National Certificate in Zero Waste and Resource Recovery (Principles for Implementation) (Level 3)

This qualification recognises the skills of a cross-section of industry personnel who implement the principles of zero waste in the workplace. The holder of the qualification is able to demonstrate general understanding of zero waste and resource recovery principles and practices that may be implemented in a workplace.

The qualification structure recognises the complementary knowledge of resource recovery theory and zero waste principles.

The compulsory section comprises standards that cover understanding of zero waste principles and practices.

The elective section comprises two parts. Set A comprises standards that assess understanding of resource recovery theory. Set B provides a choice from the full range of registered standards. This is included to meet individual needs in achieving useful workplace skills.

This qualification may complement the National Certificate in Resource Recovery Operations (Level 3) [Ref: 1347] and may lead to the National Diploma in Resource Recovery (Level 5) with an optional strand in Cleaner Production [Ref: 1349], or the National Diploma in Zero Waste and Resource Recovery (Level 5) [Ref: 1346], or complement qualifications in other industries such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, computing, commerce, construction, demolition, engineering, health, manufacturing, and retail.

MITO is part of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

We facilitate training for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, gas, and logistics industries. We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.

To enrol in a MITO training programme you must be employed in one of the industries that MITO supports and your employer must be able to support your training, as you will complete your qualification on-the-job. This means you will be learning and earning!