National Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
This National Certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of an experienced processor of hazardous waste for disposal. The holder of the qualification is able to work in the sector of the waste industry that processes and disposes of hazardous wastes, in an operations or administrative role.
The compulsory section recognises: understanding of legal requirements for approved handlers of hazardous substances, the chemistry of acid and base solutions and oxidation-reduction reactions, and the hazards of confined spaces; and skills in safely containing, handling, and storing hazardous and controlled wastes.
In acknowledgement of the diversity of solid and hazardous waste facilities, the elective section enables candidates to select knowledge and skills that cover specific operations, essential knowledge and skills that underpin those operations, and competencies that may be required in some employment contexts.
This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Solid Waste (Core Skills) (Level 2) with the optional strand in Hazardous Waste [Ref: 1398], and leads to the National Certificate in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 4) [Ref: 1403] and the National Diploma in Hazardous Waste (Processing and Disposal) (Level 5) [Ref: 1404].
About the provider
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!