Standards and Assessment Guidance Manage the movement, sorting and storage of waste SCQF 6 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit Value: 7 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Manage the movement, sorting and storage of 1.1 Implement systems and procedures for the movement, sorting and storage of waste in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x 1.2 Implement and manage systems and procedures that fully comply with legislative requirements to deal with wastes that require specific handling. x x 1.3 Establish systems to control the movement of vehicles and on site to comply with health & safety and organisational requirements. x x 1.4 Identify hazards and minimise to health, safety, and the environment arising from the movement, sorting and storage of wastes and comply with legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting risks to safety, health or the environment. x x 1.5 Implement recording and information systems specifically relating to the sorting and storage of waste in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures. x x 1.6 Ensure that staff understand the procedures relating to the movement, sorting and storage of wastes and implement them in full compliance with the legislative and organisational requirements. x x
6.4 arising from the movement, sorting and storage of waste x x 7. Work in a manner which underpins effective performance 7.1 Be assertive in making decisions. x x 7.2 Pursue accountability of staff for delegated responsibilities. x x 7.3 Reflect critically on personal achievements to inform future actions. x x Control maintenance and other engineering operations SCQF Level: 7 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit Value: 13 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Produce maintenance schedules 1.1 Confirm the maintenance activities that are required to achieve maintenance requirements and use the data to draw up the most suitable sequence and timing. x x 1.2 Schedule the time and resources available for undertaking maintenance activities. x x 1.3 Produce maintenance schedules that are capable of meeting all relevant maintenance requirements, comply with legislation, and meet the requirements of external bodies and equipment manufacturers. x x 1.4 Produce contingency plans which take account of potential difficulties. x x 1.5 Specify clearly and record the maintenance schedule in accordance with organisational procedures. x x
3.5 Be pro-active in taking measures to prevent potential breakdowns from occurring. x x 4. Understand the underpinning regulations, procedures and requirements for managing waste operations 4.1Describe appropriately the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to safety, health and the environment. x 4.2Describe appropriately waste management legislation and guidance that is applicable to waste management sites. x 4.3Describe appropriately the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for different types of waste and the procedures for care, maintenance and use of this equipment. x x 4.4Describe appropriately the regulatory requirements and company procedures for dealing with unauthorised wastes. x x 4.5Describe appropriately the organisational environmental policy and procedures applicable to the site. x x 4.6Describe appropriately risk analysis to minimise hazards to personnel and the environment for the workplace. x x 4.7Describe appropriately the procedures for the proper management control of work activities on the site. x x 5. Understand the specific regulation procedures and requirements for controlling maintenance and other engineering operations 5.1 Describe appropriately relevant legislation, Regulations, of Practice and guidelines applicable to maintenance and other engineering activities. x 5.2 Describe appropriately the maintenance activities required for the plant, systems, equipment, vehicles, buildings and structures for which they are responsible. x x
5.17 Determine the importance of ensuring people’s understanding of operational instructions and how to do this. x 6. Work in a manner underpins effective performance 6.1 Encourage others to develop themselves. x x 6.2 Apply integrity, fairness & consistency in decision making. x x 6.3 Use different leadership styles depending on individual. x x Manage improvements to waste management operations SCQF Level: 7 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit Value: 7 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Identify and plan improvements to management operations 1.1 Monitor and evaluate operations at intervals to identify potential improvements. x x 1.2 Establish a system for personnel to make recommendations on improvements to systems and operations. x x 1.3 Evaluate the costs and benefits of potential improvements against company objectives. x x 1.4 Evaluate the potential impact of any proposed improvements on other aspects of site operations. x x 1.5 Prepare a project plan for implementing the agreed improvement proposal and get agreement with internal and external contacts. x x 1.6 Review Risk Assessments for any changed working practices created by the improvement. x x 1.7 Review the training records to ensure that all skills needed for the improvement can be met. x x
6. Understand the specific regulation procedures and requirements for managing improvements to management operations 6.1 Describe appropriately the organisation’s objectives relating to environmental protection, health and safety, profitability, operational outcomes and quality standards. x x 6.2 Describe appropriately recent developments in technology and operating procedures within the waste management industry. x 6.3 Describe appropriately the organisation’s objectives and priorities for the management of the waste operations. x x 6.4 Describe appropriately the organisational procedures for the proper management control of work activities and the capital, installation and running costs of proposed improvements. x x 6.5 Describe appropriately the records required by legislation and by organisational procedures in relation to the operations of a management facility. x x 6.6 Describe appropriately the technical skills needed for the operations. x x 6.7 Describe appropriately the specific legislative requirements and guidance applicable to the waste operations. x 6.8 Describe appropriately planning permission and the organisation’s working plan for the site. x x 6.9 Describe appropriately the operating procedures for all machinery, plant and equipment used on the site. x x 6.10 Describe appropriately the storage, transportation, treatment and handling requirements for the waste types handled on the site. x x
