Do I need to take the Continuing Competence Test?

Technically competent people in England and Wales are required to pass their Continuing Competence test every two years from the date published on either the Primary Qualification certificate (if this is your first Continuing Competence test) or from the date printed on the last Continuing Competence certificate (if you have taken the Continuing Competence test before) for the specific activity.

For further information on the Continuing Competence test or to book your test use the buttons on the right.

Please note:

CIWM has introduced two new Metal Recycling Contractor Competency Scheme (MRCCS) tests. If taking a Continuing Competence test, please ensure that you select the Continuing Competence test and not the MRCCS test when you next book
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Everyone is automatically entered for the Generic Knowledge Test during the booking process, but you must be prepared to select your Activity Specific Test options at the Pearson VUE test centre on the day of the test.

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Generic Knowledge Test (effective from 1st April 2023)

Everybody takes the Generic Knowledge Test (‘generic’) – the first section of the Continuing Competence test. This section comprises 18 questions on Legislation, Health and Safety and Environmental Protection. Once you have completed the Generic Knowledge Test you will be asked to take up to three Activity Specific Tests comprising 12 questions.

(Please note: The buttons links will take you to the syllabus for each element of the Generic Knowledge Test, effective from 1st April 2023. Environmental regulators source documents in support of continuing competence may have been withdrawn from circulation as a result of policy change although the content is current. We provide the information in good faith for the purposes of the Continuing Competence test but it cannot be considered a substitute for obtaining detailed advice or guidance from the regulatory body in terms of site operational requirements. If a link is broken the resources may be found by searching the source title using a search engine.)

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test (effective from 1st April 2023)

An Activity-Specific Test (AST) (or ‘option’) comprises 12 questions on the specific competence which you need to maintain and should relate directly to your Primary Competence certificate

(Please note: The links below will take you to the syllabus for each Activity Specific Test effective from 1st April 2023. Environmental regulators source documents in support of continuing competence may have been withdrawn from circulation as a result of policy change although the content is current. We provide the information in good faith for the purposes of the Continuing Competence test but it cannot be considered a substitute for obtaining detailed advice or guidance from the regulatory body in terms of site operational requirements. If a link is broken the resources may be found by searching the source title using a search engine.)

Generic Knowledge Test (effective until 31st March 2023)

(Please note: The buttons below will take you to the syllabus for each element of the Generic Knowledge Test for 2019 – 31st March 2023. Environmental regulator source documents in support of continuing competence may have been withdrawn from circulation as a result of policy change although the content is current. We provide the information in good faith for the purposes of the Continuing Competence test but it cannot be considered a substitute for obtaining detailed advice or guidance from the regulatory body in terms of site operational requirements. If a link is broken the resources may be found by searching the source title using a search engine.)

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1.Waste Classification Classifying waste Waste codes Waste acceptance Waste hierarchy	1.1 Know how to classify different types of waste 1.2 Know how to use the Consolidated List of Wastes (EWC) to identify the correct codes for waste 1.3 Know the Waste Acceptance Criteria for landfill 1.4 Know how to apply the Waste Hierarchy to waste in order to comply with the Hierarchy Declaration	How to classify different types of waste. Waste Classification Technical Guidance - WM3 1st Edition 2015 GOV.UK - Treatment of waste for landfill Waste Hierarchy Guidance – DEFRA June 2011 Environment Agency – Waste Acceptance at Landfills Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 The Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 Wales - How to classify and assess waste
2.Duty of Care/ Carrier Registration Registration of waste carriers General requirement of duty of care (inc transport/transfer of waste) Waste classification/Lists of Wastes (EWC) Record keeping/Waste Information	2.1 Know the responsibilities of all those who handle waste in terms of duty of care and when that responsibility ends 2.2 Know the duty of care requirements for waste storage in order to prevent escape when transferring or receiving waste 2.4 Know the documentation required when receiving or sending waste for disposal or treatment (including the use of electronic transfer notes) 2.5 Know the written information required when transferring or receiving waste 2.6 Know the checks for registrations (certifications) and permissions before accepting or passing on any waste	Dispose of business and commercial waste Sorting and storing waste Waste transfer notes Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice (2016) Electronic Duty of Care – edoc Edoc – features and benefits England - Check if a waste carrier is registered – GOV.UK Wales - Check for a permit, licence or exemption Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 Use of Consolidated list of waste (EWC) – appendix A of Waste Classification Technical Guidance (WM3)
3.Hazardous Waste Identification Classification Consignment Carriage	3.1 Know the common types of hazardous wastes 3.2 Know how to determine if a waste is hazardous or non-hazardous 3.3 Know the consignment procedure for hazardous waste 3.4 Know the authorisations that may be required for the carriage of hazardous waste	Hazardous Waste Overview – GOV.UK Waste Classification Technical Guidance Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes Wales – Hazardous Waste Producer Registration
4.Environmental Permitting Regulations Environmental Permits Enforcement Offences and penalties Sentencing Exemptions Operator Competence EMS	4.1 Know the purpose of an Environmental Permit 4.2 Know who can apply for an Environmental Permit 4.3 Know the consequences of not complying with an Environmental Permit and the enforcement options available to the Regulators 4.4 Know the offences and the penalties under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 4.5 Know the criteria within the Sentencing Guidelines used for determining penalties 4.6 Know what to do if: - You require an Environmental Permit to be changed - You need to transfer an Environmental Permit to somebody else - You want to cancel an Environmental Permit 4.7 Know where to find details of exemptions and how to comply 4.8 Know the significance of not complying with the exemption criteria 4.9 Know the requirements for maintaining Operator Competence 4.10 Know why a written management system is essential to a site and how to ensure everyone complies with it	Legal operator and competence requirements: environmental permits Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Waste: environmental permits Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy Enforcement and Sanctions - Guidance Environmental Offences – Sentencing Guidelines England - Check if you need an environmental permit Application for an Environmental Permit Part A (version 10,Jan 2017) Application for an Environmental Permit Part D2 (version 9, Jan 2017) – Transfer. England - Transfer your permit England - Change (vary) an existing permit England - Cancel (surrender) your permit Register your waste exemptions: environmental permits (England) Legal operator and competence requirements: environmental permits Continuing Competence – CIWM/WAMITAB Operator Competence Scheme Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales – Environmental permits Wales – How to apply for an environmental permit Wales – Operator Competence Wales- Do you need to apply for a permit or register an exemption? Wales – Apply to vary (change) a permit for waste operations Wales - Apply to transfer a waste permit Wales - Apply to surrender a waste permit Wales – Guidance on Enforcement and Sanctions Wales - Environment Management System

