WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATION SYSTEM (WSQ) COMPETENCY MAP FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

INDUSTRY KEY PURPOSE SECTOR KEY PURPOSE

To provide cost effective, reliable and environmentally sustainable Waste Management services
Safely and responsibly supplying our customers in the global process industry with
that, enhance productivity and optimize the value of resources through waste minimisation and
high quality innovative products and services through a competent and dynamic
recovery, using the principles of re-use, reduce and recycle, hence implementing technologies and
workforce
best practices to enhance safety and meet the needs of customers and the community.

COMPETENCY CATEGORY TYPICAL JOB

QUALIFICATION Competency TITLES
LEVEL WASTE HANDLING AND WASTE PROCESSING AND QUALIFICATION MATRIX
TITLE Unit Category WASTE DISPOSAL AND CONTROL
TRANSPORTATION RECYCLING
MANAGERIAL /
PROFESSIONAL

MANAGERIAL / PROFESSIONAL
• Operation Manager
1. Manage teams in workplace (PE-CE-402C-1)

INDUSTRY
• Plant Manager
• Maintenance &

CORE
Facility Manager
2. Manage WSH policies in the workplace (PE-CE-403C-1) 3 core CUs + • Waste Processes
Manager
4 specialisation elective • Waste Recycling
AOP WSQ CERTIFIED 3. Interpret and comply with Environmental Law and Policy from the same track Manager
• Site Manager
WASTE Total = 7 CUs • Waste Facilities
MANAGEMENT Maintenance

SPECIALISATION
● UNIVERSITY Manager
● DIPLOMA MANAGER • Waste Management

ELECTIVE
● WORKPLACE Total training hours: Manager
● CROSS-TRAINING • Fleet Maintenance
04 X Specialisation electives 04 X Specialisation electives 04 X Specialisation electives 200-250 Hrs (approx) Manager

1. Supervise workplace safety and health practices (MF-COM-301E-1) SUPERVISORY

INDUSTRY
CORE
• Waste Packaging
2. Supervise team at work (MF-COM-303C-1) Supervisor
3 core CUs + • Waste Processes
SUPERVISORY

AOP
3 specialisation elective Supervisor
WSQ CERTIFIED 3. Supervise work improvement processes (MF-COM-303E-1) from the same track • Waste / Hazardous
Supervisor
WASTE Total = 6 CUs • Site Supervisor
NITEC • Route Coordinator
●
MANAGEMENT
SPECIALISATION

● 'O' Level • Fleet coordinator

● WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR • Waste Management
ELECTIVE

● CROSS-TRAINING Specialist
Total training hours: • Production
03 x Specialisation electives 03 x Specialisation electives 03 x Specialisation electives 150-200 Hrs (approx) Engineer
OPERATIONS / TECHNICIANS

OPERATIONS
INDUSTRY

1. Apply workplace safety and health practices (MF-PRO-102C-1)

CORE

• Waste Equipment
Maintenance
2 core CUs + Technician
WSQ CERTIFIED 2. Apply teamwork in the workplace (MF-PRO-101C-1) 3 specialisation elective • Equipment
AO Technician
from the same track
WASTE • Boilerman
Total = 5 CUs • Site Technician
MANAGEMENT • Material Handler
SPECIALISATION

● PSLE • Fleet Maintenance

● WORKPLACE CREW Operator
ELECTIVE

● CROSS-TRAINING
• Production
Total training hours: Operator
03 x Specialisation electives 03 x Specialisation electives 03 x Specialisation electives 100-150 Hrs (approx) • Front /Back Load
Driver

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Competency Unit
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor
Code
MANAGERIAL / PROFESSIONAL

On completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge and

application skills in participating in work teams and will be able
to apply them to the workplace. These skills include relating to
Manage teams in
1 PE-CE-402C-1 team members from a diverse range of backgrounds and
workplace
abilities, communicating with others, assist team establishment,
assist development of a team culture and assist improving team
performance

On completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge and

application skills to apply workplace safety and health
procedures and practices to ensure the employees own and
others safety at work. These skills include manage Workplace
Safety and Health (WSH) and Environmental practices within a
Manage WSH policies
2 PE-CE-403C-1 workplace environment, including an engineering workplace,
in the workplace
oversee and ensure compliance with standards applicable for
any work within a WSH system, manage identification of
hazards and assessment of risks, manage and apply control
measures and manage, maintain and review risk control
measures
Interpret and comply
On completion of this unit, learners will have the knowledge to
3 TBC with Environmental Law
ensure compliance with permits, regulation and legislation.
and Policy
SUPERVISORY
On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and
Supervise workplace
knowledge in planning WSH activities, implement safe work
4 MF-COM-301E-1 safety and health
practices and maintain workplace risk control measures at their
practices
workplaces
On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and
5 MF-COM-303C-1 Supervise team at work knowledge in Supervising Teams at Work and be able to put it
into practice at their workplaces
On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and
Supervise work knowledge in identifying improvement goals for work teams,
6 MF-COM-303E-1
improvement processes implement work improvement processes and standardise
improved work processes at their workplaces
OPERATIONS / TECHNICIANS

