NQF Level: 6    
Credits: 286
Duration:  2 Year
Entry requirements: NQF Level 4 or Experience in related field

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to conduct the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process.

Module Title

Module Code

Credits

KNOWLEDGE MODULES

Environmental Regulatory Framework

314102000-KM-01

17

Environmental Pollution

314102000-KM-02

5

Environmental Ethics

314102000-KM-03

7

Environmental monitoring and assessment

121905000-KM-04

14

Environmental Communication and reporting

314102000-KM-05

15

Sustainable Integrated Waste Management

314102000-KM-06

24

PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE

Apply standard operating procedures for taking samples

314102000-PM-01

5

Apply standards and legal codes to monitor compliance

314102000-PM-03

5

Apply sustainable waste management practices to minimise the impact of anthropogenic activities on the environment

314102000-PM-04

5

Apply Waste Management Regulatory Framework to ensure compliance

314102000-PM-05

5

Implement the waste management hierarchy

314102000-PM-06

5

Evaluate and apply risk control measures to minimize risks

314102000-PM-09

5

Control / Minimise / prevent/ mitigate the impact of environmental risks

314102000-PM-10

5

Maintain working conditions of monitoring and assessment equipment to ensure serviceability

314102000-PM-11

5

Consolidate and compile a concise technical report in accordance with specific occupational settings

314102000-PM-12

8

Uphold the principles of ethical conduct and behaviour

314102000-PM-13

5

WORK EXPERIENCE MODULES

Application of standard operating procedures

314102000-WM-01

6

Sampling processes

314102000-WM-02

16

Compliance monitoring

314102000-WM-04

32

Application of innovative sustainable waste management practices

314102000-WM-05

32

Application of the waste management regulatory framework

314102000-WM-06

4

Implementation of the waste management hierarchy

314102000-WM-07

4

Risk control measures

314102000-WM-11

32

Maintenance of monitoring and assessment equipment

314102000-WM-12

4

Compilation of a technical report

314102000-WM-13

16

Principles of ethical conduct and behaviour

314102000-WM-14

5