1. Implement emergency and procedures 1.1 Identify potential emergency situations for all activities dealing with waste and resources within their area of responsibility. x x 1.2 Review emergency systems and procedures to provide effective responses to emergencies that may arise during waste and resources handling, collection, transport, transfer or treatment processes. x x 1.3 Devise and implement new systems and procedures if they do not exist. x x 1.4 Establish preventative inspection and maintenance programmes for emergency equipment so that it is available and serviceable at all times. x x 1.5 Make provision for practices and drills to be carried out within normal work operations and record all such practices and drills in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x 1.6 Introduce and establish mechanisms for communicating emergency plans and procedures to people concerned in ways that suit the types of information being given. x x 1.7 out training programmes to meet reporting requirements for incidents and accidents. x x 1.8 Implement incident and accident reporting procedures for all activities in the work place. x x 2. Maintain effective response to emergencies through the use of procedures and drills 2.1 Obtain feedback from all personnel participating in practises of emergency drills and use the feedback to improve procedures and practices for emergency situations. x x
3.5 Describe appropriately the procedures for the proper management control of work activities. x x 3.6 Describe appropriately the organisational environmental policy and procedures applicable to the services provided. x x 3.7 Describe appropriately risk analysis to minimise hazards to personnel and the environment for the services provided. x x 4. Understand the specific regulation procedures and requirements for managing and maintaining effective systems for responding to emergencies 4.1 Describe appropriately health and safety requirements and emergency procedures. x x 4.2 Describe appropriately the procedures required in order to load, unload and handle different types of waste. x x 4.3 Describe appropriately reviewing, organising and resourcing emergency operations. x x 4.4 Describe appropriately record keeping and the types of data required for monitoring purposes. x x 4.5 Describe appropriately the organisation’s objectives relating to environmental protection, health and safety, profitability, operational outcomes and quality standards. x 4.6 Describe appropriately the organisation’s objectives and priorities for the provision of a waste and resource management service. x 4.7 Describe appropriately the organisational procedures for the proper management control of work activities on customers sites. x x 4.8 Describe appropriately the records required by legislation and by organisational procedures in relation to the services provided. x x
1.4 Describe actions one can take to minimise any adverse environmental impact of using physical resources. x 2. Be able to identify resource requirements for own area of responsibility. 2.1 Consult with colleagues to identify their planned activities and corresponding resource needs. x x 2.2 Evaluate past resource use to inform expected future demand. x x 2.3 Identify resource requirements for own area of responsibility. x x 3. Be able to obtain required resources for own area of responsibility. 3.1 Submit a business case to procure required resources. x x 3.2 Review and agree required resources with relevant individuals. x x 3.3 Explain an organisation’s processes for procuring agreed resources. x x 4. Be able to monitor and review the quality and usage of resources in own area of responsibility. 4.1 Monitor the quality of resources against required specifications. x x 4.2 Identify differences between actual and planned use of resources and take corrective action. x x 4.3 Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use in own area of responsibility. x x 4.4 Make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. x x Manage the environmental impact of work activities SCQF Level: 7 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit Value: 5 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Understand the legal requirements and environmental policies that 1.1 Explain the legal requirements that impact on own area of responsibility. x
5.5 appropriately the records required by legislation and by company procedures relating to the reception, inspection and validation of non-hazardous wastes. x x 5.6 appropriately the procedures relating to waste delivered to, and removed from the site. x x 5.7 Determine the potential hazards to health, safety, and the environment arising from the reception of non-hazardous waste. x x 5.8 Determine the organisational environmental policy and the risks to the environment and human health resulting from, the reception, inspection and validation of non-hazardous wastes. x x 6. Work in a manner which underpins effective performance 6.1 Be assertive in making decisions. x x 6.2 Pursue accountability of staff for delegated responsibilities. x x 6.3 Reflect critically on personal achievements to inform future actions. x x Manage site operations for the treatment of non-hazardous waste SCQF Level: 7 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit Value: 14 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Manage treatment operations for non-hazardous waste 1.1Implement systems and procedures for non-hazardous waste treatment operations in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x