On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and

Apply workplace safety
7 MF-PRO-102C-1 knowledge in applying workplace safety and health practices to
and health practices
ensure the safety of oneself and others at work
On completion of this unit, learners will have the skills and
Apply teamwork in the
8 MF-PRO-101C-1 knowledge in working as a team and participating in team
workplace
activities in their work area
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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste Waste

S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor
Unit Code & Processing Disposal &
Transportation & Recycling Control

This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge to plan

work assignments and equipment allocations to meet
Manage waste collections transportation, operations, or production goals. It also includes
1 √
activities confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other
personnel to exchange information and to resolve problems to
improve organisational performance

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

Manage waste collection
2 oversee the whole operation of waste collection depot from √
depot
planning of collection route to manpower deployment.

This unit of competency covers the skills to oversee recycling

pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with
3 Manage recycling process √
community ordinances. It also includes the coordination of
recycling collection schedules to optimize service and efficiency

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage,
Manage waste
4 natural resource usage, waste generation and recycling. It √
sustainability
includes identifying or procure needed resources to implement
sustainability programmes or projects.

This unit of competency describes the preparation of waste

products capable of re-use (scavenging operations). It requires
the ability to identify re-usable waste products and organising for
this to occur. Personnel are required to identify waste products
capable of re-use match client specifications; suitable products
Manage waste preparation are set aside and stored to maintain quality; rejected products
5 PI-WM-407E-0 √
for re-use are disposed of appropriately. A detailed knowledge is required
of waste types able to be re-used; storage methods; causes of
product contamination; relevant industry standards, legislation
and codes of practice; emergency response procedures; relevant
occupational health and safety requirements and environmental
legislation.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

establish procedures to audit compliance and assess
effectiveness of waste treatment processes and procedures. It
UK Functional Manage waste treatment
6 also includes establishing procedures for safe handling and √
Map and processes
containment of waste at treatment facilities and criteria for
determining best practice in the treatment and processing of
waste.
This unit of competency covers the knowledge to implement
landfill operational and emergency procedures, and inspect
7 Manage Landfill √
landfill or conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and
environmental regulations
This unit of competency covers the knowledge to manage waste
through technologies to prevent harm to the environment or long
Manage disposal term progressive damage to health. It also includes
8 √
technologies understanding to review, evaluate and report on technological
developments for potential application to waste management
within the organisation.
This unit of competency covers the review and evaluation of
Review, evaluate and waste assessment findings, and documentation of evaluation
9 PI-WM-408E-0 document waste and findings made. It requires the ability to review and evaluate √ √ √
assessment findings company/client waste practices and issues that impact upon their
operations.
This unit of competency covers ability to direct, supervise and
coordinate activities to enforce safety rules and regulations of
transportation. It also includes planning, organising and
10 Manage fleet operations √ √
managing the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is
accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational
requirements.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to
supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers,
11 Manage fleet maintenance and repairers. It also includes developing, implementing and √ √
evaluating maintenance policies and procedures to improve fleet
equipment systems.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

12 Manage energy recovery identify the energy savings opportunities and make √ √
recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.

This unit of competency covers selection of all types of waste

management plant, equipment and materials and associated
Select and obtain waste procurement procedures. Personnel are required to identify
13 PI-WM-409E-0 management plant, services to be provided, determine performance characteristics √ √
equipment and materials of plant, equipment and materials, ensure access to plant
equipment and materials and maintain up-to-date information on
industry plant, equipment and materials.

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste Waste

S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor
Unit Code & Processing Disposal &
Transportation & Recycling Control

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

manage the maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment,
Manage maintenance of
or the structure of an establishment in repair. In addition, it is
14 waste equipment & √ √
necessary to demonstrate the ability to repair or replace
facilities
defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools,
and reassemble equipment.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

forecast trends in new waste management technologies and
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15 Forecast future demand techniques. It also includes the skills and knowledge to forecast √ √
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the demand for products and outputs derived from waste and
waste management services.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

maintain the efficiency of operation on sites, manage plants and
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16 equipments and control on-site access and security to minimise √ √
Map management facilities
nuisance and maintain agreed standards of cleanliness and
good order monitoring and management services.

