Certificate IV in Waste Management - CPP40919

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5200

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

This qualification is for those in waste management specialisation roles in waste collection, processing, minimisation and recovery operations in supervisory, leadership or sales roles. Waste management operations are undertaken across a range of government and private sectors involved in municipal, solid, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition waste management.

Individuals operating in these waste management specialisation roles apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and provide leadership and guidance to others.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to the operation of waste management facilities by the respective environmental protection authority (EPA) in some jurisdictions and should be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification. For further information, check with the relevant EPA.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

43.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

20.8%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

11.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

19.3%

Mining

18.9%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.5%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Property Services Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Waste Management is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Property Services .

Stream

Waste Management

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Real Estate & Strata Management

Security

Surveying & Spatial Information Services

Cleaning Operations

Pest Management

Fire Protection Equipment/Systems

Building Design, Accessibility & Sustainability

Pool & Spa Services

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency consisting of:

7 core units

5 elective units.

Electives are to be selected as follows:

a minimum of 2 units must be selected from Group A

the remaining units may be selected from Group A or Group B units not already selected

up to 2 units may be chosen from any current training package as long as they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, maintain the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.

Core units
Code		Title
BSBSUS401		Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS307		Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
CPPCMN4003		Establish, develop and monitor teams
CPPWMT3002		Conduct waste resource recovery
CPPWMT3003		Identify and respond to hazards and emergencies in waste management
CPPWMT4001		Develop proposals for waste management services
CPPWMT4010		Assess and advise on waste avoidance options

Elective units
Group A: Waste management specialisation
AHCSAW302	Implement erosion and sediment control measures
CPPWMT4002	Develop waste management plans
CPPWMT4003	Implement waste management plans
CPPWMT4004	Prepare waste management tender submissions
CPPWMT4005	Implement waste management site safety plans
CPPWMT4006	Monitor waste landfill sites
CPPWMT4007	Organise and monitor waste management operations
CPPWMT4008	Provide waste management information to stakeholders
CPPWMT4009	Conduct waste audits
LGAEHRH403A	Operate waste transfer, collection station or landfill facility

Group B: General
BSBCOM405	Promote compliance with legislation
BSBFIA412	Report on financial activity
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBINS402	Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR404	Lead a diverse workforce
BSBMGT406	Plan and monitor continuous improvement
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
BSBOPS503	Develop administrative systems
BSBSLS407	Identify and plan sales prospects
BSBSLS408	Present, secure and support sales solutions
BSBTEC402	Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBWRT411	Write complex documents
CPPCMN4004	Develop and manage client relations
LGACOM404B	Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations
LGACORE601B	Develop, implement and review operational plans
LGAEHRW505B	Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

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