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