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www.defra.gov.uk<strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>Award</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>The</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong>Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management


ContentsThis document presents the structure <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>in</strong>Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management.Qualification number: 500/1691/X<strong>The</strong> first section <strong>in</strong>troduces the six units:1. Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>ability <strong>and</strong> its impacton <strong>Waste</strong> Management2. <strong>Waste</strong> Generation <strong>in</strong> the UK3. <strong>Waste</strong> Management Policy <strong>and</strong> Legislation4. Roles <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> stakeholders<strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> Management5. Technical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> Management6. Health <strong>and</strong> Safety <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Waste</strong>Management Industry


Unit 1Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>ability <strong>and</strong> its impact on <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong> alone unit on the pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>ability <strong>and</strong> its impact on waste managementfor the L3VRQ <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management.Before study<strong>in</strong>g the legislation <strong>and</strong> practicalities <strong>of</strong> waste management, it is important that the student underst<strong>and</strong>sthe concept <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development <strong>and</strong> its <strong>in</strong>fluence on the development <strong>of</strong> waste management. Unit 1 outl<strong>in</strong>es thema<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational agreements beh<strong>in</strong>d the concept <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development. <strong>Waste</strong> is <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>and</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> theimpact that susta<strong>in</strong>ability has on waste management <strong>and</strong> how waste management is chang<strong>in</strong>g to meet longer term needsis discussed.<strong>The</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g materials have been designed tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account that some students will have no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> theconcept <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development, whilst ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the learn<strong>in</strong>g objectives conform to the level required at <strong>Level</strong> 3.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU1 L1 Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>ability 2 hrs 10 hrsOn successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>g Outcomes• Illustrate how waste management fits with susta<strong>in</strong>able development• Describe the waste hierarchy <strong>and</strong> what is meant by susta<strong>in</strong>able waste management (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g anylimitations <strong>in</strong> common def<strong>in</strong>itions)• Identify where, with<strong>in</strong> the waste management hierarchy, any particular technology sitsTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategies• Lectures – to provide basic <strong>in</strong>troduction to the subject <strong>and</strong> present the key factual <strong>in</strong>formation• Group discussions – to explore the range <strong>of</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the term ‘susta<strong>in</strong>ability’ <strong>and</strong> theimplications associated with its achievement• Tutorials – to support the lectures <strong>and</strong> ensure full comprehensionAssessmentStrategies• Written assignment• Assessed class debate• Tutor observation• Portfolio work


Unit 2<strong>Waste</strong> Generation <strong>in</strong> the UKNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong> alone unit on the different types <strong>of</strong> waste generated <strong>in</strong> the UK for the <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>in</strong>Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this unit is to provide the student with essentialbackground knowledge on the different waste types produced, the effect <strong>of</strong> their characteristics on the treatment optionsavailable <strong>and</strong> the factors affect<strong>in</strong>g waste generation.Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the nature <strong>and</strong> quantity <strong>of</strong> waste produced <strong>in</strong> the UK enables the student to appreciate the backdropto which legislation is <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>and</strong> the potential for different technologies to h<strong>and</strong>le this waste. Unit 2 summarisesthe different waste types produced <strong>in</strong> the UK. <strong>The</strong> factors affect<strong>in</strong>g the composition <strong>and</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> waste generatedare expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> an historical perspective <strong>of</strong> waste generation is provided to demonstrate the l<strong>in</strong>k with socio-economicconditions <strong>and</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> waste m<strong>in</strong>imisation measures.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU2_L1 <strong>Waste</strong> Generation 2 hrs 10 hrsOn successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>gOutcomes• Identity the different types <strong>of</strong> waste <strong>and</strong> their sources• Expla<strong>in</strong> the factors affect<strong>in</strong>g the nature <strong>and</strong> quantity <strong>of</strong> waste aris<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> general trends over timeTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategies• Lectures – to provide basic <strong>in</strong>troduction to the subject <strong>and</strong> present the key factual <strong>in</strong>formation• Review <strong>of</strong> case studies• Exercise (e.g. analysis <strong>of</strong> different waste aris<strong>in</strong>gs data / prediction <strong>of</strong> future aris<strong>in</strong>gs)• Tutorials – to support the lectures <strong>and</strong> ensure full comprehensionAssessmentStrategies• Written assignment• Data analysis work• Portfolio work


Unit 3<strong>Waste</strong> Management Policy <strong>and</strong> LegislationNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This Unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong>-alone unit on the subject <strong>of</strong> policy <strong>and</strong> legislation for the L3VRQ <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this unit is to provide all students with the wastemanagement background knowledge <strong>and</strong> context that they will require <strong>in</strong> order to successfully complete the subsequenttechnology-based units.Before learn<strong>in</strong>g about the actual technologies themselves, it is important that students underst<strong>and</strong> the legislation <strong>and</strong> otherdrivers that are responsible for the development <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>of</strong> these new technologies. Unit 3 therefore sets the sceneby giv<strong>in</strong>g an historical perspective to waste management <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>and</strong> the background for the ‘step change’ <strong>in</strong> how wenow manage our wastes. It outl<strong>in</strong>es the ma<strong>in</strong> European legislation that is driv<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>of</strong> new technologies <strong>and</strong>how the UK is implement<strong>in</strong>g it.<strong>The</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g materials have been designed tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account that some students will have no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> thepolicy <strong>and</strong> legislation associated with waste management, whilst ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the learn<strong>in</strong>g objectives conform to the levelrequired at <strong>Level</strong> 3.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU3_L1 Policy <strong>and</strong> Decision mak<strong>in</strong>g affect<strong>in</strong>g waste management 2 hrs 10 hrsOn successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>gOutcomes• Discuss the history <strong>of</strong> waste management <strong>in</strong> the UK• List <strong>and</strong> discuss European <strong>and</strong> UK legislation that has led to the need to reduce the l<strong>and</strong>fill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>biodegradable waste <strong>and</strong> to treat waste prior to l<strong>and</strong>fill<strong>in</strong>g• Identify other non-legislative drivers caus<strong>in</strong>g a shift away from l<strong>and</strong>fill• Expla<strong>in</strong> why biodegradable waste needs to be treated or disposed <strong>in</strong> ways other than by l<strong>and</strong>fill<strong>in</strong>gTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategies• Lectures – to present the key facts• Group discussions (sem<strong>in</strong>ar/ class debate)AssessmentStrategies• Marked literature review• Assessed class debate• Portfolio work


