Recycling NVQs - Level One
Designed For:
This award is the very first of a number of new awards for the recycling industry. The NVQs in Recycling Operations are work-based qualifications designed for those employed within the recycling industry. The main objectives of the awards are to offer the opportunity to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognise the ability of individuals working in the sector. The awards have been designed to allow progression through the various levels where appropriate.
Content:
Level one (you are required to select 9 out of the 14 units for the full award)
• 101 Contribute to a safe working environment for self and others
• 102 Maintain effective working relationships during recycling operation
• 103 Contribute to maintaining standards of service
• 104 Contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment
• 105 Assist in the collection of recyclable materials
• 106 Assist in operating equipment for the processing of recyclable materials
• 107 Assist in the handover of recyclable materials
• 108 Assist in the safe operation of the work vehicle during recycling operations
• 109 Clean and maintain processing facilities and equipment
• 110 Contribute to the security of processing facilities
• 111 Assist in the sorting and preparation of recyclable materials for processing
• 112 Assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment for processing
• 113 Assist in preparing plant and equipment for processing operations
• 114 Assist in operating processing plant
Course Entry requirements:
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for the candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Duration:
It is envisaged that learners will require support in order to complete each unit, assessments process can take up to two years.
Recycling NVQs - Level Two
Designed For:
This award is the very first of a number of new awards for the recycling industry. The NVQs in Recycling Operations are work-based qualifications designed for those employed within the recycling industry. The main objectives of the awards are to offer the opportunity to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognise the ability of individuals working in the sector. The awards have been designed to allow progression through the various levels where appropriate.
Content:
Level Two (you are required to select 12 out of the 23 units for the full award)
• 201 Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
• 202 Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
• 203 Contribute to maintaining sustainable development and environmental good practice at work
• 204 Maintain and develop personal performance
• 205 Establish and maintain working relationships
• 206 Implement safety and emergency procedures
• 207 Mechanically handle recyclable materials
• 208 Communicate effectively with the public and others
• 209 Promote recycling services
• 210 Control the handover of recyclable materials
• 211 Control the reception of recyclable materials
• 212 Sort and prepare recyclable materials for processing
• 213 Collect recyclable materials
• 214 Select and use containers
• 215 Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently
• 216 Control the movement of recyclable materials
• 217 Carry out routine checks on vehicles and plant used for the processing of recyclable materials
• 218 Operate specialised plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable materials
• 219 Control vehicle movements on site
• 220 Monitor and maintain the security of facilities used for the processing of recyclable materials
• 221 Facilitate the maintenance of plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable materials
• 222 Prepare and check plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable materials
• 223 Operate plant for the processing of recyclable materials
Course Entry requirements:
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for the candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Duration:
It is envisaged that learners will require support in order to complete each unit; assessments process can take up to two years.
Recycling NVQs - Level Three
Designed For:
This award is the very first of a number of new awards for the recycling industry. The NVQs in Recycling Operations are work-based qualifications designed for those employed within the recycling industry. The main objectives of the awards are to offer the opportunity to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognise the ability of individuals working in the sector. The awards have been designed to allow progression through the various levels where appropriate.
Content:
Level Three (you are required to select 9 out of the 15 units for the full award)
• 301 Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
• 302 Conduct an assessment of risks in the workplace.
• 303 Allocate and check work in your team
• 304 Provide leadership for your team.
• 305 Use resources efficiently for the processing or storage of recyclable materials.
• 306 Maintain effective response to emergencies.
• 307 Contribute to the generation and retention of recycling business
• 308 Maintain transport operations for recycling services.
• 309 Control working operations for the collection and transport of recyclables materials.
• 310 Control maintenance and other engineering operations
• 311 Control operations for the processing or storage of recyclables materials
• 312 Recruit, select and keep colleagues.
• 313 Provide learning opportunities for colleagues.
• 314 Organise the promotion of services or products to customers.
• 315 Build and maintain effective customer relations.
Course Entry requirements:
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for the candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Duration:
It is envisaged that learners will require support in order to complete each unit; assessments process can take up to two years.
Recycling NVQs - Level Four
Designed For:
This award is the very first of a number of new awards for the recycling industry. The NVQs in Recycling Operations are work-based qualifications designed for those employed within the recycling industry. The main objectives of the awards are to offer the opportunity to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognise the ability of individuals working in the sector. The awards have been designed to allow progression through the various levels where appropriate.
Content:
Level Two (you are required to select 12 out of the 21 units for the full award)
• 401 Plan the workforce
• 402 Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
• 403 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• 404 Manage business processes.
• 405 Review your staffing.
• 406 Make sure your staff can do their work.
• 407 Recruit staff.
• 408 Manage budget
• 409 Manage the collection of recyclables materials.
• 410 Ensure protection of the environment during the collection of recyclable materials
• 411 Ensure protection of the environment in facilities used for the processing or storage of recyclable materials.
• 412 Manage the reception of recyclable material
• 413 Manage the sorting and storage of recyclable materials and vehicle movements on sites.
• 414 Manage the movement of outputs and residues from the processing or storage of recyclables materials
• 415 Manage and maintain effective systems for responding to recycling operations emergencies.
• 416 Prepare proposals and obtain contracts for recycling services.
• 417 manage contracts for recycling services
• 418 Select contractors for the supply of services or goods.
• 419 Implement and manage contracted services or supplies.
• 420 Manage a project.
• 421 Implement improvements to recycling operations
Course Entry requirements:
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for the candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Duration:
It is envisaged that learners will require support in order to complete each unit; assessments process can take up to two years.
Recycling Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 and 3
Designed For:
This award is the very first of a number of new awards for the recycling industry. The NVQs in Recycling Operations are work-based qualifications designed for those employed within the recycling industry. The main objectives of the awards are to offer the opportunity to prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and to recognise the ability of individuals working in the sector. The awards have been designed to allow progression through the various levels where appropriate.
Content: Foundation Modern apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 2
• Key Skills
1. Communication level 1
2. Application of number level 1
• Technical certificate
Contents: Modern apprenticeship
• NVQ level 3
• Key Skills
1. Communication level 2
2. Application of number level 2
3. Information Technology level 2
• Technical certificate
Course Entry requirements:
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for the candidates undertaking the qualification. However, the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification is such that candidates will need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Duration:
It is envisaged that learners will require support in order to complete each unit; assessments process can take up to two years.