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Health and Safety Legislation Legal responsibilities COSHH RIDDOR (reportable diseases)	1.1 Know the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 1.2 Know what is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’ 1.3 Know why procedural compliance with health and safety legislation is monitored 1.4 Know what accidents require reporting to the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR 1.5 Know the main features and legal requirements of COSHH (including COSHH assessments) 1.6 Know how to recognise hazardous substances that may require COSHH assessments	HSE – Waste Management and recycling HSE - HSG65: Managing for Health and Safety (3rd edition, published 2013) HSE - Reporting accidents and incidents at work – a brief guide to RIDDOR 2013 (published 10/13) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 HSE Guidance - COSHH HSE - What is a ‘substance hazardous to health’? HSE – Health and safety training in waste management and recycling
2. Noise, vibration and asbestos Noise at work RSI and Upper Limb Disorder Asbestos Vibration	2.1 Know the noise exposure action values and what they mean 2.2 Know how to manage and mitigate noise levels caused by permitted activities on site 2.3 Know when exposure to hand-arm vibration and whole body vibration may occur 2.4 Know the requirements for controlling and preventing the effects of vibration at work 2.5 Know where to go for more information on controlling and preventing the effects of vibration at work 2.6 Know an operator’s responsibilities regarding potential exposure to asbestos and other harmful substances when managing waste	HSE – Noise at Work (published 11/12) HSE – Noise FAQs HSE – Vibration at Work HSE - Controlling Vibration Risks HSE – Asbestos HSE - Asbestos Essentials HSE - Dispose of Chemicals
3. Risk Assessment Reasons for monitoring health and safety Risk Assessment	3.1 Know the difference between a hazard and risk 3.2 Know the purpose of and how to complete a risk assessment 3.3 Know the first stage of risk control 3.4 Know why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the last stage in risk control 3.5 Know the requirements for monitoring and ensuring staff practices comply with health and safety procedures 3.6 Know the principles behind the hierarchy of 'control measures' as set out in current Health and Safety Executive guidance	HSE – Controlling Risks in the workplace HSE – Risk Assessment - A Brief Guide to Controlling Risks in the Workplace HSE - Risk Management – Frequently Asked Questions HSE - Personal Protective Equipment at Work (3rd Edition) HSE – The Health and Safety Toolbox: Personal Protective Equipment HSE – Leading H&S at Work WISH – WASTE 21 Health And Safety Training In Waste Management And Recycling HSE - Hierarchy of risk reduction measures
4. Hygiene and First Aid	4.1 Know the importance of good hygiene in the workplace 4.2 Know how to maintain good hygiene in the workplace 4.3 Know your responsibilities for the provision of adequate first aid within the workplace	HSE Personal hygiene HSE Stay clean- stay healthy HSE – First aid at work First aid HSE – Health and safety made simple HSE - Leptospirosis Wish Info01 Health And Safety Leadership In Waste Management Self-Assessment Tool
5. People on site Traffic Management Plan Onsite Contractors Safety Signs Safety Information	5.1 Know the purpose and main features of a Traffic Management Plan 5.2 Know the control measures used to minimise the risk posed by vehicles reversing on site 5.3 Know the responsibilities for onsite contractors with regards to health and safety 5.4 Know the different health and safety signs used on site 5.5 Know the safety information that should be given to anyone visiting the site	HSE - HSG136: Workplace transport safety (3rd edition, published 2014) WISH Guidance WASTE 09 Safe Transport At Waste And Recycling Sites Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 HSE – Safety Signs and Signals: Guidance on Regulations (3rdnd edition, published 2015) HSE – HSG159: Managing Contractors – A Guide for Employers (2nd edition, published 2011) HSE - Reversing HSE – Waste Management and recycling
6. Permits to work Requirements Definitions Explosive atmospheres Confined spaces	6.1 Know what a Permit to Work is 6.2 Know when a Permit to Work is required 6.3 Know what is meant by the terms: - an explosive atmosphere - oxygen deficient areas (confined space) 6.4 Know when further checks and training are required before anyone is permitted to enter a confined space 6.5 Know how to control the risk of falling from a height 6.6 Know how to differentiate between a Permit to Work and a normal risk assessment	HSE - Permits to Work - COSHH HSE – Confined Spaces HSE – Safe Work in Confined Spaces (3rd edition, published 2014) HSE – Confined Spaces: a brief guide to working safely (published 01/13) HSE Guidance – Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 HSE – Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres (2nd edition, published 2013) HSE – Guidance – Confined Spaces HSE – Confined Spaces: a brief guide to working safely (published 01/13) HSE – Working at height. HSE – The Work at Height Regulations 2005: a brief guide (revised 01/14) HSE – Waste Management and recycling HSE – permit to work systems The Health and safety toolbox: How to control risks at work
7. Requirements of using equipment Lifting Equipment Work place equipment Plant maintenance	7.1 Know the main features and legal requirements of: - LOLER - PUWER 7.2 Know the inspection frequencies for lifting equipment 7.3 Know what is meant by the terms: - ‘roll-over-protection’ (ROP) - Safe Working Load (SWL) 7.4 Know the routine maintenance required on: - plant - equipment 7.5 Know who can carry out maintenance on plant and equipment	HSE – Lifting Equipment at Work: a brief guide (published 03/13) HSE – LOLER Guidance HSE - Thorough examination of lifting equipment HSE – Providing and using Work Equipment Safely (published 03/13) HSE - Safe Use of Work Equipment: PUWER guidance (4th edition, published 2014) HSE – Waste Management and recycling HSE – Maintenance – vehicles and machinery HSE - Maintenance of work equipment
8. Requirements of using machinery	8.1 Know what a lock out system is 8.2 Know when a lock out system is required 8.3 Know how to use a lock out system	HSE - Isolation Wish Info 02 Practical Advice On Lock-Off Recycling/Recovery Machinery HSE – Machinery
9.Manual Handling Manual handling techniques	9.1 Know the factors to consider when undertaking a manual handling task 9.2 Know the alternatives to manual lifting 9.3 Know what is meant by the term ‘team lifting’	HSE – FAQs: Manual Handling HSE – Team handling HSE - Guidance for team handling tasks ROSPA – What is Manual Handling?
		Note: this continuing competence test does not remove the need for appropriate H&S training/advice. Further information sources: http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/wish.htm

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcome The candidate will be able to:	Sources
1. Environmental Risks Environmental Risk assessment Awareness of pathways / receptors ‘Appropriate Measures’ Written Management System	1.1 Know the key criteria of a site environmental risk assessment 1.2 Know the difference between a risk and a hazard 1.3 Know what is meant by the term ‘appropriate measures' and how they relate to objectives for managing environmental risks within permits and regulator guidance 1.4 Know how to ensure a written management system enables compliance with permit and relevant Risk Assessments	England - Risk assessments for your environmental permit England - Develop a management system: environmental permits England - Waste: environmental permits England - A1 installations: environmental permits GOV.UK: HSE Frequently Asked Questions Risk assessments for specific activities: environmental permits Wales - How to comply with your environmental permit Wales - Environment Management System
2. Controlling Emissions Control of litter, odour, mud, dust, vermin, noise and flies Discharge of water from site Major emissions from your facility which need managing / reporting	2.1 Know the difference between a point source and fugitive emissions 2.2 Know the ‘appropriate measures’ used to control nuisance to neighbours, including: - Mud - Dust - Litter - Pests - Noise 2.3 Know the ‘appropriate measures’ that can be used to prevent noise nuisance from the site 2.4 Know how to record the measures used in written management systems 2.5 Know who to apply to discharge surface water and liquids from a site to: - a watercourse - ground - sewer 2.6 Know when a written management plan for controlling emissions should be reviewed 2.7 Know the requirements of an odour management plan 2.8 Know the requirements of a noise and vibration management plan	England - Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 Develop a management system: environmental permit The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 England - Check if you need an environmental permit England - Discharges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits Wales - Discharges to surface water / and groundwater England - H4 Odour Management - how to comply with your environmental permit Environmental permitting: H3 part 2 noise assessment and control Wales – H4 Odour Management GOV.UK – Risk for specific activities: permits England – A1 installations: environmental permits Environmental Permitting: H3 Part 2 noise assessment and control Noise impact assessment: information requirements Horizontal Guidance for Noise Part 2 Control & monitor emissions for your environmental permit: Noise and vibration Septic tanks and treatment plants: permits and general binding rules Wales – Surface Water Discharges Wales – How to comply with your environmental permit: Wales - Environmental permits
3. Containment and storage on site Impermeable pavements Sealed drainage Hard standing Bunding Interceptors Oil storage Waste quarantine areas	3.1 Know the definition of the term ‘secondary containment’ and appropriate standards 3.2 Know the required checks for an on-site ‘sealed drainage system’ and bunded areas 3.3 Know the effect of using detergents for washing in an area served by an oil interceptor 3.4 Know the difference between ‘hard standing’ and an impermeable pavement/ impervious surface 3.5 Know the definition of the term ‘sealed drainage system’ 3.6 Know the infrastructure requirements for the operational areas on a site including potential quarantined waste areas 3.7 Know the requirements for safely storing oil and other polluting liquids 3.8 Know the maintenance checks required to maintain site infrastructure and prevent pollution 3.9 Know how to manage and store combustible materials safely in accordance with a Fire Prevention Plan	HSE.GOV.UK Secondary Containment England - Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 Install an Oil Separator England - Develop a management system: environmental permit England- Fire prevention plans: environmental permits Understanding permeable and impermeable surfaces: Technical report on surfacing options and cost benefit analysis England - Pollution prevention for businesses - GOV.UK England - Waste: environmental permits - GOV.UK England - A1 installations: environmental permits – GOV.UK CIRIA: Containment systems for the prevention of pollution WASTE 28 Reducing fire risk at waste management sites Wales - Environment Management System Wales – Oil Storage Regulations Wales – Fire Prevention Guidance and Mitigation Plan Guidance Wales - How to comply with your environmental permit
4. Fires Fire Prevention	4.1 Know the measures used to prevent fires and minimise their impact on a waste facility 4.2 Know when a Fire Prevention Plan is needed 4.3 Know the key elements of a Fire Prevention plan and how it should be implemented 4.4 Know the information that should be made available about a waste facility to emergency services in case of fire	WISH28: Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites Wales – Fire Prevention and Mitigation Plans
5. Environmental incidents/spillage Steps needed to remediate problems Prevention Reporting Enforcement Spill kits (including what to do with the absorbents) House keeping Flood Risk Surface water/ drainage	5.1 Know the actions to take in the event of a spillage or other accident which causes or could potentially cause environmental damage 5.2 Know the records, reports and notifications required in order to comply with permits 5.3 Know how to check if a facility is liable to flood in order to ensure appropriate measures are included in the written management system for the site to minimise environmental harm 5.4 Know the colour the Regulator recommends for foul water and surface water drain covers 5.5 Know the factors taken into account by the courts under the Sentencing Guidelines when deciding on penalties for environmental pollution/non-compliance with permits	Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice England- Develop a management system: environmental permit Wales- Environment Management System England - Prepare for a flood and get help during and after Wales - Flooding England - Pollution prevention for businesses Environmental Offences: Sentencing Guidelines England - Pollution prevention for businesses - GOV.UK England - Waste: environmental permits - GOV.UK A1 installations: environmental permits – GOV.UK Regulatory Guidance Series No 11: Enforcement powers Environmental Offences: Sentencing Guidelines Environment Agency – Check flood warnings and river levels. England - Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales - How to comply with your environmental permit Wales - Enforcement and Prosecution Policy