Unit 4Roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> Stakeholders <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This Unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong>-alone unit outl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the different stakeholders<strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> waste management, for the <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management. <strong>The</strong> purpose<strong>of</strong> this unit is to provide all students with an appreciation <strong>of</strong> the functions <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> those <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> wastemanagement from the producers through to the disposal <strong>and</strong> regulatory authorities.<strong>Waste</strong> is managed by a range <strong>of</strong> people, companies <strong>and</strong> authorities from the po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>of</strong> production through to f<strong>in</strong>al disposal.Unit 4 expla<strong>in</strong>s the different roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities at each level <strong>of</strong> the cha<strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g the student with an important<strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to the management structure <strong>of</strong> waste <strong>in</strong> the UK.<strong>The</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g materials have been designed tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account that some students will have no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> the<strong>in</strong>stitutional layers associated with waste management, whilst ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the learn<strong>in</strong>g objectives conform to the levelrequired at <strong>Level</strong> 3.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU4_L1 Roles <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> Different Stakeholders 2 hrs 10 hrsOn successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>gOutcomes• Expla<strong>in</strong> the plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> licens<strong>in</strong>g/permitt<strong>in</strong>g system applied to waste management• Expla<strong>in</strong> the concept <strong>of</strong> producer responsibility (Duty <strong>of</strong> Care)• Identify the roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> different tiers <strong>of</strong> government with respect to waste plann<strong>in</strong>g,collection, treatment/recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> disposalTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategies• Lectures – to provide the basic <strong>in</strong>formation• Visit to local authority <strong>and</strong>/or Environment Agency <strong>and</strong>/or lecture by practitioner• Tutorials – to support the lectures <strong>and</strong> visitsAssessmentStrategies• Marked site visit reports• Written assignments• Tutor observation• Portfolio work


Unit 5Technical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 16 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 80 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This Unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong>-alone unit on technical aspects <strong>of</strong> waste management for the <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<strong>and</strong> <strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this unit is to provide all students with an appreciation <strong>of</strong>the various technologies that are available for manag<strong>in</strong>g waste.This Unit forms the bulk <strong>of</strong> the course <strong>and</strong> covers the technical aspects associated with the cha<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong> waste managementfrom the collection through to f<strong>in</strong>al disposal. <strong>The</strong> different forms <strong>of</strong> source segregation are exam<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation isprovided on techniques used for recycl<strong>in</strong>g a range <strong>of</strong> different materials. <strong>The</strong> student is given <strong>in</strong>formation on established <strong>and</strong>‘advanced’ forms <strong>of</strong> waste management, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>and</strong>fill, <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration, compost<strong>in</strong>g (w<strong>in</strong>drow <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>-vessel), pyrolysis <strong>and</strong>gasification, anaerobic digestion, mechanical-biological treatment <strong>and</strong> emerg<strong>in</strong>g technologies such as autoclav<strong>in</strong>g. For eachtechnology, a brief<strong>in</strong>g is provided on the science <strong>and</strong>/or eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g on which it is based, together with common variants.<strong>The</strong> range <strong>of</strong> wastes for which it is suitable, the outputs <strong>and</strong> emissions from the process <strong>and</strong> the potential benefits <strong>and</strong> risksassociated with the technology are then exam<strong>in</strong>ed.<strong>The</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g materials have been designed tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account that some students will have no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> thecollection systems <strong>and</strong> treatment technologies, whilst ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the learn<strong>in</strong>g objectives conform to the level requiredat <strong>Level</strong> 3.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU5_L1 <strong>Waste</strong> Collection 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L2 Recycl<strong>in</strong>g 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L3 L<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> Inc<strong>in</strong>eration 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L4 Compost<strong>in</strong>g 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L5 Anaerobic Digestion 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L6 Mechanical-Biological Treatment 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L7 Pyrolysis <strong>and</strong> Gasification 2 hrs 8 hrsU5_L8 Emerg<strong>in</strong>g Technologies 2 hrs 8 hrs(cont<strong>in</strong>ued p.6)


(cont<strong>in</strong>ued from p.5)On successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>gOutcomesTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategiesAssessmentStrategies• Outl<strong>in</strong>e the different systems available for waste collection <strong>and</strong> their implications / role <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong>subsequent waste process<strong>in</strong>g• Discuss the recycl<strong>in</strong>g technologies applied to different materials• Discuss the scientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> the above processes• Expla<strong>in</strong> how the different processes can be used for the treatment <strong>of</strong> biodegradable wastes to achieve moresusta<strong>in</strong>able waste management <strong>and</strong> meet European <strong>and</strong> UK biodegradable municipal waste diversion targets• List the benefits <strong>and</strong> limitations <strong>of</strong> the different processes <strong>and</strong> any particular problems relat<strong>in</strong>g to theprocess<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> biodegradable wastes us<strong>in</strong>g the different technologies• Discuss the emissions <strong>and</strong> products associated with the process• Expla<strong>in</strong> the technical, f<strong>in</strong>ancial, plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> other barriers limit<strong>in</strong>g the uptake <strong>of</strong> the differenttechnologies• Identify potential barriers to the implementation <strong>of</strong> the particular technologies at particular locations• Communicate knowledge, ideas <strong>and</strong> conclusions about the different technologies to expert <strong>and</strong> layaudiences us<strong>in</strong>g written / verbal presentations• Lectures – to provide basic <strong>in</strong>troduction to each technology <strong>and</strong> present the key factual <strong>in</strong>formation• Site Visits/ Expert Lectures/ Video presentations – to provide students with more detail about thepractical aspects <strong>of</strong> the technologies• Case studies/technical data – to illustrate how the technologies have performed <strong>in</strong> practice <strong>and</strong> howthey contributed to meet<strong>in</strong>g the various targets• Supplier videos – show<strong>in</strong>g various technologies <strong>in</strong> action• Sem<strong>in</strong>ars – to stimulate discussion on specific aspects/practical application <strong>of</strong> the technologiesTutorials – to support the lectures <strong>and</strong> other teach<strong>in</strong>g methods to ensure full comprehension• Marked site visit reports• Written assignments• Marked literature reviews• Tutor observation• Portfolio work


