National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal

Level 3 Credits 54

This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of an experienced processor of hazardous waste for disposal. The holder of the qualification is able to work in the sector of the waste industry that processes and disposes of hazardous wastes, in an operations or administrative role.

This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Solid Waste - Core Skills (Level 2) and leads to the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal (Level 4) and the National Diploma in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal (Level 5).

It is recommended that prior to achievement of this qualification, candidates have demonstrated competence in safe handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. This may be through the achievement of the National Certificate in Solid Waste – Core Skills or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.

COMPULSORY:  34 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
6345	Analyse spontaneous oxidation - reduction reactions	3	4
8949	Characterise the composition of acid and base solutions	3	4
16718	Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road	3	5
18426	Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space	3	4
20645	Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers	3	3
21567	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of liquid and hazardous waste products and their safe handling	3	2
23335	Receive and contain hazardous waste at a specified site	3	2
23336	Demonstrate general knowledge of clinical waste management	3	2
23337	Explain safe methods for containing and storing hazardous substances in the waste handling industry	3	5
23340	Describe a type of special hazardous waste and explain safe methods for its collection and storage	2	3

 

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 15 credits of which a minimum of 10 credits at Level 3 or above;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
3058	Perform gas tests for energy and chemical plant	4	5
8893	Carry out weighbridge operations for extractive industries	3	10
10851	Operate a powered industrial lift truck fitted with forks (forklift)	3	7
17599	Plan a confined space entry	4	5
21568	Demonstrate knowledge of industrial sites relevant to the collection of liquid and hazardous waste	2	2
21569	Demonstrate and apply code of practice knowledge for the transport of liquid and hazardous waste	3	3
21570	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fixed holding systems for liquid and hazardous waste products	3	3
21572	Respond to an emergency during a liquid and hazardous waste collection operation	4	4
23338	Demonstrate knowledge of documentation for final disposal of hazardous and controlled waste	2	2
23339	Describe requirements for the containment, storage, treatment, and disposal of clinical waste	3	5
23341	Recover resources from hazardous waste and prepare the recovered hazardous resource for trade	3	6

ELECTIVE B: A minimum of 5 credits at Level 3 or above from anywhere on the DAS;