This unit of competency describes the planning of disposal

operations and monitoring activities undertaken at a waste site
17 Plan mode of disposal √ √
(including testing). This may include long-term monitoring
(including post-closure management).
This unit of competency describes the development of waste
management strategies for clients to meet their individual needs.
Manage waste It requires the ability to analyse practices and develop strategies
18 √ √
management solution by working effectively with clients. These work functions would
be carried out under minimal supervision within organisational
guidelines.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to
supervise and coordinate the activities of waste storage prior to
transport and
19 Manage waste storage further treatment or disposal. The unit also covers the long-term √ √ √
storage of wastes that are unable to be disposed of in any other
way. This unit requires the ability to organise activity and apply
safe work practices.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to
create and implement methods to market green products and
Manage green work
20 services. It also includes development of comprehensive √ √ √
activities
marketing strategies, using knowledge of green energy products,
markets, and regulations.
This unit of competency covers all contexts in which information
21 Manage waste education may be provided to clients on education to public on waste √ √ √
management issues.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to
Manage plant safety and
22 develop a site safety plan where operation can be carried out √ √ √
operations
safely according to organisation procedures.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to plan,

direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or
23 Manage logistics √ √ √
planning services. It also includes the skills to manage logistics
personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

design and plan duties in the prevention, control, and
Plan environmental safety remediation of environmental health hazards. It also includes the
24 √ √ √
and control ability to inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs
to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance
with environmental regulations.

This unit of competency covers management of human and

physical resources in accordance with planned business
Manage process resource
25 PI-PRO-401C-0 strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, √ √ √
planning
developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing
and reporting on resource usage to meet business objectives

This unit of competency describes the monitoring of waste

management operations including the allocation of work to
personnel. This unit is applicable where supervision of a small
Organize waste field work team is required. Personnel are required to identify
26 √ √ √
management operation work requirements; organise equipment and materials; allocate
work areas and activities; provide suitable training and
assessment opportunities; and document waste management
organisational plan.

This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge to

review, evaluate and report on technological developments for
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27 their potential application to waste management and also, to √ √ √
Map solutions
commission research into potentially useful waste management
technologies.

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste Waste

S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor
Unit Code & Processing Disposal &
Transportation & Recycling Control

This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge to

identify, assess and advice on the management and mitigation of
UK Functional
28 Manage risk assessment operational risk. It also includes the establishment of √ √ √
Map
contingency arrangements to minimise operational impact of
incidents and emergencies.
Develop organisational
strategies for changes in This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge to
UK Functional
29 waste management develop business strategies, seek and obtain funding and √ √ √
Map
services including develop compliance strategies to manage change.
equipment
This unit of competency cover the skills and knowledge to
establish criteria for determining recoverable and non-
Plan methods for
recoverable materials and estimating value. It also includes
UK Functional assessment, evaluation,
30 specify procedures for safe handling of materials , storage of √ √ √
Map sorting and storage of
hazardous materials and establishing procedures for identifying
waste
and dealing with hazardous, contaminated and rejected waste
material.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to

Manage integrated waste prepare waste audit, evaluating waste management option for
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31 management and quality optimum solution, specifying methods and procedures for quality √ √ √
Map
assurance systems assuring waste management system and developing procedures
and guidance for implementation and monitoring.

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor Waste Disposal
Unit Code & Processing &
& Control
Transportation Recycling

Handle customer inquiry and This unit involves the skills and knowledge
1 complaints on waste collection to respond effectively to client inquiries or √
and recycling services complaints regarding company services.

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to supervise recycling
2 Supervise recycling process technicians or other recycling operations √
employees and assigning of truck drivers or
recycling technicians to routes

This unit of competency cover the skills and

knowledge to implement methods to market
Implement green work green products and services. It also includes
3 √
activities the ability to conduct research on consumer
opinions and marketing strategies related to
green energy technologies.

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Supervise waste recycling and
4 knowledge to supervise reprocessing and √
treatment process
treatment operation

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to monitor equipment
operation and performance and make
Supervise plant equipment
5 necessary adjustments to ensure optimal √
operation
performance. It also involves basic
understanding on how to perform equipment
maintenance and repair as necessary

This unit of competency describes the

various maintenance functions carried out at
a waste site such as identifying maintenance
6 Supervise disposal of waste √
work to be undertaken on waste site from
physical observation of site environment,
maintenance schedule and job requirements

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to direct inbound and
outbound logistics operations, such as
7 Supervise logistics √
transportation or warehouse activities, safety
performance, and logistics quality
management.