Unit 6Health <strong>and</strong> Safety <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Waste</strong> Management IndustryNo. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Unit status: M<strong>and</strong>atoryUnit Overview:This Unit has been designed as a st<strong>and</strong>-alone unit on the subject <strong>of</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety for the <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>in</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>and</strong><strong>Practices</strong> <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management. <strong>The</strong> purpose <strong>of</strong> this unit is to provide all students with an appreciation <strong>of</strong> thegeneral pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong>, <strong>and</strong> legal requirements associated with, health <strong>and</strong> safety (H&S) <strong>and</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong>waste management.Health <strong>and</strong> safety is an important issue <strong>in</strong> all <strong>in</strong>dustries. <strong>The</strong> recent poor health <strong>and</strong> safety record <strong>in</strong> the waste management<strong>in</strong>dustry has brought this sector <strong>in</strong>to focus. It is important therefore that the student underst<strong>and</strong>s the legislative backgroundto health <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>and</strong> the respective roles <strong>of</strong> the employer <strong>and</strong> the employee. <strong>The</strong> management <strong>of</strong> risk isan important tool <strong>in</strong> the implementation <strong>of</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety procedures <strong>and</strong> this unit describes a variety <strong>of</strong> hazards <strong>and</strong>methods <strong>of</strong> prevention.More specific H&S issues relat<strong>in</strong>g to the different aspects <strong>of</strong> waste management are then expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the impact<strong>of</strong> new management arrangements (e.g. fortnightly waste collections) <strong>and</strong> new technologies (e.g. bio-aerosols associatedwith compost<strong>in</strong>g).<strong>The</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g materials have been designed tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account that some students will have no prior knowledge <strong>of</strong> health<strong>and</strong> safety legislation <strong>and</strong> practices, whilst ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the learn<strong>in</strong>g objectives conform to the level required at <strong>Level</strong> 3.Lecture Structure:Lecture Title Tuition Private StudyU6_L1 Health <strong>and</strong> Safety 2 hrs 10 hrsOn successful completion <strong>of</strong> the unit, students will be able to:Learn<strong>in</strong>gOutcomes• Outl<strong>in</strong>e general health <strong>and</strong> safety pr<strong>in</strong>ciples• Demonstrate the ability to recognise unsafe practices <strong>and</strong> potentially hazardous practices• List the specific health <strong>and</strong> safety issues related to advanced waste management technologiesTeach<strong>in</strong>gStrategies• Lecture – to provide <strong>in</strong>troduction to the subject <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g general pr<strong>in</strong>ciples• Video presentation/ exam<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> case studies – to demonstrate real-life issues <strong>and</strong> illustrate thepractical aspects <strong>of</strong> H&S• Sem<strong>in</strong>ars – to stimulate discussion on extent <strong>of</strong> responsibilities <strong>and</strong> practical aspects <strong>of</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g H&Spr<strong>in</strong>ciples to waste managementAssessmentStrategies• Written assignment• Marked case study review• Assessed class debate• Portfolio work


Unit 1Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esPr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>ability <strong>and</strong> its impact on <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 1 – Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> Susta<strong>in</strong>abilityNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 49 + 8No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:This lecture <strong>in</strong>troduces the general concept <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development through an overview <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>ternational agreements<strong>and</strong> an exam<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the impacts development <strong>and</strong> waste management has had on climate, the ozone layer <strong>and</strong>ecosystems. <strong>The</strong> balance between the environment, economics <strong>and</strong> development is explored with reference to the TripleBottom L<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> environmental assessments. <strong>The</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able waste management <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the<strong>Waste</strong> Hierarchy, the Proximity Pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, <strong>and</strong> the Precautionary Pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, the Polluter Pays Pr<strong>in</strong>ciple, the Prevention Pr<strong>in</strong>ciple<strong>and</strong> the philosophy <strong>of</strong> Zero <strong>Waste</strong> are <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>and</strong> expla<strong>in</strong>ed.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able development• <strong>The</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> waste• Susta<strong>in</strong>able waste management pr<strong>in</strong>ciplesDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eSusta<strong>in</strong>abledevelopmentSusta<strong>in</strong>able<strong>Waste</strong>ManagementEnvironmental susta<strong>in</strong>abilityBalance with EconomicsBalance with Development<strong>Waste</strong> ManagementIntroduction to theory <strong>of</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>ability– what doessusta<strong>in</strong>ability mean – different def<strong>in</strong>itionsEnvironmental/Resource impactsDevelopment vs. consumerismApplication to specific developments – SEA <strong>and</strong>susta<strong>in</strong>ability appraisalsDef<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> wasteScale <strong>of</strong> the problem, <strong>and</strong> measur<strong>in</strong>g wasteSusta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>Waste</strong> Management<strong>Waste</strong> hierarchy<strong>Waste</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imisation vs recycl<strong>in</strong>gZero waste conceptPracticalitiesStudentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide up to n<strong>in</strong>e discussion topics <strong>and</strong> exercisesNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Control improvements to waste management operations (E19 N7v1)• Encourage <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>volve people <strong>in</strong> community recycl<strong>in</strong>g (EC18)• Identify improvements to energy efficiency (CHEM3.14)• Promote Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Services (Reference ID: not provided)• Contribute to the susta<strong>in</strong>ability, ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>and</strong> preservation <strong>of</strong> theenvironment (Reference ID: not provided)


