National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal

Level 4 Credits 80

This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of people working in operations roles in the hazardous waste industry. The holder of this qualification is able to process and dispose of hazardous wastes.

This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Solid Waste - Core Skills (Level 2) and the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal (Level 3) and may lead to 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 processing and disposal of hazardous waste. This may be evidenced by achievement of the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste Processing and Disposal (Level 3), or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.

Prerequisite: Hold 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.

COMPULSORY:  61 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
5607	Implement workplace health and safety management requirements	4	25
5616	Manage hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice	4	10
16718	Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road	3	5
16803	Coordinate workplace emergency response team activities in an emergency	5	6
23338	Demonstrate knowledge of documentation for final disposal of hazardous and controlled waste	2	2
23340	Describe a type of special hazardous waste and explain safe methods for its collection and storage	2	3
23344	Demonstrate safe methods for handling and storing waste at a hazardous waste facility	4	10

 

ELECTIVE A: A minimum of 14 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
8436	Perform laboratory solvent and distillation separation techniques	4	3
8893	Carry out weighbridge operations for extractive industries	3	10
16806	Establish a workplace emergency response team	5	6
18426	Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space	3	4
21571	Explain Liquid and Hazardous Waste Code of Practice compliance for a waste collection business	4	5
23339	Describe requirements for the containment, storage, treatment, and disposal of clinical waste	3	5

ELECTIVE B: A minimum of 5 credits at Level 2 or above from anywhere on the DAS;