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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Handle and dispose of waste 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119303  Handle and dispose of waste 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Environmental Sc/Mgt & Waste Mgt 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Environmental Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, I will be able to:
  • Identify, categorise, collect, handle and dispose of different types of waste
  • Use appropriate terminology to describe waste related issues

    I will also know and understand:
  • How waste interrelates with the environment
  • The importance of working safely with due care for the environment and the health and well-being of myself and others.

    I can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as:
  • Clearing invasive species and water courses
  • Land development projects
  • Collecting and processing waste
  • Local government litter picker
  • Working in community initiatives with an environmental focus
  • Preventing and responding to pollution
  • Inspecting facilities to prevent pollution or adverse environmental impacts
  • Etc

    The skill, the knowledge and the values reflected in this unit standard form part of the exit level outcomes required for the General Education and Training Certificate in Environmental Practice (NQF Level 1). 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner studying towards this qualification has attained ABET level 3 Mathematics and Communication. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The scope and level of this unit standard is indicated by range statements related to the specific outcomes.
  • The amount of detail and degree of complexity provided in explanations and descriptions should be appropriate to NQF Level 1. The purpose is to alert the learner to waste management principles and concepts as they relate to the learner's context, and does not imply knowledge and understanding of the full range of concepts
  • All terminology and definitions related to waste (including categories) should be in line with Government policies, laws and guidelines.
  • Disposal of waste refers to the primary disposal (on-site storage). Specialist waste management workers would obtain the greater depth and range of knowledge they require from learning associated with the related unit standards on materials and tools/equipment. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of what waste is and how it interrelates with the environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The different categories of waste are named and briefly described. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Different categories: general, hazardous, biodegradable, recoverable, etc.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Adverse as well as potentially beneficial effects of waste on the environment are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and describe the concepts and principles of waste management. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Concepts and principles cover the waste management hierarchy: avoid, minimise, separate, re-use/repair, recycle, treat, process, dispose.
  • Describe: respond to questions to show that I have a basic understanding of the concepts and principles and can explain and describe them in elementary terms. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The waste hierarchy is described and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Questions about the application of the waste hierarchy are responded to appropriately. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and describe the sequence of steps required in the waste management process. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Sequence of steps: the waste management process, ie generation, storage, collection, transport, processing/treatment (recycling, composting, incineration), disposal.
  • Management includes waste tracking documentation. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The points at which waste is commonly generated are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The ways in which waste is stored, collected and transported are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The ways in which waste can be treated and disposed of are listed and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Questions about the purpose of waste tracking documentation are responded to appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work is carried out safely with due care for the environment and the health and well-being of myself and others. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Recognise and respond appropriately to special waste. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Special waste includes hazardous waste, electronic waste, health care generic waste, health care risk waste and radioactive waste.
  • Respond appropriately includes applying special methods of storing waste prior to collection, isolating waste, reporting, following emergency procedures, etc. 
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Examples of special classes of waste are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Questions about recognising and identifying special classes of waste are responded to appropriately. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct action is taken in response to each class of special waste. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Apply waste management principles and procedures in own context. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    This outcome should be demonstrated practically: a waste stream familiar to the learner should be investigated, and practical ways of waste management be demonstrated. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Waste management principles and procedures: minimising, reusing, recycling, handling, disposal

    Own context: work, community or domestic. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A variety of environmentally sensitive materials are collected and disposed of according to type. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ways of reducing the amount of waste generated are listed and described in elementary terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Waste that can be reused is identified and separated and ways of re-using this waste in my context are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    'What' and 'why' questions about waste management choices are responded to appropriately. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • To obtain credits I must be assessed. The assessment will be based on evidence that I produce. My assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of a relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), which has jurisdiction over this field of learning. The policies and procedures of the relevant ETQA will also determine:
    > How my assessment is moderated
    > How I can appeal against the outcome of the assessment
    Any institution or company which offers learning that will enable me to achieve the purpose of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • My assessment against this standard should meet all the requirements of established principles. It should include practical assessment activities, which are appropriate to the contents of this unit standard. These activities should include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations, etc.
  • I can be assessed in the language of my choice although if I have to report incidents or conditions to someone else, I will be assessed on my ability to report in the language commonly used in my working environment.
  • I will be assessed on all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge. The specific outcomes must be assessed in their own right, through oral and practical evidence. My assessment will not only be based on observation but also on other evidence which I compile into a portfolio of evidence. I cannot be assessed only through a written or oral test.
  • The specific outcomes and essential knowledge will be assessed in relation to each other. If I am able to explain the items which fall under the heading of essential embedded knowledge, but am unable to perform the specific outcomes, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'. Similarly, if I am able to perform tasks described under the specific outcomes, but cannot explain or justify them in terms of the fundamental concepts, principles and practice relevant to the level of the unit standard that underpins my skill, then I cannot be assessed as 'competent'.
  • I will also be assessed on my ability to apply the principles and techniques related to the critical cross-field outcomes, not only in terms of what I can demonstrate, but also in terms of what I know and can discuss.
  • My assessment for this unit standard can be done in conjunction with the assessment of other unit standards related to a qualification, and even in conjunction with my assessment for the qualification as a whole. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following items reflect the type of knowledge that the assessor will evaluate

    Names and functions of:
  • Kinds of waste
  • Terminology related to the waste stream
  • Types of hazardous waste
  • Special classes of waste