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test (effective until 31st March 2023)

An Activity-Specific Test (AST) (or ‘option’) comprises 8 questions on the specific competence which you need to maintain and should relate directly to your Primary Competence certificate.

(Please note: The buttons below will take you to the syllabus for each Activity Specific Test for 2019 – 31st March 2023. Environment Agency source documents in support of continuing competence may have been withdrawn from circulation as a result of policy change although the content is current. We provide the information in good faith for the purposes of the Continuing Competence test but it cannot be considered a substitute for obtaining detailed advice or guidance from the regulatory body in terms of site operational requirements. If a link is broken the resources may be found by searching the source title using a search engine.)

Syllabus Areas	Learning Outcomes	Source
1. Background Legislation Management system Finance	1.1 Know the legislation relevant to landfill: - Design - Construction - Operation - Closure - Aftercare 1.2 Know what is included in a site specific written management system and the importance of maintaining it 1.3 Know the principles of financial provision for landfill 1.4 Know the timeframe and financial costs for the aftercare period according to guidance 1.5 Know what is required of a Technically Competent Manager for hazardous landfills	GOV.UK – Guidance on understanding the Landfill Directive GOV.UK- develop a management system: environmental permits GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance for Landfill EPR 5.02 GOV.UK – Financial provision for landfill GOV.UK Control and Monitor Emissions for your environmental permit
2. Site engineering	2.1 Know the principles of ‘containment’ 2.2 Know the characteristics of liner and capping designs 2.3 Know the elements of site construction which require Regulator approval	GOV.UK – LFE1 Our Approach to Landfill Engineering GOV.UK – LFE5 Using Geomembranes in landfill engineering GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance for Landfill EPR 5.02
3. Waste acceptance	3.1 Know how waste acceptance procedures and criteria apply to hazardous waste landfills 3.2 Know which wastes are banned from landfill and when to reject wastes 3.3 Know the requirements for the disposal of asbestos 3.4 Know the requirements for on site verification and sampling of waste received 3.5 Know how to identify if a waste is hazardous or not 3.6 Know the information required on a hazardous waste consignment note 3.7 Know what paperwork is required for accepting hazardous waste to landfill	GOV UK Waste Acceptance at landfills Technical Guidance WM3: Waste Classification – guidance on the classification and assessment of waste. GOV.UK – Hazardous waste: consignment note- supplementary guidance
4. Pollution sources: landfill gas	4.1 Know the principle reasons why landfill gas management is important 4.2 Know what elements should be covered in a landfill gas management plan 4.3 Know what should be included in a landfill gas monitoring and sampling plan 4.4 Know the actions to take if a perimeter borehole contains landfill gas components (methane, CO2) at a range of levels including above a compliance limit 4.5 Know what data should be recorded for each gas monitoring point 4.6 Know why landfill gas should be collected, utilised and treated 4.7 Know why it is important to control landfill gas and manage gas field balancing 4.8 Know procedures for identifying and dealing with deep and shallow landfill fires	GOV.UK – Guidance on the management of landfill gas, LFTGN03 GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK LFTGN04: guidance for monitoring trace components in landfill gas. HSE – Landfill fires – controlling the risk GOV.UK – Landfill methane oxidation techniques EA – review and summary of deep seated fires within landfill sites
5. Pollution sources: leachate	5.1 Know the requirements for managing leachate 5.2 Know why leachate levels must be maintained below a limit 5.3 Know the procedures for dealing with leachate above control levels and if a breach of compliance limit occurs 5.4 Know the principles of leachate treatment and the associated pollution risks 5.5 Know the requirements for a leachate re-circulation system including infrastructure and precautions 5.6 Know what information should be in a hydrogeological risk assessment	GOV.UK – EA Monitoring frequencies and non-compliance recording Gov.UK: Guidance for the treatment of landfill leachate GOV.UK LFTGN02: guidance on monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK – Landfill developments: groundwater risk assessment for leachate GOV.UK - EA - Waste Acceptance at Landfills GOV.UK Hydrogeological Risk Assessment Report
6. Control of emissions Litter, mud and fire Noise, dust, odour	6.1 Know what actions to take to control litter and when to use these controls 6.2 Know the control measures for reducing the risk of fires on site 6.3 Know the procedures for dealing with fires on site 6.4 Know how to prevent mud and other debris from contaminating the public highway 6.5 Know the procedures for dealing with noise, dust, odours and other nuisance arising from the site	GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance Environment Agency – Review and Investigation of deep-seated fires within landfill sites. HSE – Landfill fires – controlling the risk
7. Landfill management activities Stability Settlement/Compaction Vehicle management Cover Restoration	7.1 Know how and where stability of the landfill may be a problem and what the recommendations for managing stability are 7.2 Know how to manage vehicles on landfill sites, including articulated vehicles, in line with WISH/HSE guidance 7.3 Know why it is important to cover waste with suitable materials 7.4 Know the importance of understanding settlement within a landfill 7.5 Know how settlement and compaction can impact: - the restoration plan - the gas/leachate management 7.6 Know the requirements for establishing and maintaining a network of stable, permanent survey control stations 7.7 Know the types of waste that might damage landfill liners and restoration layers	HSE – Workplace transport safety (published 05/13) HSE: Guidance – Vehicle movements GOV.UK - How to comply with your environmental permit - additional guidance for Landfill EPR 5.02
8. Ground and surface water monitoring	8.1 Know what is required from a groundwater and surface water monitoring programme in and around a landfill 8.2 Know the difference between monitoring for operational performance and permit compliance limits and subsequent actions	GOV.UK – LFTGN02: guidance on monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water GOV.UK – Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfill GOV.UK – Landfill developments: groundwater risk assessment for leachate GOV.UK - develop a management system: environmental permits Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit
9. Records and reports	9.1 Know what records must be kept, for how long and when they might need to be submitted to a Regulator 9.2 Know the requirements for hazardous waste consignment returns to the Regulators and Producers	• Develop a management system: environmental permits GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance GOV.UK - consignee returns guidance GOV.UK Hazardous waste: consignee returns
10. Landfill closure and aftercare	10.1 Know the requirements and content for an up to date closure and aftercare plan (including monitoring) 10.2 Know the requirements for definite closure of all or part of a site, including restoration prior to entering the aftercare phase 10.3 Know what the general requirements are for demonstrating standard permit surrender criteria have been met	GOV.UK – Guidance on understanding the Landfill Directive GOV.UK – How to surrender your Environmental Permit: landfill GOV.UK - How to comply with your environmental permit - additional guidance for Landfill EPR 5.02
11. Health and Safety DSEAR Fire Vibration	11.1 Know what Dangerous Substances or areas of explosive atmospheres may exist on a landfill site 11.2 Know what should be identified within a Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) risk assessment for a landfill site 11.3 Know the operator responsibilities in relation to Area Classification and marking of zones 11.4 Know how to control ignition sources in order to reduce fire risk on a landfill site 11.5 Know what training and information is required for employees and contractors in relation to Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) 11.6 Know the control measures for reducing the impact of whole body vibration as a result of driving vehicles on landfill sites	HSE: Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations Regulations GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance HSE: Landfill fires – controlling the risk HSE - Controlling vibration risks

