Level 2 Diploma for Sustainable Waste Management Operative

This qualification is ideal for new entrants to the industry or experienced workers that want recognition that they possess the competence required to work at an operative level within the waste and resource management industry. This qualification is ideal for people seeking entry to the waste and resource management sector, or those who are already working and require evidence of their competence.

It is a flexible qualification that can be tailored to meet the requirements of specific job roles in the sector or within a particular organisation – these job roles include:

Qualification Structure

Learners must complete all mandatory units designed to improve team working skills, develop knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures, and develop the skills to work productively. Learners can then select units which reflect activities they undertake within their current or prospective job role, such as: team leadership, weighbridge operation, processing waste, collecting waste, or transporting waste. These optional units ensure that learners have the knowledge and skills to accept, validate, handle, and load different types of waste, while maintaining equipment and delivering services to a high standard.