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National Diploma in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level
5)
Level
5
Credits
204
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2020.
Transition Arrangements
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2016.
People currently working towards this qualification must complete the requirements by 31
December 2020.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to MITO at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
July 2008
May 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2020
December 2020
Standard Setting Body
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
Telephone
0800 88 2121
Fax
04 494 0006
Email
info@mito.org.nz
Website
www.mito.org.nz
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National Diploma in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level
5)
Level
5
Credits
204
Purpose
This National Diploma recognises the skills and knowledge of an experienced manager of
hazardous wastes. The holder of this qualification is able to manage a facility for the
processing or disposal of hazardous wastes.
The compulsory section recognises knowledge of legislative and safety requirements for
managing hazardous waste, understanding of hazardous waste treatment methods, skills
in managing workplace emergencies, and competence in planning and managing
treatment processes and waste disposal for a hazardous waste facility.
In acknowledgement of the diversity of operations at hazardous waste facilities, the
elective section enables candidates to select knowledge and skills that cover business,
financial, and communications knowledge and skills relevant to their workplace.
This qualification follows the National Certificate in Solid Waste (Core Skills) (Level 2) with
the optional strand in Hazardous Waste [Ref: 1398], the National Certificate in Hazardous
Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 3) [Ref: 1402], and the National Certificate in
Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 4) [Ref: 1403].
Special Notes
Prerequisites: a current Approved Handler Certificate for the substances in the workplace,
or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. Approved Handler Certificates are issued
under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications)
Regulations 2001.
It is recommended that prior to achievement of this qualification candidates have
demonstrated competence in managing health and safety relating to the safe processing
and disposal of hazardous waste. This may be evidenced by achievement of the National
Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 4) [Ref: 1403], or
demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.
Credit Range
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 or above credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
4
15
135
154
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Elective A
0-5
0-5
10-20
20
Elective B
0-20
0-20
0-20
20
Elective C
0-10
0-10
0-10
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
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Compulsory standards
Elective A – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective B – A minimum of 20 credits as specified
Elective C – A minimum of 10 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency
Management > Workplace Emergency Risk Management
ID
Title
Level
Credit
16810
Develop a Workplace Emergency Management Plan
6
10
Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice
ID
Title
Level
Credit
18426
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with
confined space
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Theory
ID
Title
22640
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies, and
programmes relating to resource recovery
3
4
Level
Credit
5
25
Service Sector > Solid Waste > Hazardous and Special Waste Management
ID
Title
Level
23343
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the
management of hazardous waste
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Credit
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
23345
Plan and manage operations at a hazardous waste
facility
Demonstrate knowledge of treatment methods for
hazardous waste
Plan and manage treatment processes and waste
disposal for a hazardous waste treatment facility
5
40
5
30
5
30
23346
23347
Elective A
A minimum of 20 credits
Community and Social Services > Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency
Management > Workplace Fire and Emergency Response
ID
Title
Level
Credit
16806
Establish a workplace emergency response team
5
6
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Commercial Road Transport Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
1776
Manage the transportation of hazardous substances by
road
6
10
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Transportation of Waste and Recoverable
Resources
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21571
Explain Liquid and Hazardous Waste Code of Practice
compliance for a waste collection business
4
Service Sector > Resource Recovery > Resource Recovery Operations
ID
Title
Level
22624
22628
Design the layout and components for a resource
recovery facility
Manage a drop-off area at a resource recovery facility
Describe requirements for the containment, storage,
treatment, and disposal of clinical waste
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Credit
5
25
5
20
Service Sector > Solid Waste > Hazardous and Special Waste Management
ID
Title
Level
23339
5
3
Credit
5
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Elective B
A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above
Field
Subfield
Domain
Business
Business Operations and
Development
Human Resource
Management
People Development and
Coordination
Systems and Resources
Management
Financial Skills
Writing
Humanities
Financial Management
Communication Skills
Elective C
A minimum of 10 credits
From anywhere on the NQF
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
Tranzqual ITO
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
2087
Service Sector > Solid Waste >
Hazardous and Special Waste
Management
030399
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Process and
Resources Engineering >
Process and Resources
Engineering not elsewhere
classified
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Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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Prerequisite Diagram
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