Level 4 NVQ Qualification
Leading to Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC)

Suitable for:

All employees working within the waste management industry who have a responsibility for the management of sites licensed by the Enviromental Agency.

Method of Delivery:

Practical assessment of Candidates on-site competence, as observed by a qualified and experienced QSP Training Assessor. Guidance in the production of a portfolio of evidence.

Recognition:

Upon successful completion of this qualification. Candidates are presented with a Nationally recognised NVQ Certificate of Achievement, together with a Certificate of Technical Competence from WAMITAB, recognising their ability to mange licensed facilities in the award category.

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Benefits:

For Organisations / Employers:

Compliance with legistlation - avoids danger of compulsory site closures.

Reduction in overall costs through improved service performance.

Improved awareness and training reduces accidents at work.

For Individuals / Employees:

Achievement of a nationally recognised qualification.

Enhances career development prospects.

Improved working knowledge of the relevant legislation, Health & Safety practices, people management etc.

Landfill:

The units below may vary slighty according to site category.

Mandatory Unit - Candidates must be competent in the following:

Monitor procedures to control risks to Health & Safety.

Control maintenance and other engineering operations.

Control improvements to waste managment operations.

Ensure protection of the enviroment on landfill sites.

Support the efficient use of resources.

Create use of resources.

Provide information to support decision making on a waste management site.

In addition candidates will also have to choose 4 optional units from an accredited list according to site category.

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Treatment and Transfer:

The units below may vary slightly according to site category.

Mandatory Units - Candidates must be competent in the following:

Control the reception of waste.

Control the movement, sorting and storage of wastes.

Monitor procedures to control risks to Health & Safety.

Control improvements and other engineering operations.

Control improvements to waste management operations.

Support the efficient use of resources.

Create effective use of recources.

Provide information to support decision making on a waste management site.

In addtition candidates will also have to choose 4 optional units from an accredited list according to site category.

Incineration:

Mandatory Units - Candidates must be competent in the following:

Control the reception of hazardous wastes.

Control the movements, sorting and storage of hazardous wastes.

Monitor Procedures to control risks to health and safety

Control site operations on a waste incineration facility.

Control maintenance and other engineering operations.

Control the disposal of outputs and residues from waste incineration operations.

Control improvements to waste management operations

Ensure protection of the environment on hazardous waste treatment or transfer sites.

Support the efficient use of resources.

Provide information to support decision making on a waste management site.

In addition candidates will also have to choose 1 optional unit from an accredited list according to site category.