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Background Legislation Management system Finance	1.1 Know the legislation relevant to landfill: - Design - Construction - Operation - Closure - Aftercare 1.2 Know what is included in a site specific, written management system 1.3 Know the principles of financial provision for landfill 1.4 Know when to undertake a financial provision assessment 1.5 Know the timeframe and financial costs for the aftercare period according to guidance 1.6 Know technical competence requirements for non-hazardous waste landfills	https://www.gov.uk/guidance/develop-a-management-system-environmental-permits https://www.gov.uk/guidance/control-and-monitor-emissions-for-your-environmental-permit GOV.UK - Understanding the landfill Directive GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK - Financial provision for landfill GOV.UK - How to comply with your environmental permit NRW: Regulatory Guidance Series, No LFD 1 Understanding the landfill directive
2. Site engineering	2.1 Know the principles of ‘containment’ 2.2 Know the characteristics of liner and capping designs 2.3 Know the elements of site construction which require Regulator approval	GOV.UK - LFE1 Our Approach to Landfill Engineering GOV.UK - Environmental Permitting – Landfill sector technical guidance GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance
3. Waste acceptance	3.1 Know how waste acceptance procedures and criteria apply to non-hazardous waste landfills 3.2 Know which wastes are banned from landfill and when to reject wastes 3.3 Know how to determine that a waste is liquid 3.4 Know the standards required for accepting: - Stable non-reactive hazardous waste - Gypsum - Asbestos 3.5 Know the requirements for on site verification and sampling of waste received 3.6 Know what paperwork is required for accepting non-hazardous waste to landfill	GOV.UK - Treatment of Waste for Landfill Version 2 GOV UK Waste Acceptance at landfills Technical Guidance WM3: Waste Classification – guidance on the classification and assessment of waste. GOV.UK – Hazardous waste: consignment note- supplementary guidance GOV.UK: Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note GOV.UK: Managing your waste an overview
4. Pollution sources: landfill gas	4.1 Know the principle reasons why landfill gas management is important 4.2 Know what elements should be covered in a landfill gas management plan 4.3 Know what should be included in a landfill gas monitoring and sampling plan 4.4 Know the actions to take if a perimeter borehole contains landfill gas components (methane, CO2) at a range of levels including above a compliance limit 4.5 Know what data should be recorded for each gas monitoring point 4.6 Know why landfill gas should be collected, utilised and treated 4.7 Know why it is important to control of landfill gas and manage gas field balancing 4.8 Know the procedures for dealing with deep and shallow fires	GOV.UK Environmental Permitting: Landfill sector technical guidance GOV.UK – Guidance on the management of landfill gas, LFTGN03 GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK LFTGN04: guidance for monitoring trace components in landfill gas. HSE - Landfill fires – controlling the risk GOV.UK – Landfill methane oxidation techniques
5. Pollution sources: leachate	5.1 Know the requirements for managing leachate 5.2 Know why leachate levels must be maintained below a limit 5.3 Know the procedures for dealing with leachate above control levels and if a breach of compliance limit occurs 5.4 Know the principles of leachate treatment and the associated pollution risks 5.5 Know when a leachate re-circulation system could be permitted and any requirements for its use 5.6 Know what information should be in a hydrogeological risk assessment	GOV.UK: Guidance for the treatment of landfill leachate GOV.UK LFTGN02: guidance on monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfill GOV.UK - Landfill developments: groundwater risk assessment for leachate Waste Acceptance at Landfills GOV.UK – EA Monitoring frequencies and non-compliance recording GOV.UK - Guidance for the treatment of leachate
6. Control of emissions Litter, mud and fire Noise, dust, odour	6.1 Know what actions to take to control litter and when to use these controls 6.2 Know the control measures for reducing the risk of fires on site 6.3 Know the procedures for dealing with fires on site 6.4 Know how to prevent mud and other debris from contaminating the public highway 6.5 Know the procedures for dealing with noise, dust, odours and other nuisance arising from the site	GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance Environment Agency – Review and Investigation of deep-seated fires within landfill sites. HSE - Landfill fires – controlling the risk
7. Landfill management activities Stability Settlement/ Compaction Vehicle management Cover Restoration	7.1 Know how and where stability of the landfill may be a problem and what the recommendations for managing stability are 7.2 Know how to manage vehicles on landfill sites, including articulated vehicles, in line with WISH/HSE guidance 7.3 Know why it is important to cover waste with suitable materials 7.4 Know the implications of ‘settlement’ and ‘compaction’ within a landfill 7.5 Know how settlement and compaction can impact: - the restoration plan - the gas/leachate management 7.6 Know the requirements for establishing and maintaining a network of stable, permanent survey control stations 7.7 Know the types of waste that might damage landfill liners and restoration layers	GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance HSE – Workplace transport safety (published 05/13) GOV.UK – LFE6: Guidance on using landfill cover materials GOV.UK – Develop a management system-environmental permits GOV.UK- Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit HSE: Guidance – Vehicle movements HSE: Safe Transport in the waste and recycling industry
8. Ground and surface water monitoring	8.1 Know why groundwater and surface water monitoring is needed in and around a landfill 8.2 Know the difference between monitoring for operational performance, permit compliance limits and subsequent actions	GOV.UK - LFTGN02: guidance on monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water GOV.UK - Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfill GOV.UK - Landfill developments: groundwater risk assessment for leachate GOV.UK – Develop a management system-environmental permits GOV.UK- Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance
9. Records and reports	9.1 Know what records must be kept, for how long and when they may need to be submitted to the Regulator. 9.2 Know when and how notification to the Regulator is required	GOV.UK – Develop a management system-environmental permits GOV.UK- Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance GOV.UK Hazardous waste: returns – supplementary guidance GOV.UK – Hazardous Waste Consignee Return
10. Landfill closure and aftercare	10.1 Know the requirements and content for an up to date closure and aftercare plan (including monitoring) 10.2 Know the requirements for definite closure of all or part of a site, including restoration prior to entering the aftercare phase 10.3 Know what the general requirements are for demonstrating standard permit surrender criteria have been met	GOV.UK – Guidance on understanding the Landfill Directive GOV.UK – How to surrender your Environmental Permit: landfill GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance
11. Health and Safety DSEAR Fire Vibration	11.1 Know what Dangerous Substances or areas of explosive atmospheres may exist on a landfill site 11.2 Know what should be identified within a Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) risk assessment for a landfill site 11.3 Know the operator responsibilities in relation to Area Classification and marking of zones 11.4 Know how to control ignition sources in order to reduce fire risk on a landfill site 11.5 Know what training and information is required for employees and contractors in relation to Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) 11.6 Know the control measures for reducing the impact of whole body vibration as a result of driving vehicles on landfill sites	HSE - Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations GOV.UK - Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance HSE: Landfill fires – controlling the risk HSE - Controlling vibration risks

