Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Waste Management

Diploma of Waste Management

Qualification
National Code:
CPP50811
State Code:
D771
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
10/01/2012
Approved Date
07/10/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
960
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2017
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 18/01/2017 Current Approved
1.00 10/01/2012 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification applies to individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction in the waste management activity of an organisation. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the waste management field. These individuals may be responsible for group outcomes and for the overall performance of waste management activity of an organisation.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Nineteen (19) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- eleven (11) elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A, of which up to two (2) may be from the Group A elective units listed in CPP40911 Certificate IV in Waste Management
- up to eight (8) units from Group A or Group B
- up to two (2) units from Diploma qualifications, or a level above or below, in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC227 CPPWMT5058A Develop emergency response plans 30 Unit of competency
WC225 CPPWMT5045A Develop site safety plans 80 Unit of competency
WC223 CPPWMT5036A Develop waste management plans 40 Unit of competency
WC220 CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies 40 Unit of competency
WC125 CPPCMN4001B Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 40 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
D0799 BSBLED502A Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D0996 BSBRSK501A Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL21 BSBMGT615 Contribute to organisation development 60 Unit of competency
WC224 CPPWMT5043A Develop and implement an environmental management strategy 80 Unit of competency
WC226 CPPWMT5057A Develop landfill rehabilitation plans 30 Unit of competency
WC222 CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues 40 Unit of competency
WC228 CPPWMT5061A Plan resource recovery 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to eight (8) units may be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUK09 BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment 50 Unit of competency
AUL44 BSBATSIM505 Control organisational finances 100 Unit of competency
C1909 LGACOM602B Coordinate and facilitate a change process 20 Unit of competency
C1979 LGAEHRW603B Coordinate the implementation of council's waste management strategy 40 Unit of competency
AWY77 TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
AUL34 BSBSLS501 Develop a sales plan 70 Unit of competency
AUH62 BSBCUE604 Develop and maintain a service level strategy 80 Unit of competency
AUJ28 BSBMKG608 Develop organisational marketing objectives 60 Unit of competency
D0776 BSBITB501A Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network 50 Unit of competency
AUK27 BSBSLS502 Lead and manage a sales team 40 Unit of competency
AUJ29 BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
D4862 BSBHRM503B Manage performance management systems 60 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D0737 BSBHRM504A Manage workforce planning 60 Unit of competency
AUK68 BSBATSIW416 Obtain and manage consultancy services 80 Unit of competency
C4300 LGAEHRW507A Plan and coordinate a waste collection or recycling service 60 Unit of competency
AUJ75 BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems 60 Unit of competency
WC221 CPPWMT5031A Prepare detailed tenders 40 Unit of competency
D0732 BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff 45 Unit of competency
C1203 LGACORE603B Represent council's role and value in the community 50 Unit of competency
C4297 LGAEHRR509A Undertake environmental and nuisance controls 60 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAI0 CPP50616 Diploma of Waste Management Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPP50811 taken from the CPP07 Property Services Training Package, which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information