Unit 2Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>es<strong>Waste</strong> generation <strong>in</strong> the UKLecture 1 – <strong>Waste</strong> generation <strong>in</strong> the UKNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides: 56 + 4No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:This lecture covers the different types <strong>of</strong> waste, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g common def<strong>in</strong>itions <strong>and</strong> classifications, <strong>and</strong> the most importantcharacteristics <strong>of</strong> different waste types. <strong>The</strong> significance <strong>of</strong> biodegradable municipal waste is <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> itspotential environmental impact <strong>and</strong> the requirements <strong>of</strong> EC <strong>and</strong> UK l<strong>and</strong>fill legislation. <strong>The</strong> chang<strong>in</strong>g nature <strong>of</strong> waste overtime is traced <strong>and</strong> the effect <strong>of</strong> socio-economic factors on waste generation is explored. Some <strong>of</strong> the different collection<strong>and</strong> m<strong>in</strong>imisation <strong>in</strong>itiatives associated with household waste are outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> the effects <strong>of</strong> EU Directives on a selection <strong>of</strong>specific waste streams are described.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> different types <strong>of</strong> waste• <strong>The</strong> key properties <strong>of</strong> waste <strong>and</strong> their <strong>in</strong>fluence on treatment / disposal• <strong>The</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> BMW• <strong>The</strong> reasons beh<strong>in</strong>d changes <strong>in</strong> waste composition <strong>and</strong> quantityDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Different types<strong>of</strong> waste<strong>Waste</strong> classificationsDifferent categories/classifications <strong>of</strong> waste: MSW,Industrial, Commercial, Hazardous, etcLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eFactors affect<strong>in</strong>gwaste generationKey propertiesRelevance <strong>of</strong> BMWGeneral tends over timeMoisture content, calorific value, specific material content<strong>and</strong> their importance <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> treatment/disposalPotential impact – l<strong>and</strong>fill gas – greenhouse gasesBrief history <strong>of</strong> MSW waste generation – chang<strong>in</strong>gcomposition <strong>and</strong> quantity <strong>of</strong> waste over timeSocio–economic factorsImpact on waste composition <strong>and</strong> amounts <strong>of</strong> waste<strong>Waste</strong> reduction <strong>in</strong>itiativesSpecific (target) materials- packag<strong>in</strong>g, batteries, WEEE etcStudentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide one group exercise <strong>and</strong> three <strong>in</strong>dividual exercisesNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• <strong>The</strong>re are no National Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit


Unit 3Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>es<strong>Waste</strong> Management Policy <strong>and</strong> LegislationLecture 1 – Policy <strong>and</strong> Legislation affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 40 + 5No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:This lecture gives an historical perspective to waste management <strong>in</strong> the UK – expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the previous heavy reliance onl<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> hence the need for a ‘step change’ <strong>in</strong> how we now manage our wastes. It outl<strong>in</strong>es the ma<strong>in</strong> European legislationthat is driv<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>of</strong> new technologies <strong>and</strong> how the UK is implement<strong>in</strong>g it.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• Previous UK waste management methods• Key EU legislation affect<strong>in</strong>g waste management• National waste legislation <strong>and</strong> policy <strong>in</strong> the UKDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3HistoricalperspectiveReview <strong>of</strong> how the UK has managedwaste previouslyWhy the UK has relied so heavily onl<strong>and</strong>fill until nowLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eEuropeanLegislationUK LegislationOverview <strong>of</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong> legislation that hasimpacted on how wastes are managedOverview <strong>of</strong> how the UK has implementedthe various EC Directives<strong>Waste</strong> Framework directiveL<strong>and</strong>fill DirectiveEPA 1990PPC Regulations 2000WET Act /LATSProducer Responsibility<strong>Waste</strong> Policy- national, regional <strong>and</strong>local <strong>in</strong>itiatives<strong>Waste</strong> Strategy 2000Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide four group exercisesNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• <strong>The</strong>re are no National Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit.10


Unit 4Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esRoles <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> stakeholders <strong>in</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 1 – Roles <strong>and</strong> Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> stakeholders <strong>in</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 37No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:In this lecture, the <strong>in</strong>stitutional aspects <strong>of</strong> waste management <strong>in</strong> the UK are expla<strong>in</strong>ed, by reference to the legally def<strong>in</strong>edfunctions <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> waste producers, the plann<strong>in</strong>g, collection, disposal <strong>and</strong> regulatory authorities <strong>and</strong> privatewaste management companies. <strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> Duty <strong>of</strong> Care documentation <strong>and</strong> transfer notes is expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> the role <strong>of</strong>local authorities <strong>in</strong> the management <strong>of</strong> waste is discussed. <strong>The</strong> role <strong>of</strong> the private sector <strong>in</strong> collection <strong>and</strong> disposal systemsis explored <strong>and</strong> the duties <strong>of</strong> regulation <strong>and</strong> enforcement bodies are considered. F<strong>in</strong>ally, an overview <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong>public engagement is presented.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> legal responsibilities <strong>of</strong> waste producers• <strong>The</strong> roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities <strong>of</strong> different authorities <strong>in</strong> waste management• <strong>The</strong> <strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>of</strong> the private sector <strong>in</strong> waste management• Regulation <strong>and</strong> enforcement <strong>in</strong> the waste management sectorDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eLegally def<strong>in</strong>ed functions<strong>and</strong> responsibilitiesrelat<strong>in</strong>g to wastemanagement<strong>Waste</strong> producers responsibilities<strong>Waste</strong> management plann<strong>in</strong>g<strong>Waste</strong> collectionRecycl<strong>in</strong>g, treatment <strong>and</strong> disposalDuty <strong>of</strong> careRoles <strong>of</strong> Plann<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>Waste</strong> Collection <strong>and</strong><strong>Waste</strong> Disposal Authorities <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g UnitaryAuthoritiesPrivate sector role <strong>in</strong> waste management( Includ<strong>in</strong>g PFI)Regulation/ enforcementEnvironment Agency <strong>and</strong> other regulators<strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> waste managementStudentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide two discussion topicsNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Control Improvements to waste management operations (E19N7v1)11


