National Certificate in Solid Waste Disposal - Landfill Management with optional strands in Gas Extraction, Leachate Removal, and Tiphead Control

Level 4 Credits 92

This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of people with responsibility for managing activities at a landfill. The holder of this qualification is able to manage operations at a landfill site.

This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Solid Waste - Core Skills (Level 2), the National Certificate in Solid Waste Disposal - Landfill Entry Control (Level 3) and the National Certificate in Solid Waste Disposal - Landfill Operations (Level 3).

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 evidenced by achievement of the National Certificate in Solid Waste - Core Skills (Level 2), or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.

COMPULSORY:  63 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
5616	Manage hazard identification and control for occupational health and safety practice	4	10
17601	Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation	4	6
23571	Demonstrate knowledge of landfill cell filling	3	12
23579	Explain, report, and record controlled waste at a solid waste facility	4	20
23584	Demonstrate knowledge of environmental controls for landfills	5	15

 

ELECTIVE A: A minimum of 20 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
5607	Implement workplace health and safety management requirements	4	25
22644	Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, the Solid Waste Analysis Protocol	5	15
23566	Manage the clean-up of illegally dumped waste	4	5

ELECTIVE B: A minimum of 9 credits at Level 3 or above from anywhere on the DAS.

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Gas Extraction Optional Strand

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
23583	Describe landfill gas and maintain landfill gas extraction systems	4	25

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Leachate Removal Optional Strand

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
23577	Describe leachate, and operate and maintain a leachate collection and removal system at a landfill	4	20

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Tiphead Control Optional Strand

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
23580	Control a landfill tip head	4	10