Level 1 & 2 Waste Operation (Landfill / Recycling / Treatment) NVQ Qualifications

Suitable for

All employees working in the Waste Management Industry.

Description

QSP provides these qualifications to encourage best practice. The awards are assessed to a national standard, allowing an employee to have the necessary skills to perform their role effectively. Each award can be tailored to the role an employee performs to cover every aspect of the waste operation.

Waste Management Officers are always looking to improve the services they provide which means a qualified workforce will not only enhance productivity but also promote a positive image of their organisation.

Method of Delivery

Practical assessment of candidates' on-site competence conducted by a qualified and experienced Awarding Body approved Assessor.

Recognition

On successful completion of these qualifications candidates receive an NVQ Certificate of Achievement along with their portfolio which has recorded their achievement to keep as reference.

Benefits

• Greater staff morale, leading to increased productivity
• Improved awareness of Health & Safety requirements
• Greater competitiveness as staff competences increase, the possibility of further contracts
• Provides a means to address government targets
• Achievement of a nationally recognised qualification
• Provides a structured development path
• Promotes increased knowledge of working practices

Level 1

Designed for operatives working on landfill sites and transfer and treatment facilities.

Mandatory Units - candidates must demonstrate competence in:

• Contributing to maintaining the quality of the organisation's work
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships as part of team working
• Complying with emergency procedures
• Contributing to maintaining the quality of the work of the organisation

In addition candidates will have to choose 3 optional units from an accredited list according to job responsibilities.

Level 2

Designed for operatives with additional responsibilities for plant and people, working in landfill, transfer and treatment process sites.

Mandatory Units - candidates must demonstrate competence in:

• Promoting and maintaining the quality of the organisation's work
• Contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment
• Maintaining information systems to support work
• Complying with emergency procedures
• Developing and maintaining effective working relations through team working

In addition candidates will have to choose 4 optional units from an accredited list according to their job.

QSP can also offer Levels 3 and 4 in Waste Management Operation as a non- statutory qualification. For further details please call us on 0121 565 2277.