CPP30719 Certificate III Waste Management

Course Description

This qualification is for those engaged in waste management who undertake waste collection and processing across a range of government and private sectors involved in municipal, solid, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition waste management.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across the waste management industry and fall within two key areas of activity:

  • collection: waste collection and transfer

  • processing: waste treatment, disposal, remediation and resource recovery

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in varied contexts, which involve known routines, methods and procedures, and judgement in recognising waste types and managing hazards.

Course requirements      

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to the operation of vehicles, plant and equipment used in waste management in some jurisdictions and should be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency consisting of:

  • 4 core units

  • 8 elective units

Electives are to be selected as follows:

  • a minimum of 2 units must be selected from Group A

  • up to 6 units not already selected may be selected from Group A, Group B or Group C

  • up to 2 units may be selected from Group D or any current training package as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification

Entry requirements               

Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills required to complete the course.         

Qualification   

On successful completion you will receive a Nationally Recognised Qualification in CPP30719 Certificate III in Waste Management.