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Background Legislation Management system Finances	1.1 Know the legislation relevant to landfill: - Design - Construction - Operation - Closure - Aftercare 1.2 Know what is included in a site specific, written management system and the importance of maintaining it 1.3 Know the principles of financial provision for landfill 1.4 Know when to undertake a financial provision assessment 1.5 Know the timeframe and financial costs for the aftercare period according to guidance 1.6 Know what is required of a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) for inert landfills	GOV.UK LFD1 Understanding the Landfill Directive GOV.UK Financial provision for landfill NRW – Guidance for competence of operators GOV.UK – Inert Waste Guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/develop-a-management-system-environmental-permits https://www.gov.uk/guidance/control-and-monitor-emissions-for-your-environmental-permit
2. Site engineering	2.1 Know the elements of site construction that require Regulator approval	GOV.UK LFE1 Our Approach to Landfill Engineering GOV.UK Environmental Permitting – Landfill sector technical guidance GOV.UK Landfill: how to comply with your environmental permit – additional guidance
3. Waste acceptance	3.1 Know what inert waste is (in accordance with the Landfill Directive definition) 3.2 Know the waste acceptance procedures and criteria that apply to inert waste landfills, including: - Waste acceptable without testing - Waste that must be tested - Technically Feasible - Landfill gas risk assessment 3.3 Know which wastes are banned from landfill and when to reject waste 3.4 Know how to determine that a waste is a liquid 3.5 Know the requirements of on site verification and sampling of waste received	Environment Agency – Waste • Environment Agency – Waste acceptance at landfills (version 1, November 2010) NRW: How to comply with your environmental permit additional guidance for landfill NRW – Understanding the Landfill Directive COUNCIL DECISION of 19 December 2002: establishing criteria and procedures for the acceptance of waste at landfills pursuant to Article 16 of and Annex II to Directive 1999/31/EC Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009) How to comply with your environmental permit - landfill Environment Agency – Guidance on the Management of Landfill Gas GOV.UK – Develop a management system GOV.UK: Guidance on the management of landfill gas GOV.UK - Managing Your Waste Overview
4. Control of amenity emissions Mud Noise Dust Odour	4.1 Know how to prevent mud and other debris from contaminating the public highway 4.2 Know the procedures for dealing with noise, dust, odours and other nuisance arising from the site	Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009) NRW: How to comply with your environmental permit additional guidance for landfill
5. Landfill management activities Vehicle management Surface water management Restoration	5.1 Know how to manage vehicles on a landfill site in line with WISH/HSE guidance 5.2 Know the implications of 'settlement' and 'compaction' within a landfill and the impact on restoration 5.3 Know the key indicators of surface water pollution from an inert landfill site 5.4 Know how to manage surface water arising within the site 5.5 Know the requirement for discharge controls	HSE – Workplace transport safety (published 05/13) HSE: Safe transport in the waste and recycling industry Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009) GOV.UK LFD1 Understanding the Landfill Directive Environment Agency – LFGTGN 02 Monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water. Environment Agency (archive) – Environmental Permitting Regulations: Inert Waste Guidance - cut and paste the following link: http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140328084622/http:/cdn.environment-agency.gov.uk/geho0509bpwj-e-e.pdf
6. Monitoring	6.1 Know the requirements for monitoring in and around an inert landfill 6.2 Know the difference between monitoring for compliance and operational performance 6.3 Know when landfill gas monitoring and assessment may be required for an inert landfill site	GOV.UK How to comply with your environmental permit Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009)
7. Records and reports	7.1 Know what records must be kept and for how long 7.2 Know what records must be submitted to the Regulator and how frequently 7.3 Know the ‘notifications' requirements of permits	GOV.UK How to comply with your environmental permit Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009)
8. Landfill closure and aftercare	8.1 Know why it is important to have an up to date closure and aftercare plan 8.2 Know the procedure for progressing a landfill through definite closure to aftercare	Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional guidance for Landfill (EPR5.02) (March 2009) GOV.UK Understanding the Landfill Directive LFD 1 NRW: How to comply with your permit – additional guidance for landfills NRW - Understanding the Landfill Directive

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Background and legislation	1.1 Know the legislation relevant to landfill management during aftercare for sites that closed: - Prior to July 2001 - After July 2001 1.2 Know the difference between closure and definite closure of a landfill site and the requirements for each 1.3 Know the importance and content of maintaining a written management system for a closed landfill site	GOV.UK: Understanding the landfill Directive NRW- Understanding the landfill Directive GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/develop-a-management-system-environmental-permits https://www.gov.uk/guidance/control-and-monitor-emissions-for-your-environmental-permit Landfill Directive- Official journal of the European Communities NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill
2. Site engineering	2.1 Know the principle elements of any capping system and how to maintain it during the closure and aftercare period 2.2 Know the elements of site construction that may require Regulator approval	GOV.UK – LFE1 Our Approach to Landfill Engineering GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK: Understanding the landfill Directive GOV.UK - LFTGN03 - Guidance on the management of Landfill Gas NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill
3. Pollution Prevention	3.1 Know the requirements of on-going surface water management 3.2 Know why it is important to monitor and treat any leachate formed within the site 3.3 Know how leachate generated on site should be managed and controlled to prevent pollution 3.4 Know why landfill gas must be collected, utilised and treated 3.5 Know what elements should be covered in a landfill gas management plan during aftercare 3.6 Know what should be included in a landfill gas monitoring and sampling plan 3.7 Know the actions to take if a perimeter borehole contains landfill gas component at a range of levels, including above a compliance limit 3.8 Know procedures for detecting and dealing with deep and shallow landfill fires	GOV.UK - LFTGNo3: Guidance on the management of landfill gas GOV.UK – LFTGNo4: Guidance on the monitoring of trace components in landfill gas Industry code of practice on perimeter soil gas GOV.UK - Environmental Permitting: Landfill sector technical guidance GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance HSE - Landfill fires – controlling the risk GOV.UK – Landfill methane oxidation techniques GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance GOV.UK – Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfill GOV.UK – LFTGN02: guidance on monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water The Landfill Directive ESA - Landfill Gas Industry Code of Practice The Management of Landfill Gas
4. Aftercare monitoring	4.1 Know the implications of standing water on a capping system 4.2 Know what information should be in an up to date closure plan, aftercare plan and closure report and how to maintain them 4.3 Know why groundwater and surface water monitoring is needed in and around a landfill 4.4 Know the difference between monitoring for compliance, operational performance and surrender of the environmental permit 4.5 Know the implications of ‘settlement’ and ‘compaction’ within a landfill and what to monitor for in aftercare 4.6 Know the requirements for establishing and maintaining a network of stable, permanent survey control stations 4.7 Know what data should be recorded for each gas monitoring point and understand the context of the data 4.8 Know the information required in a site conceptual model, hydrogeological risk assessment and subsequent reviews	GOV.UK - Guidance on Monitoring of Landfill Leachate, Groundwater and Surface Water Environment Agency – Additional Guidance for Landfill (EPR 5.02) and other permanent deposits of waste: How to surrender your environmental permit (Version 2, issued 13/12/2012) GOV.UK: Understanding the landfill Directive GOV.UK – Hydrogeological risk assessment for landfill GOV.UK – Landfill developments: groundwater risk assessment for leachate GOV.UK: Understanding the Landfill Directive GOV.UK Groundwater risk assessments for leachate Guidance for monitoring trace components in landfill gas NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill Monitoring of Landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water: LFTGN 02 NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill GOV.UK - Landfill: How to comply with your environmental permit
5. Records and reports	5.1 Know what records must be kept and for how long 5.2 Know what information may need to be submitted to the regulator	GOV.UK – Landfill: How to comply with your permit: Additional guidance NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill
6. Permit surrender	6.1 Know the permit surrender process and data requirements	Environment Agency – Additional Guidance for Landfill (EPR 5.02) and other permanent deposits of waste: How to surrender your environmental permit (Version 2, issued 13/12/2012) GOV.UK - Landfill: How to comply with your environmental permit NRW How to comply with your permit: additional guidance for landfill NRW How to surrender your environmental permit – additional guidance for landfill
7. Health and Safety	7.1 Know how to manage safe lone working	http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg73.pdf http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/lone.htm