3. Use, record and communicate data and information 3.1Make sure the programme of work and operational instructions relating to the non-hazardous waste treatment operations contain all the information needed for site personnel to carry out the process in line with organisational procedures. x x 3.2Communicate the programme of work and operational instructions to all site personnel in ways which suit the types of information being given. x x 3.3Keep accurate records of wastes treated and of the control parameters for the waste treatment process in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x 3.4Advise colleagues and managers accidents, incidents, interruptions to work or any situations that require their attention. x x 3.5Maintain a record of training for all staff employed on waste treatment operations on the site. x x 4. Resolve problems which arise from operations for the treatment of non-hazardous waste 4.1Take steps to rectify any staff shortages, equipment deficiencies or external causes that prevent the treatment of non-hazardous wastes. x x 4.2Seek advice to resolve situations which are outside the responsibility of the job role. x x 4.3Formulate procedures for dealing with spillages on site and ensure that staff understand and follow the prescribed procedures. x x 4.4Make arrangements for treatment or disposal for any batches of material that fail to meet the quality standards required for the non-hazardous waste treatment process. x x
5. Understand the underpinning regulations, procedures and requirements for managing waste operations 5.1Describe appropriately the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to safety, health and the environment. x 5.2Describe appropriately waste management legislation and guidance that is applicable to waste management sites. x 5.3Describe appropriately the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for different types of waste and the procedures for care, maintenance and use of this equipment. x x 5.4Describe appropriately the regulatory requirements and company procedures for dealing with unauthorised wastes. x x 5.5Describe appropriately the organisational environmental policy and procedures applicable to the site. x x 5.6Describe appropriately risk analysis to minimise hazards to personnel and the environment for the whole workplace. x x 5.7Describe appropriately the procedures for the proper management control of work activities on the site. x x 6. Understand the specific regulation procedures and requirements for managing site operations for the treatment of non-hazardous waste 6.1Describe appropriately the technical skills needed for the waste treatment operations carried out on the site. x x 6.2Describe appropriately the specific legislative requirements and guidance applicable to the treatment of non-hazardous waste at the site. x x 6.3Describe appropriately planning permission and the organisation’s working plan for the site. x x
7.3Reflect critically on personal achievements to inform future actions. x x Manage the transfer of outputs and disposal of residues from non-hazardous waste treatment and recovery operations SCQF Level: 7 Observation Question and Answer Simulation/ Realistic working environment SCQF Credit 4 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria 1. Manage the transfer of outputs and disposal of residues from non-hazardous waste treatment and recovery 1.1 Implement systems and procedures for the transfer and transport of outputs and the disposal of residues from the waste treatment or recovery operation in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x 1.2 Make arrangements for an adequate supply of resources needed to carry out the loading, transport or energy transfer operations from the site. x x 1.3 Identify hazards and minimise risks to health, safety and the environment from non-hazardous waste transfer and transport operations and comply with legal and organisational requirements for reporting risks to health, safety and the environment. x x 1.4 Implement and maintain recording and information systems specifically relating to the transfer and transport of outputs and disposal of residues from the process carried out at the site in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. x x
3. Resolve problems which arise from the transfer of outputs and disposal of residues from non-hazardous waste treatment and recovery 3.1 Take steps to rectify any staff or transport shortages, equipment deficiencies or external causes that prevent the transfer, transport or disposal of outputs and residues. x x 3.2 Seek advice to resolve situations which are outside the responsibility of the job role. x x 3.3 Formulate procedures for dealing with spillages on site and ensure that staff understand and follow the prescribed procedures. x x 4. Understand the underpinning regulations, procedures and requirements for managing waste operations 4.1 Describe appropriately the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to safety, health and the environment. x 4.2 Describe appropriately waste management legislation and guidance that is applicable to waste management sites. x 4.3 Describe appropriately the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for different types of waste and the procedures for care, maintenance and use of this equipment. x x 4.4 Describe appropriately the regulatory requirements and company procedures for dealing with unauthorised wastes. x x 4.5 Describe appropriately the organisational environmental policy and procedures applicable to the site. x x 4.6 Describe appropriately risk analysis to minimise hazards to personnel and the environment for the whole workplace. x x 4.7 Describe appropriately the procedures for the proper management control of work activities on the site. x x