Waste Management Operations: Managing Treatment
Non-Hazardous Waste
Level 4
Awarded by SQA/Waste Management Industry Training Advisory
Board (WAMITAB)
Accredited from 27 March 2003 to 31 March 2008
Group award number: G730 24
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by the Energy and Utility Skills. Energy and
Utility Skills draws its membership from the waste 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:
DA17 04
Control the Reception of Non-Hazardous Waste
1 Control the reception of non-hazardous waste
DA11 04
Control the Movement, Sorting and Storage of Non-Hazardous Wastes
1 Control the sorting and storage of non-hazardous wastes
2 Control vehicles, plants and crews on sites which handle non-hazardous wastes
D1V7 04
Monitor Procedures to Control Risks to Health and Safety
1 Check that health and safety procedures are followed
2 Ensure that risks are controlled safely and effectively
D9Y4 04
Control Maintenance and Other Engineering Operations
1 Establish a maintenance schedule
2 Implement and monitor maintenance and other engineering activities
D9Y2 04
Control Improvements to Waste Management Operations
1 Identify improvements to waste management operations
2 Implement and evaluate improvements to waste management operations
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D1HW 04
Support the Efficient Use of Resources
1 Make recommendations for the use of resources
2 Contribute to the control of resources
B4V5 04
Create Effective Working Relationships
1 Gain the trust and support for colleagues and team members
2 Gain the trust and support of your manager
3 Minimise conflict in your team
DA2F 04
Provide Information to Support Decision Making on a Waste Management Site
1 Obtain information to support decision making
2 Inform and advise others
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units, one from each of the groups
below, in addition to the mandatory units:
Group A - Control Site Operations
D9YT 04
Control Site Operations for the Treatment of Non-Hazardous Waste
1 Control treatment operations for non-hazardous waste
2 Control work activities on sites treating non-hazardous waste
D9YN 04
Control Site Operations for the Treatment of Clinical Waste
1 Control treatment operations for clinical waste
2 Control work activities on sites treating clinical waste
D9YE 04
Control Site Operations for the Remediation of Contaminated Land
1 Control operations for the remediation of contaminated land
2 Control work activities for the remediation of contaminated land
D9Y5 04
Control Site Operations for the Composting of Biodegradable Waste
1 Control treatment operations for the composting of biodegradable wastes
2 Control work activities on sites composting biodegradable waste
Group B - Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues
DA0L 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment
and Recovery Operations
1 Control the disposal of outputs and residues from non-hazardous waste treatment and
recovery operations
DA0D 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from Clinical Waste Treatment and
Recovery Operations
1 Control the disposal of outputs and residues from clinical waste treatment and recovery
operations
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DA0P 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from the Remediation of Contaminated
Land
1 Control the disposal of outputs and residues from the remediation of contaminated land
D9YY 04
Control the Disposal of Outputs and Residues from a Composting Facility
1 Control the disposal of outputs and residues from a composting facility
Group C - Environmental Protection
DA1X 04
Ensure Protection of the Environment on Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment or
Transfer Sites
1 Develop and maintain environmental control measures on non-hazardous waste
treatment or transfer sites
2 Minimise risks to the environment arising from the treatment or transfer of nonhazardous waste
DA1P 04
Ensure Protection of the Environment on Clinical Waste Treatment or Transfer Sites
1 Develop and maintain environmental control measures on a clinical waste treatment or
transfer site
2 Minimise risks to the environment arising from the treatment or transfer of clinical
waste
Group D - Personnel Management
B6TK 04
Contribute to the Selection of Personnel for Activities
1 Contribute to identifying personnel requirements
2 Contribute to selecting required personnel
DA2N 04
Review the Performance of Teams and Individuals
1 Assess the work of teams and individuals
2 Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award,
but they do not form part of the qualification:
DA2M 04
Review and Develop Your Performance at Work
1 Review your performance at work
2 Develop your performance at work
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There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more
information, please contact:
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