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Classifying waste WM3 Waste Hierarchy WAC	1.1 Know how to determine if a mirror entry in the EWC is to be classified as non-hazardous or hazardous waste 1.2 Know the information sources which may be needed to determine if a waste has any hazard properties 1.3 Know how to apply the waste hierarchy to the management of any residues created from any hazardous waste treatment on site or any waste being transferred to another facility 1.4 Know how to comply with the Waste Acceptance Criteria for waste generated by treatment processes prior to disposal in a hazardous waste landfill	GOV.UK Classify different types of waste GOV.UK Waste Acceptance at Landfill GOV.UK Waste legislation and Regulations GOV.UK Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy to hazardous waste GOV.UK Waste Classification Technical Guidance WM3 v1.1 NRW – Assess and Classify Waste
2. Consignment procedures Consignment process Consignment notes Producer and consignee returns Records	2.1 Know the hazardous waste consignment process (including completion of consignment notes) 2.2 Know the actions required when hazardous waste is incorrectly consigned 2.3 Know how to complete producer and consignee returns (including where and when to send them) 2.4 Know the requirements for keeping records of waste movements (including keeping an up to date site inventory)	GOV.UK hazardous Waste- consignment notes GOV.UK Hazardous waste - carriers GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance GOV.UK hazardous waste consignee returns GOV.UK Hazardous waste consignees GOV.UK Hazardous waste – producers and holders Different consignment note procedure for Welsh produced hazardous waste GOV.UK – Returns for rejected hazardous waste NRW - Moving Hazardous Waste GOV.UK - Hazardous Waste Consignment note
3. Waste pre-acceptance Characterising waste	3.1 Know the requirements for characterising wastes in advance of their receipt and why it is important 3.2 Know what information is required prior to accepting hazardous waste for treatment as part of the pre-acceptance process	GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Section 2.1 .1 GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - section 2.1.2 GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance GOV.UK – Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regs (2005) NRW – How to comply with your permit GOV.UK - Develop a management system
4. Waste acceptance Criteria Audit Trail	4.1 Know how to manage wastes as they are received on site 4.2 Know the requirements for managing wastes which fail to meet the acceptance criteria and are to be rejected 4.3 Know the requirements for keeping an audit trail of wastes from pre-acceptance to treatment and/or removal off site and why it is important	GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Section 2.1 .1 GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - section 2.1.2 GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance GOV.UK – Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regs (2005) NRW – How to comply with your permit GOV.UK - Develop a management system
5. Site infrastructure Drainage Containers Labelling Segregation Separation Compatibility Testing	5.1 Know the requirements for infrastructure on a treatment and transfer hazardous waste site 5.2 Know the requirements for containers used to store and treat hazardous wastes 5.3 Know the requirements for labelling, waste segregation and separation 5.4 Know when compatibility testing would be required 5.5 Know the potential safeguards for managing the storage of combustible waste in order to prevent fire or to mitigate its effects 5.6 Know the information required regarding site drainage and its maintenance within a site management system	GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Section 2.1.3 HSE – HSG71 Chemical Warehousing (4th edition, 2009) CIRIA.org – containment systems for pollution prevention GOV.UK Hazardous Waste Classification Technical Guidance GOV.UK: Hazardous waste segregation and mixing WISH: Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites Wales – Fire Prevention and Mitigation Plans GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit
6. Incident and accident management Causes Prevention Plans	6.1 Know the causes of incidents and accidents on a treatment and transfer hazardous site 6.2 Know how to prevent incidents and accidents on a treatment and transfer hazardous site 6.3 Know what to include in a formal accident management plan 6.4 Know the actions an operator should take if staff or members of the public identify a potential non-compliance or complaint	GOV.UK Hazardous waste management facilities: review of incidents GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Section 2.8 GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions
7. Health and Safety Training needs Hazardous substances	7.1 Know how risk assessments can be used to identify training needs 7.2 Know what training waste operatives working on a treatment and transfer hazardous site should have 7.3 Know when health surveillance may be required for employees 7.4 Know the hazard labels 7.5 Know the health and safety implications for hazard label on waste materials 7.6 Know what the Hazard Properties (HP) codes are for potentially hazardous wastes and the implications for staff safety	HSE – Health and Safety Training: a brief guide (published 11/12) HSE – Health and safety training in waste management and recycling (published 11/13) HSE – Health and hazardous substances in waste and recycling GOV.UK Hazardous Waste Classification Technical Guidance
		Additional Sources of information: Where the hazardous waste being handled is clinical waste, reference needs to be made to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clinical-waste-additional-guidance Where the hazardous waste being handled is aerosols, reference needs to be made to https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/300897/geho1111bved-e-e.pdf

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Classifying Waste Non-hazardous mirror entries Waste Acceptance criteria Waste Hierarchy	1.1 Know how to determine if a mirror entry in the EWC is to be classified as non-hazardous or hazardous waste 1.2 Know how to apply the waste hierarchy to the management of any non-hazardous waste to be transferred for disposal or further treatment 1.3 Know how to comply with the Waste Acceptance Criteria for waste which is to be transferred to landfill	GOV.UK Classify different types of waste GOV.UK Waste Acceptance at Landfill GOV.UK Waste legislation and Regulations DEFRA: Waste Hierarchy Guidance GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK Waste classification technical guidance WM3 v1.1
2. Waste acceptance Checks required on Waste Transfer Notes (WTN) Non-compliant waste	2.1 Know how to manage wastes as they are received on site 2.2 Know the checks required before wastes can be accepted on site 2.3 Know how to handle waste streams which contain non-compliant waste and are to be rejected 2.4 Know who is responsible for describing and classifying the waste 2.5 Know requirements for keeping an audit trail of wastes from pre-acceptance to removal off site	GOV.UK Business and commercial waste – Duty of Care GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit GOV.UK – Waste Duty of Care NRW – How to classify and assess waste GOV.UK – SGN S5.06 for Recovery and Disposal of Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Gov.Wales – waste duty of care code of practice GOV.UK – Hazardous waste rejected loads guidance
3. Site infrastructure Drainage Containers Secondary containment systems	3.1 Know the requirements for infrastructure on a treatment and transfer non-hazardous site 3.2 Know the requirements for containers used to store non-hazardous wastes 3.3 Know the storage requirements for liquids in secondary containment systems 3.4 Know the potential safeguards for managing the storage of combustible waste in order to prevent fire or to mitigate its effects 3.5 Know the information required regarding site drainage and its maintenance within a site management system	Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks: PPG 2 – August 2011 – Environment Agency GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK Fire Prevention GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit Understanding permeable and impermeable surfaces: Technical report on surfacing options and cost benefit analysis NRW – Fire Prevention and Mitigation Plan Guidance GOV.UK – SGN S5.06 for Recovery and Disposal of Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste
4. Incident and Accident Management Causes Prevention Plans	4.1 Know the causes of incidents and accidents on a non-hazardous treatment and transfer site 4.2 Know how to prevent incidents and accidents on a non-hazardous treatment and transfer site 4.3 Know what to include in a formal accident management plan 4.4 Know actions an operator should take if staff or members of the public identify a potential area of non-compliance or make a complaint	GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 HSE – Management of Risks HSE – Self Audit Checklist GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit
5. Health and safety Training needs	5.1 Know how risk assessments can be used to identify training needs 5.2 Know what training waste operatives working on non-hazardous treatment and transfer sites should have 5.3 Know when health surveillance may be required for employees	HSE -Health Surveillance HSE – Health and Safety Training: a brief guide (published 11/12) HSE – Health and safety training in waste management and recycling