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to collect samples of
8 Conduct lab test on waste √
industrial waste to conduct tests on pollutant
levels and identify sources of pollution.

Plan and evaluate This unit of competency covers the provision

9 maintenance of treatment of minor maintenance and repairs on waste √
facilities processing plant and facilities.

This unit of competency describes the

implementation of a waste management
Implement waste management plan. It requires the ability to plan and
10 PI-WM-303E-0 √
plan coordinate activity. These work functions
would be carried out under routine
supervision within organisational guidelines.

This unit of competency covers the skills

Supervise general waste and knowledge to observe machine
11 √ √
containment operations to ensure quality and conformity
of filled or packaged products to standards.

This unit of competency describes the skills

and knowledge required to supervise waste
management facilities. This competency
UK Functional Supervise waste management may be expected to apply to a worker who
12 √ √
Map facilities and services has significant team-leading responsibilities.
This unit would usually be carried out under
managerial supervision, within
organisational guidelines.

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor Waste Disposal
Unit Code & Processing &
& Control
Transportation Recycling
This unit of competency covers the
supervise and coordinate the activities of
drivers. In addition, it is necessary to
13 Supervise drivers demonstrate the ability to counsel √ √ √
employees about work-related issues and
assist employees to correct job-skill
deficiencies

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to plan for direct and indirect
Plan, coordinate and supervise
waste collection using rear end loaders and
14 PI-WM-303E-1 waste collection √ √ √
hook lift trucks from designated places. It
route
also covers the skills and knowledge to
participate in rerouting exercise.

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Supervise waste collection knowledge to supervise the premises of
15 √ √ √
vehicle depot environment depot and demonstrate the ability to analyze
chart and work orders.
This unit of competency covers the skills
Supervise environmental and knowledge to prepare, review, and
16 √ √ √
pollution control compliance update environmental investigation and
recommendation reports.
This unit of competency covers the skills
Supervise collection and
and knowledge to oversee the collection and
17 handling of toxic industrial √ √ √
handling of hazardous waste observing
waste
prescribed safety procedures.

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor Waste Disposal
Unit Code & Processing &
& Control
Transportation Recycling
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform bulky waste
1 knowledge to carry out bulky waste √
removal services
collection services
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform collection of
knowledge to carry out collection of toxic
2 general waste from √
and biohazard waste from medical health
medical health institutions
institutions
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform rubber tyre
3 knowledge to carry out recycling of rubber √
recycling process
tyre
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform recycling of
4 knowledge to carry out construction waste √
construction waste
recycling
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform waste oil
5 knowledge to carry out waste oil recycling in √
recycling process
a safe working environment

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Perform waste food
6 knowledge to carry out the skills and √
recycling process
knowledge to carry out waste food recycling

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Perform waste metal knowledge to carry out the skills and
7 √
recycling process knowledge to carry out waste metal
recycling
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform waste plastic knowledge to carry out the skills and
8 √
recycling process knowledge to carry out waste plastic
recycling
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform waste paper knowledge to carry out the skills and
9 √
recycling process knowledge to carry out waste paper
recycling
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform waste glass knowledge to carry out the skills and
10 √
recycling process knowledge to carry out waste glass
recycling

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Sort fine specific waste knowledge to carry out the skills and
11 √
streams knowledge to perform sorting operation
according to the type, condition and quality.

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Perform waste
12 knowledge to conduct waste management √
management control
operations
This unit of competency covers the skills
and knowledge to inspect equipment or
13 Perform site maintenance monitor operating conditions, meters, and √
gauges to determine load requirements and
detect malfunctions

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to identify, remove, pack,
Perform hazardous waste transport, or dispose of hazardous materials,
14 √
control including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste
oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive
materials, contaminated soil

This unit of competency describes the

processing or treatment of waste which
includes identifying and checking of waste
types for processing to ensure absence of
15 Perform waste treatment √
non-conforming waste streams and
maintaining visual observation of processing
to ensure safe operation and optimal
processing
This unit of competency covers the disposal
of wastewater to sewer. Waste water may
Perform wastewater
16 be the outcome of treatment at a waste √
treatment
processing facility, treatment plant, or
industry source
This unit of competency cover the skills and
knowledge to operate mechanical, electrical
Operate plants and
17 and turbine generating plant and equipment √
machinery
and the ability to response to accidents and
emergencies