    Purpose of:
  • Minimising waste
  • Sorting
  • Recycling
  • Compacting
  • Composting
  • Incinerating
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment
  • Securing waste containers

    Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties:
  • Of different kinds of waste
  • Of dangers associated with hazardous waste
  • Of hazardous waste

    Processes and events:
  • Minimising waste
  • Reusing
  • Sorting, separating
  • Isolating
  • Recycling
  • Compacting
  • Composting
  • Incinerating

    Causes and effects, implications of:
  • Poorly managed waste
  • Pollution
  • Using non-renewable resources
  • Failure to work safely

    Procedures and techniques:
  • For handling and disposing of waste
  • For avoiding contamination
  • Methods of disposal
  • Emergency procedures

    Sensory cues:
  • Smells and visual cues related to identifying types of waste

    Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards:
  • Related to waste management and the environment

    Theory: rules, principles, laws:
  • Elementary science related to handling and disposing of waste

    Categories:
  • Kinds of waste

    Relationships, systems:
  • The inter-relationship of waste and the environment
  • The waste management system 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems
  • Related to the safe handling and disposal of waste.
  • Identify and demonstrate practical ways of reducing the amount of waste generated. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others
  • Work safely with due care for the health and well-being of others. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities
  • Carry out my activities in accordance with the principles of waste management. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Use sensory information to identify special classes of waste. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively
  • Report special classes of waste.
  • Use the correct terminology to describe waste management principles. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically
  • Show responsibility towards the environment and the health of self and others. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
  • Understand the interrelationship between waste and the environment. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  58493   General Education and Training Certificate: Equine and Equestrian Practices  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. A4 Consultancy Cc 
    2. Aba Sebenzi 
    3. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
    4. Agisanang SA Training 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    7. Amusa Consulting 
    8. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    9. Bantubanye Skills 
    10. Bikologix Projects 
    11. Bo Support Services Cc 
    12. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
    13. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    14. Bridge Building Opex Solutions 
    15. Bright Ideas Training 
    16. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
    17. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
    18. Central Bridge Trading 109 
    19. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
    20. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    21. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
    22. Ctc College 
    23. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
    24. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    26. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
    27. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
    28. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
    29. East Cape Training Centre 
    30. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
    31. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
    32. Elangeni Consulting 
    33. Elangeni Consulting (PTY) LTD 
    34. Elective Training Institute Enterprise Cc 
    35. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Environmental Leadership Academy 
    37. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
    38. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Essential Skills 
    40. Falcon Business Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    41. Forestcom 
    42. Giant Alive Group 
    43. Globalmark 
    44. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
    45. Green Gain Consulting (Pty)Ltd 
    46. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
    47. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Hlombe And Associates 
    49. Icando 
    50. Independent Development Trust 
    51. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
    52. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
    53. Interwaste (Pty)Ltd (Enviro-Fill) 
    54. Isiphephelo Consultants 
    55. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
    56. Josmap Training Institute 
    57. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
    58. K-Leng Touch, Events And Skills Development 
    59. KALIDEEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    60. Kenmab Training Centre 
    61. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    62. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    63. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
    64. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
    65. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
    66. Kn Business Solutions 
    67. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
    68. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
    69. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
    70. Legacy Leap Skills Developmemt Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    71. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    72. Lesias Educational Services 
    73. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
    74. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
    75. Maile Consulting 
    76. Malizana Projects CC 
    77. Mamuhle Academy 
    78. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
    79. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
    80. Mars Business Consulting 
    81. Mashmp Holdings 
    82. Mashphe Logistics Services 
    83. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
    84. Matsila Holdings 
    85. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
    86. Mcebo Technologies 
    87. Mdaka Omnyama Trading And Projects 
    88. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    89. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    90. Mimosa Business Consultants 
    91. Mind Magic Consulting 
    92. Mintirho Development Services 
    93. Mission Point Consulting 
    94. Mml Consulting Cc. 
    95. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    96. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    97. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    98. Mphela Education Training And Development 
    99. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
    100. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
    101. Ndotha General Trading 
    102. Nedtex73 
    103. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    104. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    105. Nettcon Sa 
    106. Networx for Career Development 
    107. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
    108. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
    109. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    110. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
    111. Nomsithi Trading 
    112. Nqowethu Trading 
    113. Ns Global Academy 
    114. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
    115. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
    116. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
    117. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
    118. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
    119. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
    120. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    121. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
    122. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
    123. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
    124. Reflections Development Institute 
    125. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
    126. Senelo Trading Cc 
    127. Simba Skills Consultants 
    128. Simmek Holdings 
    129. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
    130. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
    131. South African Corporate Training Association 
    132. Spectrium 
    133. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
    134. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
    135. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
    136. Technogirl Trust 
    137. The Crimson Co Cc. 
    138. The Green Affairs Consulting 
    139. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
    140. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
    141. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
    142. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
    143. Tmp Training And Development 
    144. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
    145. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
    146. Trainers without Borders 
    147. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
    148. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
    149. Tsebong Training Centre 
    150. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
    151. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
    152. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    153. Twin Peak Technologies 
    154. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
    155. Umbuso Training Services 
    156. Umhlanga 
    157. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
    158. University of Venda 
    159. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
    160. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
    161. Vicmat Consultants 
    162. Vumilia Africa Group 
    163. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
    164. Wbs Group 
    165. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
    166. Wongintuthuko Projects 
    167. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
    168. Xl At Consulting Cc 
    169. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
    170. YAB Business Solutions 
    171. Yotha Personnel 


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