Level 5 Credits 220
This qualification recognises the knowledge and skills of people who promote the principles of zero waste and resource recovery. Holders of this qualification are able to demonstrate specialised knowledge of zero waste principles and resource recovery practices.
This qualification may lead on from the
National Certificate in Zero Waste and Resource Recovery - Principles for Implementation (Level 3), or complement qualifications gained in other industries such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, computing, commerce, construction, demolition, engineering, health, manufacturing, and retail.
It is recommended that people entering programmes leading to the award of this qualification possess group and written communication skills. Evidence of that ability might be demonstrated by achievement of standards at Level 4 or above in Interpersonal Communications and Writing.
COMPULSORY: 90 Credits
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
22640 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies, and programmes relating to resource recovery |
5 |
25 |
|
22646 |
Demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities, strategic drivers, and opportunities for resource recovery |
5 |
25 |
|
22647 |
Research overseas resource recovery legislation, policy, and agreements and evaluate relevance to NZ |
5 |
20 |
|
22680 |
Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for achieving zero waste |
5 |
20 |
ELECTIVE A: A minimum of 120 credits from the following unit standards.
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
22639 |
Evaluate options and issues for managing recoverable resources |
2 |
25 |
|
22645 |
Research and discuss best practice for resource recovery and recycling |
5 |
35 |
|
22678 |
Plan and facilitate an event recycling programme based on zero waste principles |
5 |
15 |
|
22679 |
Explain pre design issues and discuss the design of a resource recovery facility and its components |
5 |
15 |
|
22682 |
Explain sustainability, resource efficiency, and cleaner production in relation to zero waste |
5 |
15 |
|
22683 |
Demonstrate knowledge of resource efficiency and cleaner production initiatives |
5 |
20 |
|
22684 |
Develop a programme for measuring and monitoring resource efficiency and cleaner production |
5 |
30 |
|
22685 |
Analyse an industry process for the implementation of zero waste principles |
5 |
35 |
|
22686 |
Analyse a community or institution for the implementation of zero waste principles |
5 |
25 |
|
22687 |
Facilitate the zero waste component of a community project |
5 |
25 |
|
22688 |
Research and advise on options for zero waste in households |
4 |
30 |
|
22689 |
Apply knowledge of demographics and geography to the design of a zero waste service |
5 |
12 |
|
22690 |
Plan, prepare, and implement a zero waste product development project |
6 |
60 |
|
22691 |
Plan and implement a programme to support zero waste within a community |
5 |
25 |
|
22693 |
Explain strategies for engaging industry partners in zero waste programmes |
5 |
15 |
|
22694 |
Plan, organise, and lead a site visit for developing a zero waste partnering programme |
5 |
6 |
|
22696 |
Advise on zero waste options for a commercial enterprise |
5 |
25 |
|
22697 |
Advise on zero waste options for an industry |
6 |
40 |
|
23330 |
Recommend minimisation and resource recovery strategies for construction and demolition waste |
4 |
10 |
ELECTIVE B: A minimum of 10 credits at Level 4 or above from anywhere on the DAS.