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Classifying waste WM3 Waste Hierarchy WAC	1.1 Know how to determine if a mirror entry in the EWC is to be classified as non-hazardous or hazardous waste 1.2 Know the information sources which may be needed to determine if a waste has any hazard properties 1.3 Know how to apply the waste hierarchy to the management of any hazardous waste to be transferred to another facility 1.4 Know how to comply with the Waste Acceptance Criteria for waste which is to be transferred to a hazardous waste landfill	GOV.UK Classify different types of waste GOV.UK Hazardous Waste Classification Technical Guidance GOV.UK Waste Acceptance at Landfill GOV.UK Waste legislation and Regulations GOV.UK Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy to hazardous waste Wales - How to classify and assess waste
2. Consignment procedures Consignment process Consignment notes Producer and consignee returns Records	2.1 Know the hazardous waste consignment process (including completion of consignment notes) 2.2 Know the actions required when hazardous waste is incorrectly consigned 2.3 Know how to complete producer and consignee returns (including where and when to send them) 2.4 Know the requirements for keeping records of waste movements (including keeping an up to date site inventory)	GOV.UK hazardous Waste- consignment notes GOV.UK Hazardous waste - carriers GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance GOV.UK hazardous waste consignee returns GOV.UK Hazardous waste consignees GOV.UK Hazardous waste – producers and holders GOV,UK Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales - Moving Hazardous Waste Wales - Hazardous Waste returns Wales - Check for a permit, licence or exemption (Public Register) NRW – Haz Waste (Wales) Regs 2005
3. Waste pre-acceptance Characterising waste	3.1 Know the requirements for characterising wastes in advance of their receipt and why it is important 3.2 Know what information is required prior to accepting hazardous waste for transfer as part of the pre-acceptance process	GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Section 2.1 .1 GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - section 2.1.2 GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance GOV.UK - Hazardous Waste: Consignment note - supplementary guidance Wales - How to classify and assess waste Wales - Moving Hazardous Waste
4. Waste acceptance Criteria Audit Trail	4.1 Know how to manage wastes as they are received on site 4.2 Know the requirements for managing wastes which fail to meet the acceptance criteria 4.3 Know the requirements for keeping an audit trail of wastes from pre-acceptance to removal off site and why it is important	GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Section 2.1 .1 GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - section 2.1.2 GOV.UK Hazardous waste: rejected loads – supplementary guidance
5. Site infrastructure requirements Drainage Containers Labelling Segregation Separation Compatibility Testing	5.1 Know the requirements for infrastructure on a hazardous transfer site 5.2 Know the requirements for containers used to store hazardous wastes 5.3 Know the requirements for labelling, waste segregation and separation on a transfer hazardous site 5.4 Know when compatibility testing would be required 5.5 Know the potential safeguards for managing the storage of combustible waste in order to prevent fire or to mitigate its effects 5.6 Know the information required regarding site drainage and its maintenance within a site management system	Develop a management system: environmental permits Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste HSE – HSG71 Chemical Warehousing (4th edition, 2009) CIRIA.org – containment systems for pollution prevention GOV.UK Hazardous Waste Classification Technical Guidance GOV.UK: Hazardous waste segregation and mixing Fire prevention plans: environmental permits WISH: Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites Understanding Permeable and Impermeable Surfaces NRW – Fire Prevention mitigation plan document HSE – Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Regulatory Environment
6. Incident and accident management Causes Prevention Plans	6.1 Know the causes of incidents and accidents on a transfer hazardous site 6.2 Know how to prevent incidents and accidents on a transfer hazardous site 6.3 Know what to include in a formal accident management plan 6.4 Know the actions an operator should take if staff or members of the public identify a potential area of non-compliance or complaint	GOV.UK Hazardous waste management facilities: review of incidents GOV.UK Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Section 2.8 Develop a management system: environmental permits GOV.UK – Guidance on the management of landfill gas, LFTGN03 HSE – Health Surveillance
7. Health and Safety Training needs Hazardous substances	7.1 Know how risk assessments can be used to identify training needs 7.2 Know what training waste operatives working on a transfer hazardous site should have 7.3 Know when health surveillance may be required for employees 7.4 Know the hazard labels 7.5 Know the health and safety implications for hazard label on waste materials 7.6 Know the Hazard Properties (HP)codes for potentially hazardous wastes and the implications for staff safety	HSE – Health and Safety Training: a brief guide (published 11/12) WISH Health and Safety Training In Waste Management and Recycling HSE Training in Waste Management & Recycling HSE WISH – Health and hazardous substances in waste and recycling GOV.UK Hazardous Waste Classification Technical Guidance
		Additional Sources of information: Where the hazardous waste being handled is clinical waste, reference needs to be made to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clinical-waste-additional-guidance Where the hazardous waste being handled is aerosols, reference needs to be made to: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/300897/geho1111bved-e-e.pdf NRW – Registering as a Hazardous Waste producer Learning outcome for understanding the requirement (and banning) and guidance for mixing hazardous wastes. Guidance:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hazardous-waste-segregation-and-mixing

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Classifying Waste Non Hazardous mirror entries Waste Acceptance Criteria Waste Hierarchy	1.1 Know how to determine if a mirror entry in the EWC is to be classified as non-hazardous or hazardous waste 1.2 Know how to apply the waste hierarchy to the management of any non-hazardous waste to be transferred for disposal or further treatment 1.3 Know how to comply with the Waste Acceptance Criteria for waste which is to be transferred to landfill	GOV.UK Classify different types of waste GOV.UK Waste Acceptance at Landfill GOV.UK Waste legislation and Regulations DEFRA: Waste Hierarchy Guidance GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK Waste classification technical guidance WM3 v1.1
2. Waste acceptance Checks required on Waste Transfer Notes (WTN) Non-compliant waste	2.1 Know how to manage wastes as they are received on site 2.2 Know the checks required before wastes can be accepted on site 2.3 Know how to handle waste streams which contain non-compliant waste and are to be rejected 2.4 Know who is responsible for describing and classifying waste 2.5 Know requirements for keeping an audit trail of wastes from pre-acceptance to removal off site	GOV.UK Business and commercial waste – Duty of Care GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit GOV.UK – Waste Duty of Care NRW – How to classify and assess waste GOV.UK – SGN S5.06 for Recovery and Disposal of Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Gov.Wales – waste duty of care code of practice GOV.UK – Hazardous waste rejected loads guidance
3. Site infrastructure requirements Drainage Containers Secondary containment systems	3.1 Know the requirements for infrastructure on a transfer non-hazardous site 3.2 Know the requirements for containers used to store non-hazardous wastes 3.3 Know the storage requirements for liquids in secondary containment systems 3.4 Know the potential safeguards for managing the storage of combustible waste in order to prevent fire or to mitigate its effects 3.5 Know the information required regarding site drainage and its maintenance within a site management system	Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks: PPG 2 – August 2011 – Environment Agency GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 GOV.UK Fire Prevention GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit Understanding permeable and impermeable surfaces: Technical report on surfacing options and cost benefit analysis NRW – Fire Prevention and Mitigation Plan Guidance GOV.UK – SGN S5.06 for Recovery and Disposal of Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste
4. Incident and Accident Management Causes Prevention Plans	4.1 Know the causes of incidents and accidents on a non-hazardous transfer site 4.2 Know how to prevent incidents and accidents on a non-hazardous transfer site 4.3 Know what to include in a formal accident management plan 4.4 Know actions an operator should take if staff or members of the public identify a potential area of non-compliance or make a complaint	GOV.UK SR2015No4 GOV.UK SR2008 No1 HSE – Management of Risks HSE – Self Audit Checklist GOV.UK - Develop a management system GOV.UK – Control and monitor emissions NRW – How to comply with your permit
5. Health and Safety Training needs	5.1 Know how risk assessments can be used to identify training needs 5.2 Know what training waste operatives working on non-hazardous transfer sites should have 5.3 Know when health surveillance may be required for employees	HSE -Health Surveillance HSE – Health and Safety Training: a brief guide (published 11/12) HSE – Health and safety training in waste management and recycling