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Waste Management Sub-sector

Competency Waste Handling Waste
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor Waste Disposal
Unit Code & Processing &
& Control
Transportation Recycling
This unit of competency relates to the
appropriate response to emergency
situations for any new workers at the
workplace, possibly delivered as part of an
Respond to emergency
18 PI-ES-102C-1 induction programme. On completion, the √
situation
learner knows the signals when an
emergency situation takes place as well as
the proper procedures to follow in order to
save oneself from possible injury

On completion of this unit, learners will have

Perform basic
19 PI-PRO-104E-1 the knowledge and skills to carry out basic √
maintenance works
maintenance works in a process plant

On completion of this unit, learners will have

the knowledge and application skills in
preparing for non-toxic sludge and greasy
waste collection activities, collecting sludge
Carry out collection of
20 PI-WM-103E-1 and greasy waste from grease traps / √ √
sludge and greasy waste
portable toilets / holding
tanks from ships and aircraft / waste sumps,
disposing sludge and greasy waste and
reinstating tools and equipment.

This unit of competency describes the skills

and knowledge required to carry out waste
assessment of a generator’s waste stream
UK Functional Perform waste
21 (which includes recycling streams). The √ √
Map assessment
assessment process should be conducted in
accordance with health and safety
principles.
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform pneumatic
22 knowledge to carry out pneumatic waste √ √
collection of waste
collection

This unit of competency covers the

competency to perform waste collection and
operate equipment that compresses the
23 Perform waste collection √ √ √
collected refuse. It should also demonstrate
the ability to inspect trucks prior to beginning
routes to ensure safe operating condition

This unit of competency covers the

maintenance of equipment and facilities. It is
intended for operational personnel working
Maintain equipment and in waste collection sector of the waste
24 √ √ √
facilities management industry. Personnel are
required to operate equipment, carry out
preventive maintenance; and perform
inspection
On completion of this unit, learners will have
the knowledge and application skills in
preparing work activities for collecting
Operate waste collection waste, preparing vehicles (hook-lift and rear
25 PI-WM-106E-1 √ √ √
vehicle to collect waste end loader) for waste collection, operating
waste collection vehicles to collect waste
and reinstating work area and vehicle at
depot / heavy vehicle park

On completion of this unit, learners will have

the knowledge and application skills in
preparing waste and recyclable waste
collection activities, carrying out waste
collection from Central refuse chute,
Carry out collection of Residential / Commercial / Industrial bin
26 PI-WM-104E-1 waste and recyclable centres, Shophouses / Landed property / √ √ √
waste Bulky waste / Commercial / Industrial waste,
carrying out recyclable waste collection from
domestic, Commercial and Industrial
premises, discharging waste and recyclable
waste, and reinstating work area at depot /
heavy vehicle park.

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Perform industrial waste knowledge to carry out the disposal of
27 √ √ √
disposal industrial waste according to waste disposal
requirement
This unit of competency cover the skills and
Perform toxic industrial
28 knowledge to handle and dispose toxic √ √ √
waste disposal
industrial waste

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Competency Waste Handling Waste
S/N Competency Unit Title Course Descriptor Waste Disposal
Unit Code & Processing &
& Control
Transportation Recycling
Perform collection of This unit of competency cover the skills and
29 horicultural and knowledge to carry out collection of √ √ √
woodwaste horicultural and woodwaste
On completion of this unit, learners will have
the knowledge and application skills in
preparing work activities for collecting and
Identify waste types and
30 PI-WM-101E-1 sorting waste, identifying waste and hazards √ √ √
work hazards
during waste collection and
sorting process and reinstating work area on
completion of work activities
This unit of competency covers the skills
and knowledge to sort materials, such as
metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics into
appropriate containers to ensure correct
Perform sorting of processing and usage at the Material
31 PI-WM-108E-1 √ √ √
recyclables Recovery Facility (MRF). It also includes
knowledge to discard inferior or defective
products and/or foreign matter, and place
acceptable products in containers for further
processing.

This unit of competency cover the skills and

Operate waste recycling knowledge to carry out operating procedures
32 √ √ √
and treatment plant for safe handling and containment of waste
at treatment facilities

This unit of competency covers the skills

and knowledge to process the waste
Operate Co-generation
33 collected such as woodchip into fine √ √ √
Biomass activities
materials that can later be processed to
product energy for the premises.
This unit of competency describes the
manual sorting of municipal solid waste,
Sort mixed municipal
34 which may occur at source or at a transfer √ √ √
solid waste
station, materials recycling facility or waste
processing plant.

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