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 2 – Recycl<strong>in</strong>gNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 83No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture describes the methods used to resize, separate <strong>and</strong> recover material from specific waste streams. <strong>The</strong> studentis <strong>in</strong>troduced to each <strong>of</strong> the common unit operations for recycl<strong>in</strong>g, start<strong>in</strong>g first with all the resiz<strong>in</strong>g technologies, <strong>and</strong> thencover<strong>in</strong>g the sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> separation technologies. An exercise is then used to challenge the students to put the pieces <strong>of</strong>equipment <strong>in</strong>to a plausible order for the operation <strong>of</strong> a MRF, before present<strong>in</strong>g slides <strong>and</strong> videos <strong>of</strong> some actual applications.<strong>The</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al section <strong>of</strong> the lecture briefly covers what are suitable waste streams for MRFs, what products, emissions & residuesarise, the environmental benefits <strong>of</strong> MRFs, <strong>and</strong> possible problems <strong>and</strong> issues associated with the technology.An annex is also provided, with a relatively detailed description <strong>of</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g processes for <strong>Waste</strong> Electrical <strong>and</strong> ElectronicEquipment (WEEE), <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g three examples <strong>of</strong> operat<strong>in</strong>g WEEE recovery facilities.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>Waste</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g technologies – dirty vs clean MRFs• Various pieces <strong>of</strong> equipment capable <strong>of</strong> perform<strong>in</strong>g waste resiz<strong>in</strong>g operations• Various pieces <strong>of</strong> equipment capable <strong>of</strong> perform<strong>in</strong>g waste sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> separation operations• How these unit operations can be built <strong>in</strong>to a MRFDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eStudent activities<strong>Waste</strong> Recycl<strong>in</strong>gTechnologiesScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedResiz<strong>in</strong>gSort<strong>in</strong>g/ SeparationHammer MillBall MillShredderRotat<strong>in</strong>g DrumWet Rotat<strong>in</strong>g Drum with KnivesBag SplitterPre-Bal<strong>in</strong>g OperationsBal<strong>in</strong>gTipp<strong>in</strong>gManual H<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>gTrommels <strong>and</strong> ScreensMagnetic SeparationEddy Current SeparationWet, Air or Ballistic SeparationDisc Screen <strong>and</strong> Debris-Roll SeparationOptical SeparationApplicationsCleanaway GreenwichKen Mills Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g NorfolkGrundonCleanaway Ra<strong>in</strong>ham<strong>Waste</strong>c14


(cont<strong>in</strong>ued from p.14)Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eStudent activitiesDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3<strong>Waste</strong> Recycl<strong>in</strong>gTechnologiesScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedSuitable waste streams for treatmentProducts, emissions & residuesEnvironmental benefitsProblems <strong>and</strong> issues associated with the technologyStudentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide one group discussion topic <strong>and</strong> one <strong>in</strong>dividual exercise.• <strong>The</strong>re are also two process videos that can be used to challenge the students’ critical appraisal skills.National Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOS Mapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: MPA9)• Promote recycl<strong>in</strong>g services (reference ID: not provided)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> operat<strong>in</strong>g equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the h<strong>and</strong>over <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the safe operation <strong>of</strong> the work vehicle dur<strong>in</strong>g recycl<strong>in</strong>g operations (reference ID: not provided)• Clean <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> process<strong>in</strong>g facilities <strong>and</strong> equipment (reference ID: not provided)• Contribute to the security <strong>of</strong> process<strong>in</strong>g facilities (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> preparation <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Mechanically h<strong>and</strong>le recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Control the h<strong>and</strong>over <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Sort <strong>and</strong> prepare recyclable materials for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Carry out rout<strong>in</strong>e checks on vehicles <strong>and</strong> plant used for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (referenceID: not provided)•Operate specialised plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: notprovided)• Control vehicle movements on site (reference ID: not provided)• Facilitate the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials(reference ID: not provided)• Prepare <strong>and</strong> check plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID:not provided)• Operate plant for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Monitor <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> the security <strong>of</strong> facilities used for the process<strong>in</strong>g or storage <strong>of</strong> recyclablematerials v2 (reference ID: not provided)15


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 3 – L<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>erationNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 102No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:This lecture provides a brief<strong>in</strong>g on the science, together with common variants, <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> mass burn <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration. <strong>The</strong>design <strong>and</strong> operation <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>fills <strong>and</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>erator types are discussed. <strong>The</strong> range <strong>of</strong> wastes for which each issuitable, the outputs <strong>and</strong> emissions from the processes <strong>and</strong> the potential benefits <strong>and</strong> risks associated with the technologiesare then exam<strong>in</strong>ed.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration• <strong>The</strong> emissions from l<strong>and</strong>fill <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration <strong>and</strong> their control methods• Process outputs <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>erationDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3L<strong>and</strong>fill History Reliance <strong>of</strong> the UK pre-1960Scientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedL<strong>and</strong>fill designL<strong>and</strong>fill operationsRecent developmentsBioreactor philosophy<strong>Waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> waste streams for treatmentL<strong>and</strong>fillProducts, emission <strong>and</strong> residues generatedEmissions – l<strong>and</strong>fill gas, odours, dust, leachateProblems associated with l<strong>and</strong>fillProblems associated with l<strong>and</strong>fillLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eMass BurnInc<strong>in</strong>erationHistoryScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedBrief history <strong>of</strong> mass burn <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration<strong>The</strong>rmal treatmentCombustion stagesFactors controll<strong>in</strong>g combustionArchitectural designRecent developmentsFluidised bed <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eratorsLegislation<strong>Waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> waste streamsfor treatmentSuitable types <strong>of</strong> wasteOther requirementsProducts, emission <strong>and</strong>residues generatedImpacts <strong>of</strong> waste: composition/contam<strong>in</strong>ationProcess outputsEnergy generationComb<strong>in</strong>ed heat <strong>and</strong> power systemPollutant emissionsMetals recovery<strong>Waste</strong> water16


