National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal

Level 5 Credits 204

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.

This qualification follows the National Certificate in Solid Waste - Core Skills (Level 2), the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal (Level 3) and the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste - Processing and Disposal (Level 4).

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), 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:  154 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
16810	Develop a Workplace Emergency Management Plan	6	10
18426	Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space	3	4
22640	Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies, and programmes relating to resource recovery	5	25
23343	Demonstrate knowledge of legislation relating to the management of hazardous waste	4	15
23345	Plan and manage operations at a hazardous waste facility	5	40
23346	Demonstrate knowledge of treatment methods for hazardous waste	5	30
23347	Plan and manage treatment processes and waste disposal for a hazardous waste treatment facility	5	30

 

ELECTIVE A: A minimum of 20 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
1776	Manage the transportation of hazardous substances by road	6	10
16806	Establish a workplace emergency response team	5	6
21571	Explain Liquid and Hazardous Waste Code of Practice compliance for a waste collection business	4	5
22624	Design the layout and components for a resource recovery facility	5	25
22628	Manage a drop-off area at a resource recovery facility	5	20
23339	Describe requirements for the containment, storage, treatment, and disposal of clinical waste	3	5

ELECTIVE B: A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above from the following Domains;

Human Resource Management
People Development and Coordination
Systems and Resources Management
Financial Skills
Writing

ELECTIVE C: A minimum of 10 credits from anywhere on the DAS.