Level 1 & 2 Recycling Operations NVQ Qualifications

Suitable for

All employees working in the public, private and community recycling sector.

Description

QSP provides these qualifications to encourage best practice. The awards are assessed to a national standard, allowing employees to have the skills necessary to perform their role effectively.

Each award can be tailored to the role an employee performs. It covers all aspects of collecting, sorting and processing recyclable materials, including units concentrating on service delivery performance, health and safety and team working skills.

Method of Delivery

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

Employees will be assessed for their understanding of health and safety, working with others and maintaining standards of service.

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

• Employees working towards the qualification will not have to leave their workplace as all assessment and necessary training is carried out whilst employees carry out their day to day tasks.
• Employees can transfer selected units gained, between other awards.

Level 1 Structure

Mandatory Units Unit 1.1 Contribute to a safe working environment for self and others Unit 1.2 Maintain effective working relationships during recycling operations Unit 1.3 Contribute to maintaining standards of service Unit 1.4 Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
Level 1 Recycling Operations Receipt/Reception and Processing Pathway	Level 1 Recycling Operations Segregation and Collection/Transfer Pathway

Notes - Level 1 Recycling Operations : To achieve the full qualification candidates must complete 9 units - all mandatory units (4) and at least (5) other units form their chosen pathway before they can achieve a full qualification.

Level 2 Structure

Mandatory Units Unit 2.1 Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace Unit 2.2 Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others Unit 2.3 Contribute to maintaining sustainable development and environmental good practice at work. Unit 2.4 Maintain and develop personal performance Unit 2.5 Establish and maintain working relationship
Section A - Optional Units
Segregation Pathway Level 2 Recycling Operations	Collection/Transfer Pathway Level 2 Recycling Operations	Receipt/Reception Pathway Level 2 Recycling Operations	Processing Pathway Level 2 Recycling Operations

Notes - Level 2 Recycling Operations: To achieve the full qualification candidate must complete as least 12 units all mandatory units (5), at least three units from Section A (3), all mandatory units from their chosen pathway (2) and at least 2 other units from their chosen pathway (2).