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 4 – Compost<strong>in</strong>gNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 97No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the science beh<strong>in</strong>d compost<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> advantages <strong>and</strong> disadvantages <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>gare described <strong>and</strong> the levels at which compost<strong>in</strong>g can be applied are detailed. A thorough assessment <strong>of</strong> the differentconfigurations <strong>of</strong> the technology is presented. Outputs <strong>and</strong> their possible markets <strong>and</strong> process risks <strong>and</strong> benefits are covered,giv<strong>in</strong>g the full picture <strong>of</strong> the suitability <strong>of</strong> the technology for waste management.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> science <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>g• <strong>The</strong> variety <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>g technologies• Outputs <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> their markets• Environmental benefits <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> its relevance to BMW legislationDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>gw<strong>in</strong>drow <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>-vesselIntroductionScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedTypes <strong>and</strong> def<strong>in</strong>itions <strong>of</strong> biological decompositionAdvantages/ DisadvantagesHistoryMa<strong>in</strong> Drivers: L<strong>and</strong>fill Directive<strong>Level</strong>s <strong>of</strong> compost<strong>in</strong>gOpen processClosed processLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eSuitable waste streamsfor treatmentOutputs/products,emissions <strong>and</strong> residuesBritish st<strong>and</strong>ard wasteTypes <strong>of</strong> wasteSuitable feedstocksCurrent st<strong>and</strong>ardsPasteurisationSterilisationMarketabilityMarkets/ PredictionsEmissions <strong>and</strong> residuesEnvironmental benefitsProblems associatedwith Compost<strong>in</strong>gReduction <strong>of</strong> methane production <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>fill usePotential environmental & health effectsFire <strong>and</strong> explosionsNVZ’sCost considerationsPublic perceptionProduct perceptionPlann<strong>in</strong>g18


Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provides one group exercise, <strong>and</strong> one home study exercise• <strong>The</strong>re are also up to six process videos that can be used to challenge the students critical appraisal skillsNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (MPA9)• Control site operations for the compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> biodegradable wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)19


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 5 – Anaerobic digestionNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 75No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the science beh<strong>in</strong>d Anaerobic Digestion (AD). <strong>The</strong> advantages <strong>and</strong> disadvantages <strong>of</strong>AD are described <strong>and</strong> the historical context <strong>and</strong> drivers beh<strong>in</strong>d the technology are considered. A thorough assessment <strong>of</strong> thedifferent configurations <strong>of</strong> the technology is presented. Outputs <strong>and</strong> their possible markets <strong>and</strong> process risks <strong>and</strong> benefits arecovered, giv<strong>in</strong>g the full picture <strong>of</strong> the suitability <strong>of</strong> the technology for waste management.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> science <strong>of</strong> anaerobic digestion• <strong>The</strong> variety <strong>of</strong> anaerobic digestion technologies• <strong>The</strong> outputs <strong>of</strong> anaerobic digestion <strong>and</strong> their markets• <strong>The</strong> environmental benefits <strong>of</strong> anaerobic digestion <strong>and</strong> its relevance to BMW legislation• <strong>The</strong> disadvantages <strong>of</strong> anaerobic digestionDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eAnaerobicdigestionIntroductionScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedSuitable waste streams for treatmentOutputs/products, emissions <strong>and</strong> residuesEnvironmental benefitsProblems <strong>and</strong> issues associated withthe technologyTypes <strong>and</strong> def<strong>in</strong>itions <strong>of</strong> biological decompositionProcessDef<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> ADHistorical contextMa<strong>in</strong> drivers: L<strong>and</strong>fill Directive, ROC’sChemistry <strong>of</strong> ADExample <strong>of</strong> plantAdvantages/Disadvantages <strong>of</strong> ADProcess descriptionConditions <strong>and</strong> variablesDesign options: Mesophilic, <strong>The</strong>rmophilic, Dry,Wet, One stage, two stage, MSW, Co-digestionSuitable feedstocksImpact on digestateOutput productsBy-products <strong>and</strong> treatment: Biogas, DigestateApplication <strong>of</strong> different mixesPasteurisation & sterilisationMarket for output productsProcess<strong>in</strong>g costs vs. retail salesEmissions <strong>and</strong> residuesReduction <strong>of</strong> methane productionPotential environmental <strong>and</strong> health effectsEconomic, f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment appraisalPublic perceptionPlann<strong>in</strong>g20


Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide three group exercises• <strong>The</strong>re are also up to three process videos that can be used to challenge the students critical appraisal skillsNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (MPA9)• Control site operations for the compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> biodegradable wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)21


