Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)
Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)
PRM40509
W637
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/03/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve Certificate IV, the candidate for recognition must have demonstrated competency against all 13 specified core units and 13 elective units.Of the elective units:
- a maximum of 2 may be from the Certificate II level units
- a maximum of 2 may be from Certificate III level units
- a minimum of 5 must be from Elective list A: Waste-specific units at Certificate IV level
- a maximum of 2 elective units may be chosen from any other approved Training Package, at level or above, as long as they contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome and are not the same or similar to any of the units listed in either Elective list A: Waste-specific units or Elective list B: Non-specific industry-related units
- the remaining elective units may be chosen from Elective list A: Waste-specific units and Elective list B: Non-specific industry-related units
1.
Core units - 13 units to be completed.
2.
Elective units list A - 6 units to be completed.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4414 | PRMWM60A | Apply cleaner production techniques | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S4402 | PRMWM43B | Develop an environmental management strategy | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S4395 | PRMWM33B | Educate public on waste management issues | 22 | Unit of competency |
| S4406 | PRMWM52A | Organise waste management operation | 22 | Unit of competency |
| S4391 | PRMWM27B | Select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials | 22 | Unit of competency |
| S4397 | PRMWM35B | Undertake process audit | 30 | Unit of competency |
3.
Elective units list B - 1 unit to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1031 | BSBWOR402A | Promote team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
4.
Units from PRM20509 Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) - 2 units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4389 | PRMWM23B | Maintain disposal site | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S4382 | PRMWM16B | Operate waste processing plant | 30 | Unit of competency |
5.
Units from PRM30509 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)
Complete both units
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4410 | PRMWM56A | Implement landfill rehabilitation plan | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S4394 | PRMWM32B | Inform and educate clients on waste management issues | 15 | Unit of competency |
6.
Units from other endorsed Training Package - complete both units
Note: The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3725 | BSBADM501A | Manage the establishment and maintenance of a workgroup network | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C3560 | BSBCMN412A | Promote innovation and change | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S467 | PRM40504 | Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D769 | CPP40911 | Certificate IV in Waste Management | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package and available on NTIS.
This qualification was entered on STARS by the METS CSSN on 15 June 2009
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
