Levels 1 & 2 Waste Operations (Collection) NVQ Qualifications

Suitable for

All operatives working in the Waste Management Industry who have no supervisory or management role but who would benefit from understanding the importance of consistency in workplace practices.

Description

QSP provides these qualifications to encourage best practice. The awards are assessed to a national standard, allowing employees to develop the skills necessary to perform their role effectively. Each award can be tailored to the role an employee performs during their normal day to day activities and covers all aspects of waste collection.

Waste Management Officers are constantly seeking to improve the services they provide to ensure that value for money is achieved. A qualified workforce will not only enhance productivity but also promote a positive image of their organisation.

Method of Delivery

Practical assessment of candidates' on-site competence conducted by a qualified and experienced Awarding Body approved Assessor*.

Recognition

On successful completion of these qualifications candidates receive an NVQ Certificate of Achievement along with their portfolio which has recorded their achievement to keep as reference.

Benefits

• Greater staff morale, leading to increased productivity
• Improved awareness of health and safety requirements
• Greater competitiveness - competent staff increase the prospect of securing further contracts
• Provides a route to addressing government targets
• Employees achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• A structured development path is provided
• Increased knowledge of working practices

Level 1

Designed for operatives working in waste collection.

Mandatory Units - candidates must demonstrate competence in:

• Contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working Environment
• Compliance with emergency procedures
• Contributing to the maintenance of the quality of the organisation's work
• Maintaining effective working relationships through team working

Level 2

Designed for operatives with additional responsibilities for operations and people.

Mandatory Units -candidates must demonstrate competence in:

• Promoting and maintaining the quality of the organisation's work
• Contributing to the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment
• Developing and maintaining effective working relations
• Working in a team
• Maintaining information systems to support work
• Complying with emergency procedures

QSP can also offer Levels 3 and 4 in Waste Management Operations as a non-statutory qualification. For further details please call us on 02920 710880.

*Registration, Certification, Assessor and Verifier allocation is provided by our sister company QSP Training Ltd who are the approved assessment centre for WAMITAB.