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 6 – Mechanical-Biological TreatmentNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 99No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the science beh<strong>in</strong>d Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT). <strong>The</strong> advantages <strong>and</strong>disadvantages <strong>of</strong> MBT are described <strong>and</strong> the historical context <strong>and</strong> drivers beh<strong>in</strong>d the technology are considered. A thoroughassessment <strong>of</strong> the different configurations <strong>of</strong> the technology is presented. Outputs <strong>and</strong> their possible markets <strong>and</strong> processrisks (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g health <strong>and</strong> safety issues) <strong>and</strong> benefits are covered, giv<strong>in</strong>g the full picture <strong>of</strong> the suitability <strong>of</strong> the technologyfor waste management. <strong>The</strong> lecture also covers some examples <strong>of</strong> Mechanical Heat Treatment, as alternative examples <strong>of</strong><strong>in</strong>tergrated systems.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> different methods <strong>of</strong> MBT• <strong>The</strong> by-products <strong>of</strong> MBT <strong>and</strong> their markets/ treatment• <strong>The</strong> relevance <strong>of</strong> MBT to the L<strong>and</strong>fill DirectiveDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Mechanical-BiologicalTreatment (MBT)Introduction <strong>and</strong> historyPost MBTMBT general processHistory <strong>of</strong> MBT process elementsLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volvedProducts, emissions <strong>and</strong>residues generated<strong>Waste</strong> preparation <strong>and</strong> separation technologiesBiological treatmentPlant examplesCommercially available systemsPre-sort preparationManual sort<strong>in</strong>gMechanical preparation/sort<strong>in</strong>g technologiesProducts associated with MBT processBy products: biogas, CLO, RDF, recyclables, metalsEnvironmental benefitsProblems <strong>and</strong> issuesassociated with thetechnologyEnvironmental benefitsQuality issues <strong>of</strong> compostKerbside collection schemesPublic perceptionsHealth issuesStudentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide two group exercises, one <strong>in</strong>dividual exercise <strong>and</strong> onehome study exercise• <strong>The</strong>re are also up to n<strong>in</strong>e process videos that can be used to challenge the students’ critical appraisal skills22


National Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOS Mapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (Reference ID: MPA9)• Control site operations for the compost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> biodegradable wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: MPA9)• Promote recycl<strong>in</strong>g services (reference ID: not provided))• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> operat<strong>in</strong>g equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the h<strong>and</strong>over <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the safe operation <strong>of</strong> the work vehicle dur<strong>in</strong>g recycl<strong>in</strong>g operations (reference ID: not provided)• Clean <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> process<strong>in</strong>g facilities <strong>and</strong> equipment (reference ID: not provided)• Contribute to the security <strong>of</strong> process<strong>in</strong>g facilities (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> preparation <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Assist <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Mechanically h<strong>and</strong>le recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Control the h<strong>and</strong>over <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Sort <strong>and</strong> prepare recyclable materials for process<strong>in</strong>g (reference ID: not provided)• Carry out rout<strong>in</strong>e checks on vehicles <strong>and</strong> plant used for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (referenceID: not provided)• Operate specialised plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: notprovided)• Control vehicle movements on site (reference ID: not provided)• Facilitate the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (referenceID: not provided)• Prepare <strong>and</strong> check plant <strong>and</strong> equipment for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: notprovided)• Operate plant for the process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> recyclable materials (reference ID: not provided)• Monitor <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> the security <strong>of</strong> facilities used for the process<strong>in</strong>g or storage <strong>of</strong> recyclable materialsv2 (reference ID: not provided)23


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 7 – Pyrolysis <strong>and</strong> GasificationNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 73No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture provides an <strong>in</strong>troduction to the science beh<strong>in</strong>d pyrolysis <strong>and</strong> gasification <strong>in</strong> the treatment <strong>of</strong> waste.<strong>The</strong> advantages <strong>and</strong> disadvantages <strong>of</strong> both are described <strong>and</strong> the historical context <strong>and</strong> drivers beh<strong>in</strong>d the technology areconsidered. A thorough assessment <strong>of</strong> both processes is presented <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the pollution control technology associated withthe technologies. Outputs <strong>and</strong> their possible markets <strong>and</strong> process risks <strong>and</strong> benefits are covered, giv<strong>in</strong>g the full picture <strong>of</strong> thesuitability <strong>of</strong> the technology for waste management.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> science <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> both technologies <strong>and</strong> the difference between them <strong>and</strong> mass burn <strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>eration• <strong>The</strong> pollution control technology associated with both technologies• <strong>The</strong> by-products <strong>of</strong> both processes <strong>and</strong> their treatment/ marketsDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Pyrolysis <strong>and</strong>GasificationHistoryDescription <strong>of</strong> early pyrolysis <strong>and</strong> gasificationLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>gpr<strong>in</strong>ciples <strong>in</strong>volved<strong>Waste</strong> <strong>and</strong> waste streams for treatmentProducts, emissions <strong>and</strong>residues generatedComb<strong>in</strong>ed processes<strong>The</strong>rmal processesTypes <strong>of</strong> gasificationChemistry <strong>of</strong> gasificationGasification processSuitable wastesRDF’sSyngas: flue gas, particulates, heavy metals,toxic <strong>and</strong> corrosive gases, diox<strong>in</strong>s <strong>and</strong> furansOxidationExamples <strong>of</strong> gasificationPyrolysisAdvanced thermal treatmentEnvironmental benefitsProblems <strong>and</strong> issues associatedwith pyrolysis <strong>and</strong> gasificationRecent developmentsEnvironmental benefitsProblems <strong>and</strong> issues associated withpyrolysis <strong>and</strong> gasificationNew technologies programmeDTICarbon abatement techniques24


Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provide one group discussion exercise• <strong>The</strong>re are also up to two process videos that can be used to challenge the students’ critical appraisal skillsNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (MPA9)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)25


