General Recycling Operative WAMITAB Diploma QCF Level 1
A Level
In Sketty
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Sketty (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
Course Overview:
The Level 1 Diploma General Recycling Operative underpins a broad range of occupational roles in the collection, transport, treatment and final management of waste and resources.
The Level 1 Diploma is aimed at a range of operator job roles including:
Waste Collection Driver / Loader
Recyclables Collection Driver / Loader
Weighbridge Operative
Compost Operative
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Operative
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) Operative
Recycling Operative - Reception and Segregation
Processing or a Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Processing Pathway
Manual / Mechanical Street Cleanser
Team Leader
Achievement of the qualification demonstrates competence by the learner to operate appropriately and in accordance with employment requirements whilst undertaking a wide range of occupational roles in the recycling industry. It is assessed ‘on-the-job’ and learning will take place naturally as part of the normal working environment and routine.
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About this course
Progression Opportunities:
The qualification leads to the WAMITAB Level 2, 3 and 4 Recycling qualifications.
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, though candidates will need to be employed in a suitable position, as it is assessed ‘on-the-job’. GCS Training and host employers must be confident that the potential candidate has the learning potential / capacity, motivation and aptitude to achieve all of the mandatory outcomes of the framework.
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Subjects
- Industry
- Materials
- Recycling
Course programme
Course Delivery:
This qualification is designed for employees working in ‘operative’ roles in the recycling industry. Unlike the Level 1 Diploma in Recycling Activities, this qualification is not split into pathways and offers a more general route. The structure of the qualification has been designed to enable complete flexibility across the sustainable recycling roles at an ‘operational’ level.
The qualifications aim is to develop occupational competence in a wide range of job roles in the collection, transfer, treatment and final disposal of waste and resources and to provide a structured route to job competence and career progression.
To achieve this qualification candidates must achieve a minimum of 38 credits by completing all mandatory units (24 credits).
- Working safely in the recycling industry
- Maintain effective working relationships in the recycling industry
- Maintain standards of service during recycling activities
- Environmental protection within the recycling industry
- Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment
Learners can then choose five units from the option units group:
- Collect recyclables and other materials
- Assist in the safe operation of work vehicles during recycling operations
- Loading a waste transport vehicle
- Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities
- Dispatch recyclables and other materials
- Comply with procedure to maintain security of facilities, equipment and materials within the recycling industry
- Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials for processing
- Encourage recycling services through promotion
- Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials
- Operate equipment for processing of recyclables and other materials
- Clean and maintain facilities and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials
- Prepare plant and equipment for processing recyclables and other materials
- Assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment for processing recyclables and other materials
An assessor will visit the candidate’s workplace to observe their work ‘on-the-job’. The candidate will compile a ‘portfolio of evidence’ which will demonstrate that they have the knowledge and competence necessary to meet the standard set in the qualification.
Additional information
General Recycling Operative WAMITAB Diploma QCF Level 1