Waste Management Operations
Level 2
Awarded by SQA/Waste Management Industry Training Advisory
Board (WAMITAB)
Accredited from 27 March 2003 to 31 March 2008
Group award number: G731 22
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
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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
Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units in addition to the mandatory units:
Waste Collection Operative Pathway
DA19 04
Control the Removal of Waste
1 Control the acceptance and collection of waste
2 Control operation of equipment
D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment
1 Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2 Contribute to the improvement of the environment
DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements
1 Control vehicle movements
2 Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1 Maintain security of premises
2 Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials
1 Operate and control a laden vehicle
2 Monitor and review activities
D9XL 04
Collect and Deliver Wastes and Materials
1 Prepare for the loading/unloading of wastes and materials
2 Load/unload wastes and materials
Recyclable Waste Collection Operative Pathway
DA6N 04
Control the Removal of Recyclable Waste
1 Control the acceptance and collection of recyclable waste
2 Control operation of equipment
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D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment
1 Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2 Contribute to the improvement of the environment
DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements
1 Control vehicle movements
2 Maintain Compliance with legislation and other requirements
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1 Maintain security of premises
2 Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials
1 Operate and control a laden vehicle
2 Monitor and review activities
DA51 04
Collect and Deliver Recyclable Wastes and Other Materials
1 Prepare for the loading/unloading of recyclable wastes and other materials
2 Load/unload recyclable wastes and other materials
Waste Treatment Operative Pathway
DA7M 04
Store Wastes and Operating Materials Within a Waste Facility
1 Sort and store wastes and operating materials
2 Monitor and maintain storage conditions
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
1 Carry out environmental monitoring
2 Inspect, sample and test wastes
DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters
1 Maintain facility environmental protection information
2 Provide information on environmental protection matters
DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas
1 Implement safety procedures
2 Implement emergency procedures
DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements
1 Control vehicle movements
2 Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements
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DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility
1 Carry out routine facility upkeep
2 Control nuisances
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1 Maintain security of premises
2 Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA7J 04
Select and Install/Remove Containers
1 Select containers
2 Install/remove containers
DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials
1 Operate and control a laden vehicle
2 Monitor and review activities
D9XL 04
Collect and Deliver Wastes and Materials
1 Prepare for the loading/unloading of wastes and materials
2 Load/unload wastes and materials
DA7G 04
Run Waste Treatment Operations
1 Prepare equipment and materials for waste treatment
2 Monitor and control waste treatment operation
3 Complete and shut down waste treatment operation
DA74 04
Maintain Condition of Treatment Equipment
1 Clean, maintain and adjust equipment
2 Check performance of waste treatment equipment
DA72 04
Exchange Responsibility for Control of Waste Materials
1 Hand over responsibility for control of waste treatment to others
2 Accept responsibility for control of waste treatment from others
DA4X 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Wastes and Materials
1 Load wastes or materials
3 Transfer and unload wastes or materials
Waste Recycling Operative
DA7L 04
Store Recyclable Wastes and Operating Materials Within a Waste Facility
1 Sort and store recyclable wastes and operating materials
2 Monitor and maintain storage conditions
D9XW 04
Contribute to the Protection of the Environment
1 Maintain environmentally sound working practices
2 Contribute to the improvement of the environment
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DA4W 04
Carry Out Environmental Monitoring and Testing on Waste Management Facilities
1 Carry out environmental monitoring
2 Inspect, sample and test washes
DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters
1 Maintain facility environmental protection information
2 Provide information on environmental protection matters
DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas
1 Implement safety procedures
2 Implement emergency procedures
DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements
1 Control vehicle movements
2 Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements
DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility
1 Carry out routine facility upkeep
2 Control nuisances
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1 Maintain security of premises
2 Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA7J 04
Select and Install/Remove Containers
1 Select containers
2 Install/remove containers
DA2W 04
Transport Wastes and Materials
1 Operate and control a laden vehicle
2 Monitor and review activities
DA51 04
Collect and Deliver Recyclable Wastes and Other Materials
1 Prepare for the loading/unloading of recyclable wastes and other materials
2 Load/unload recyclable wastes and other materials
DA7E 04
Run Waste Recycling Operations
1 Prepare equipment and materials for waste recycling
2 Monitor and control waste recycling operations
3 Complete shut down waste recycling operations
DA73 04
Maintain Condition of Recycling Equipment
1 Clean, maintain and adjust equipment
2 Check the performance of waste recycling equiment
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DA71 04
Exchange Responsibility for Control of Waste Recycling
1 Hand over responsibility for control of waste recycling to others
2 Accept responsibility for control of waste recycling from others
DA4Y 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Recycling Wastes and Materials
1 Load recyclable wastes or other materials
2 Transfer and unload recyclable wastes and other materials
Landfill General Operative Pathway
DA78 04
Receive and Validate Waste
1 Receive recyclable waste
2 Examine and validate recyclable waste
DA70 04
Direct Waste Loads
1 Ensure suitability of vehicle for facility
2 Direct waste to unloading or holding
DA76 04
Prepare Vehicles or Plant for Use on Waste Management Facilities
1 Carry out daily inspections
2 Record daily inspection information
DA6J 04
Control and Carry Out Landfilling of Waste
1 Control deposition of waste
2 Consolidate and cover deposited waste
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
1 Carry out environmental monitoring
2 Inspect, sample and test washes
DA4R 04
Advise and Inform Colleagues on Facility Environmental Protection Matters
1 Maintain facility environmental protection information
2 Provide information on environmental protection matters
DA75 04
Perform Safely in the Working Areas
1 Implement safety procedures
2 Implement emergency procedures
DA6Y 04
Deal with Matters Other than Waste
1 Deal with deliveries
2 Receive and assist visitors and callers
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DA1C 04
Control the Safety of Vehicle Movements
1 Control vehicle movements
2 Maintain compliance with legislation and other requirements
DA55 04
Contribute to the General Upkeep and Protection of the Facility
1 Carry out routine facility upkeep
2 Control nuisances
D9XT 04
Contribute to the Maintenance of Security in the Working Environment
1 Maintain security of premises
2 Maintain security of equipment and materials
DA4Y 04
Carry Out Mechanical Handling of Wastes and Materials
1 Load wastes or materials
2 Transfer and unload wastes or materials
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