Unit 5Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esTechnical Aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> ManagementLecture 8 – Emerg<strong>in</strong>g TechnologiesNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 56No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10 (guidel<strong>in</strong>e)Lecture Overview:This lecture discusses four emerg<strong>in</strong>g waste treatment technologies. <strong>The</strong> science <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g beh<strong>in</strong>d each technology ispresented <strong>and</strong> suitable waste streams are identified. Outputs <strong>and</strong> their possible markets <strong>and</strong> process risks <strong>and</strong> benefits arecovered. In addition, the environmental benefits <strong>of</strong> each waste technology are presented. Potential problems <strong>and</strong> issues <strong>of</strong>the emerg<strong>in</strong>g technologies are highlighted. An annex is provided which discusses a further n<strong>in</strong>e technologies.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge<strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• <strong>The</strong> technical basis <strong>of</strong> each technology• <strong>The</strong> potential role that may be played by each emergent technology• <strong>The</strong> by-products <strong>of</strong> the processes <strong>and</strong> their treatment/ marketsDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Emerg<strong>in</strong>g technologiesHydrogen productionScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciplesSuitable waste streamsProducts, emissions <strong>and</strong> residuesEnvironmental benefitsPotential problemsLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eEthanol productionAutoclav<strong>in</strong>gScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciplesSuitable waste streamsProducts, emissions <strong>and</strong> residuesEnvironmental benefitsPotential problemsScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciplesSuitable waste streamsProducts, emissions <strong>and</strong> residuesEnvironmental benefitsPotential problemsMicrowav<strong>in</strong>gScientific <strong>and</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciplesSuitable waste streamsPotential problems26


Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g Power Po<strong>in</strong>t slides provides an autoclav<strong>in</strong>g process video that can be used tochallenge the students’ critical appraisal skillsNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOSMapp<strong>in</strong>g• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (MPA9)• Control site operations for the treatment <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous wastes (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the movement, sort<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> storage <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)• Control the reception <strong>of</strong> non-hazardous waste (Reference ID: not provided)27


Unit 6Lecture by Lecture Outl<strong>in</strong>esHealth <strong>and</strong> Safety <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Waste</strong> Management IndustryLecture 1 – Health <strong>and</strong> safetyNo. <strong>of</strong> PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t Slides: 59No. <strong>of</strong> taught hours: 2No. <strong>of</strong> student-centred learn<strong>in</strong>g hours: 10Lecture Overview:This lecture <strong>in</strong>troduces the student to the legislative background to health <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong> the UK <strong>and</strong> describes the trackrecord <strong>of</strong> the waste management <strong>in</strong>dustry. <strong>The</strong> concept <strong>of</strong> risk assessment <strong>and</strong> hazard identification <strong>in</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safetyis explored. Preventative measures are considered <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g responsible practices, the provision <strong>of</strong> personal protectiveequipment <strong>and</strong> the availability <strong>of</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g for supervisors. <strong>The</strong> specific issues associated with <strong>in</strong>dividual waste managementtechnologies are discussed <strong>and</strong> the outcomes <strong>of</strong> the Defra health study are presented.Overall Aims:On completion <strong>of</strong> this unit <strong>and</strong> the presentation <strong>of</strong> the accompany<strong>in</strong>g materials, the student will have the knowledge <strong>and</strong>underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong>:• Health <strong>and</strong> safety policy <strong>and</strong> legislation <strong>in</strong> the UK• <strong>The</strong> current health <strong>and</strong> safety record <strong>in</strong> the waste management <strong>in</strong>dustry• Risk assessment <strong>and</strong> hazard identification <strong>in</strong> the waste management <strong>in</strong>dustry• Preventative measuresDescription 1 Description 2 Description 3Health <strong>and</strong> safetyconsiderations associatedwith the different stages <strong>of</strong>waste managementHealth <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong> the<strong>Waste</strong> Management <strong>in</strong>dustryLegal requirementsHealth <strong>and</strong> safety <strong>in</strong> the UKHSECauses <strong>and</strong> statisticsResponsibilities <strong>of</strong> different persons <strong>in</strong>volved<strong>in</strong> waste management cha<strong>in</strong>- duty <strong>of</strong> careLecture Outl<strong>in</strong>eRisk <strong>and</strong> risk assessmentPreventionHSERisk assessment methodsHazard typesGeneral hygiene practicesImmunisationResponsible practicesPersonal protective equipmentSpecific issues associated withnew technologies/ systemsMSW Treatment sitesOHSMSTransfer stationsL<strong>and</strong>fillsMechanical <strong>and</strong> biological treatmentDefra health studyWAMITAB28


Studentactivities• <strong>The</strong> accompany<strong>in</strong>g PowerPo<strong>in</strong>t slides provides up to seven group discussion excercisesNational Occupational St<strong>and</strong>ards relevant to this Unit <strong>in</strong>clude:NOS Mapp<strong>in</strong>g• Control improvements to waste management operations (E19N7v1)• Control ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>and</strong> other eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g operations (Reference ID: not provided)• Meet safety, health <strong>and</strong> environmental requirements <strong>in</strong> the workplace (POLYM1)• Monitor <strong>and</strong> manage the environmental <strong>and</strong> resources dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> after cl<strong>in</strong>ical/therapeutic activities(Reference ID: not provided)• Monitor procedures to control risks to health <strong>and</strong> safety (E19N3v1)• Assist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong> environmental pollution control equipment (045NEM154)• Carry<strong>in</strong>g out ma<strong>in</strong>tenance on environmental control equipment (045NEMI31)• Commission<strong>in</strong>g environmental pollution control equipment <strong>and</strong> systems (IC27)• Prepare raw materials <strong>and</strong> equipment for process<strong>in</strong>g (MPA9)• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health <strong>and</strong> safety (MLE5)• Monitor <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety (ECCU2)• Promote, monitor <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> health, safety <strong>and</strong> security (ECCU3)• Conform to general workplace safety (COVR01)• Excavate holes <strong>and</strong> trenches (COVR373)• Operate specialised powered tools <strong>and</strong> equipment (COVR400)• Ensure health <strong>and</strong> safety requirements are met <strong>in</strong> your area <strong>of</strong> responsibility (MLE6)• Ensure an effective organisational approach to health <strong>and</strong> safety (MLE7)21


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