order to achieve the Processing Pathway.

  • Unit Reference Number : M/600/9600 : Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Unit Reference Number : D/602/0902 : Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0893 : Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0888 : Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0887 : Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0885 : Control the handover of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/0895 : Control vehicle movements on recycling site
  • Unit Reference Number : Y/600/9669 : plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Unit Reference Number : J/602/0909 : Collect recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : T/602/0906 : Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently during recycling activities
  • Unit Reference Number : R/602/2078 : Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
  • Unit Reference Number : K/602/0899 : Operate specialist plant and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials
  • Unit Reference Number : A/602/0907 : Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials