Qualification Information

Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board standard Setting Body (WAMITAB). WAMITAB draws its membership from a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the waste management industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

DA2E 04
Promote and Maintain Quality of the Organisation’s Work

1. Promote and maintain a positive public image
2. Carry out own work role

D9XR 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of a Healthy and Safe Working Environment

1. Maintain personal hygiene, health and safety
2. Maintain healthy and safe working practices

DA1H 04
Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships

1. Develop and maintain effective internal working relationships
2. Develop and maintain effective external working relationships
3. Familiarise new staff with the workplace

D9XM 04
Comply with Emergency Procedures

1. Initiate alarm on discovering an emergency
2. Minimise effect of emergencies

DA2X 04
Work in a Team

1. Agree individual responsibilities in working with others
2. Complete work activities with others

DA27 04
Maintain Information Systems to Support Work

1. Provide and respond to information
2. Record and store information

Optional units

 

 

Waste Collection Operative Pathway

DA19 04
Control the Removal of Waste

 

 

D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment

 

 

DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements

 

 

D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment

 

 

DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials

 

 

D9XL 04
Collect and Deliver Wastes and Materials

 

 

Recyclable Waste Collection Operative Pathway

DA6N 04
Control the Removal of Recyclable Waste

 

 

D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment

 

 

DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements

 

 

D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment

 

 

DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials

 

 

DA51 04
Collect and Deliver Recyclable Wastes and Other Materials

 

 

Waste Treatment Operative Pathway

DA7M 04
Store Wastes and Operating Materials Within a Waste Facility

 

 

D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment 

 

 

DA4W 04
Carry Out Environmental Monitoring and Testing on Waste Management Facilities

 

 

DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters

 

 

DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas

 

 

DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements

 

 

DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility

 

 

D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment

 

 

DA7J 04
Select and Install/Remove Containers

 

 

DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials

 

 

D9XL 04
Collect and Deliver Wastes and Materials

 

 

DA7G 04
Run Waste Treatment Operations

 

 

DA74 04
Maintain Condition of Treatment Equipment

 

 

DA72 04
Exchange Responsibility for Control of Waste Materials

 

 

DA4X 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Wastes and Materials

 

 

Waste Recycling Operative

DA7L 04
Store Recyclable Wastes and Operating Materials Within a Waste Facility

 

 

D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment

 

 

 

1. Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2. Contribute to the improvement of the environment

DA4W 04
Carry Out Environmental Monitoring and Testing on Waste Management Facilities

 

 

DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters

 

 

DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas

 

 

DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements

 

 

DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility

 

 

D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment

 

 

DA7J 04
Select and Install/Remove Containers

 

 

DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials

 

 

DA51 04
Collect and Deliver Recyclable Wastes and Other Materials

 

 

DA7E 04
Run Waste Recycling Operations

 

 

DA73 04
Maintain Condition of Recycling Equipment

 

 

DA71 04
Exchange Responsibility for Control of Waste Recycling

 

 

DA4Y 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Recycling Wastes and Materials

 

 

Landfill General Operative Pathway

DA78 04
Receive and Validate Waste

 

 

DA70 04
Direct Waste Loads

 

 

DA76 04
Prepare Vehicles or Plant for Use on Waste Management Facilities

 

 

DA6J 04
Control and Carry Out Landfilling of Waste

 

 

D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment

 

 

DA4W 04
Carry Out Environmental Monitoring and Testing on Waste Management Facilities

 

 

DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters

 

 

DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas

 

 

DA6Y 04
Deal with Matters Other than Waste

 

 

DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements

 

 

DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility

 

 

D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment

 

 

DA4Y 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Wastes and Materials

 

 

 

1. Sort and store recyclable wastes and operating materials
2. Monitor and maintain storage conditions

 

1. Load wastes or materials
2. Transfer and unload wastes or materials

 

1. Hand over responsibility for control of waste treatment to others
2. Accept responsibility for control of waste treatment from others

 

1. Clean, maintain and adjust equipment
2. Check performance of waste treatment equipment

 

1. Prepare equipment and materials for waste treatment
2. Monitor and control waste treatment operation
3. Complete and shut down waste treatment operation

 

1. Prepare for the loading/unloading of wastes and materials
2. Load/unload wastes and materials

 

1. Operate and control a laden vehicle
2. Monitor and review activities

 

1. Select containers
2. Install/remove containers

 

1. Maintain security of premises
2. Maintain security of equipment and materials

 

1. Carry out routine facility upkeep
2. Control nuisances

 

1. Control vehicle movements
2. Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements

 

1. Implement safety procedures
2. Implement emergency procedures

 

1. Maintain facility environmental protection information
2. Provide information on environmental protection matters

 

1. Carry out environmental monitoring
2. Inspect, sample and test wastes

 

1. Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2. Contribute to the improvement of the environment

 

1. Sort and store wastes and operating materials
2. Monitor and maintain storage conditions

 

1. Prepare for the loading/unloading of recyclable wastes and other materials
2. Load/unload recyclable wastes and other materials

 

1. Operate and control a laden vehicle
2. Monitor and review activities

 

1. Maintain security of premises
2. Maintain security of equipment and materials

 

1. Control vehicle movements
2. Maintain Compliance with legislation and other requirements

 

1. Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2. Contribute to the improvement of the environment

 

1. Control the acceptance and collection of recyclable waste
2. Control operation of equipment

 

1. Prepare for the loading/unloading of wastes and materials
2. Load/unload wastes and materials

 

1. Operate and control a laden vehicle
2. Monitor and review activities

 

1. Maintain security of premises
2. Maintain security of equipment and materials

 

1. Control vehicle movements
2. Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements

 

1. Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2. Contribute to the improvement of the environment

 

1. Control the acceptance and collection of waste
2. Control operation of equipment

 

Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units in addition to the mandatory units:

 

1. Load wastes or materials
2. Transfer and unload wastes or materials

 

1. Maintain security of premises
2. Maintain security of equipment and materials

 

1. Carry out routine facility upkeep
2. Control nuisances

 

1. Control vehicle movements
2. Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements

 

1. Deal with deliveries
2. Receive and assist visitors and callers

 

1. Implement safety procedures
2. Implement emergency procedures

 

1. Maintain facility environmental protection information
2. Provide information on environmental protection matters

 

1. Carry out environmental monitoring
2. Inspect, sample and test washes

 

1. Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2. Contribute to the improvement of the environment

 

1. Control deposition of waste
2. Consolidate and cover deposited waste

 

1. Carry out daily inspections
2. Record daily inspection information

 

1. Ensure suitability of vehicle for facility
2. Direct waste to unloading or holding

 

1. Receive recyclable waste
2. Examine and validate recyclable waste

 

1. Load recyclable wastes or other materials
2. Transfer and unload recyclable wastes and other materials

 

1. Hand over responsibility for control of waste recycling to others
2. Accept responsibility for control of waste recycling from others

 

1. Clean, maintain and adjust equipment
2. Check the performance of waste recycling equiment

 

1. Prepare equipment and materials for waste recycling
2. Monitor and control waste recycling operations
3. Complete shut down waste recycling operations

 

1. Prepare for the loading/unloading of recyclable wastes and other materials
2. Load/unload recyclable wastes and other materials

 

1. Operate and control a laden vehicle
2. Monitor and review activities

 

1. Select containers
2. Install/remove containers

 

1. Maintain security of premises
2. Maintain security of equipment and materials

 

1. Carry out routine facility upkeep
2. Control nuisances

 

1. Control vehicle movements
2. Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements

 

1. Implement safety procedures
2. Implement emergency procedures

 

1. Maintain facility environmental protection information
2. Provide information on environmental protection matters

 

1. Carry out environmental monitoring
2. Inspect, sample and test washes