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Storage and packaging Container types Packaging Labelling Storage	1.1 Know the colour and type of container required for fully and partially discharged ‘sharps’ used to administer pharmaceuticals 1.2 Know the colour and type of container required for ‘sharps’ that are infectious but have not been used to administer pharmaceuticals i.e. taking blood/ dissecting blades 1.3 Know the colour and type of container for waste contaminated with cytotoxic/cytostatic medicinal products 1.4 Know the colour and type of container for waste medicinal products that are non- cytotoxic/ cytostatic 1.5 Know the type of packaging used for infectious healthcare wastes 1.6 Know the UN marks on packaging that can be used for different types of wastes 1.7 Know how waste containers on site should be labelled 1.8 Know the ‘appropriate measures’ for safe storage of waste onsite 1.9 Know the ‘appropriate measures’ that should be taken when cleaning storage areas and containers 1.10 Know the ‘appropriate measures’ for managing clinical wastes to avoid problems with odour, litter and vermin	England - Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste (2013) Wales - WHTM 07-01 Welsh Health Technical Memorandum HSE Guidance: Management of Healthcare Waste England - Environment Agency - How to comply with your environmental permit: additional guidance for clinical waste (EPR 5.07) Wales – NRW How to comply with your environmental permit Additional guidance for: Clinical waste (EPR 5.07) Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 – guidance
2. Classification of wastes	2.1 Know which wastes are hazardous 2.2 Know which wastes are non-hazardous	EA - How to comply with your permit – Clinical Waste (EPR 5.07) England - Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste (2013) Wales - WHTM 07-01 Welsh Health Technical Memorandum Technical Guidance WM3 – Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste. (1st edition 2015)
3. Consignment procedures	3.1 Know what written information is required when accepting consignments of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. 3.2 Know the process for returns to the Regulator made by a consignee of hazardous waste 3.3 Know the process for the consignment notes if rejecting a load of hazardous healthcare waste	England - GOV.UK –hazardous waste England GOV.UK – Receive and dispose of hazardous waste Wales- NRW Moving Hazardous Waste Wales - NRW Hazardous Waste returns GOV.UK - Your waste – your responsibility (Duty of Care) Electronic Duty of Care England -Hazardous waste: rejected loads guidance Wales - Hazardous Waste Returns
4. Waste Acceptance procedures Pre-acceptance Procedures and checks Storage and disposal Non-conforming wastes Records	4.1 Know the requirements for pre-acceptance of infectious healthcare waste 4.2 Know the requirements for onsite waste acceptance procedures and checks 4.3 Know the requirements of a policy for the storage and disposal of rejected waste 4.4 Know the actions required when non-conforming wastes are identified 4.5 Know what information should be recorded on the site waste tracking system	Environment Agency - How to comply with your environmental permit: additional guidance for clinical waste (EPR 5.07)(Version 1.1, January 2011) Wales – NRW How to comply with your environmental permit Additional guidance for: Clinical waste (EPR 5.07)
5. Treatment and disposal Infectious wastes Wastes suitable/ unsuitable for landfill High and low temperature (non-burn) treatments	5.1 Know the correct disposal routes for infectious wastes and sharps containers 5.2 Know what ‘rendered safe’ means for wastes going to landfill 5.3 Know when waste should not be macerated/shredded and the appropriate measures that should be taken 5.4 Know which technologies are described as ‘high temperature’ and ‘non-burn/low temperature’ 5.5 Know the requirements for validation and efficiency testing of treatment plants	England - Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste (2013) Wales - WHTM 07-01 Welsh Health Technical Memorandum Environment Agency - How to comply with your environmental permit: additional guidance for clinical waste (EPR 5.07)(Version 1.1, January 2011) • Wales – NRW How to comply with your environmental permit Additional guidance for: Clinical waste (EPR 5.07)
		Additional sources of information: CIWM guidance: http://www.ciwm-journal.co.uk/downloads/Healthcare-Waste-WEB.pdf RCN guidance

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Sources
1. Site Remediation Strategy The options appraisal The remediation strategy The implementation plan The verification plan The monitoring and aftercare plan Risk management process Pollutant linkages Risk assessments	1.1 Know the key requirements and role of the options appraisal 1.2 Know the key requirements and role of the remediation strategy 1.3 Know when flooding risk should be considered within contaminated land remediation risk appraisal, strategy and implementation 1.4 Know the key requirements and role of the implementation plan 1.5 Know the key requirements and role of the verification plan 1.6 Know the key requirements and role of the monitoring and maintenance plan 1.7 Know the key requirements of a basic risk management process 1.8 Know the definition of a pollutant linkage 1.9 Know the hierarchy of assessment options to be followed	Land contamination: risk management NRW Land contamination CLR11 CL:AIRE Model procedures for the management of contaminated land Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part 2A The Water Resources Act 1991 The Water Resources Act 1991 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006 The Contaminated Land (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 The Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations 2006 The Contaminated Land (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2016
2. In-situ and ex-situ remediation In-situ and ex-situ remediation Environmental impacts of in-situ and ex-situ remediation techniques	2.1 Know the legal definition of waste in relation to remediation of land activities 2.2 Know the definitions of the terms: - in-situ remediation - ex-situ remediation 2.3 Know the reason for choosing a range of remediation techniques as part of the options appraisal 2.4 Know the environmental impacts that should not occur when undertaking in-situ and ex-situ remediation techniques	CLR11 Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice (DoW CoP)
3. Deployment of mobile plant Scope and timing of deployment form Deployment form MPP2 -information required Management requirements Notification requirements	3.1 Know what an operator working under a mobile plant permit is required to do prior to moving to a new site 3.2 Know what information the conceptual site model (CSM) should contain when submitting a deployment form 3.3 Know of the reasons why acceptance procedures need to be specified on a deployment form 3.4 Know how to identify authorised treatment technologies when completing a deployment form 3.5 Know the requirements for attendance by a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) when undertaking an activity subject to a deployment form 3.6 Know the monitoring requirements to be included in deployment form MPP2 3.7 Know how long an activity can take place for under a deployment form	England - MPP2 Form and guidance for land and groundwater remediation Wales - MPP2 Form and guidance for land and groundwater remediation England - SR2008No27 - Mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products (version 7.1) Wales - SR2008 No27 v7.0 mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products England Legal operator and competence requirements: environmental permits Wales How to comply with your environmental permit
4. Standard Rules Permits Bunding requirements Standard Rules Permit (SRP) conditions Abstraction Trials	4.1 Know storage and bunding requirements when storing aqueous liquids, non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL), and fuels and oils 4.2 Know which remediation activities are covered by SR2008 No27 4.3 Know what actions to take if you are planning a remediation technique which is not permitted by an appropriate Standard Rule Permit 4.4 Know the requirements of the Standard Rule Permit relating to records retention and security 4.5 Know how a Standard Rule Permit for a mobile plant identifies which waste types can be stored or treated in accordance with the permit 4.6 Know the limitations of the “mobile plant permit” with regards to water abstraction and the limit above which abstraction requires a licence or permit	Oil storage regulations for businesses https://www.gov.uk/guidance/control-and-monitor-emissions-for-your-environmental-permit GOV.UK – storing oil at your home or business. Legislation.gov.uk – The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 Environment Agency - SR2008No27 - Mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products (version 7.1) Wales - SR2008 No27 v7.0 mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products Environment Agency - MPP2 Guidance notes and deployment form Wales - MPP2 Form and guidance for land and groundwater Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination GOV.UK Water Management: apply for a water abstraction or impoundment licence England Waste: environmental permits Wales Do you need to apply for a permit or register an exemption? England Water management: abstract or impound water Wales Information about water abstraction or impoundment licensing
5. Waste disposal Landfill Waste Classification and Acceptance Criteria Hazardous waste Asbestos Awareness	5.1 Know what limitations are placed on wastes sent off-site for disposal in a landfill 5.2 Know what documentation is required for off-site waste treatment/disposal 5.3 Know what type of accreditation a soil testing laboratory must have 5.4 Know the Waste Acceptance Criteria for depositing waste soils at an inert landfill 5.5 Know how to determine if a waste soil with a mirror entry is hazardous or non-hazardous 5.6 Know which Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are considered when determining whether a waste is hazardous or not 5.7 Know the information sources which may be needed to determine if a waste has any hazardous properties 5.8 Know the Hazard Properties (HP) codes for potentially hazardous wastes and the implications for staff safety 5.9 Know how to manage asbestos on site including identification, options for reuse and offsite disposal	Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice 2016 • GOV.UK – Waste Acceptance at Landfills (Version 1, Nov 2010) GOV.UK Waste Classification technical guidance – WM3 Quality protocol: aggregates from inert waste CL:AIRE Contaminated land applications in the real environment GOV.UK: Land Contamination Technical Guidance England Dispose of business or commercial waste Wales Register as a waste carrier, broker or dealer Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Interpretation for Managing and Working with Asbestos in Soil and Construction & Demolition materials: Industry Guidance CLAIRE Asbestos in Soil SoBRA Soil Sampling Protocol for Asbestos in Soil
6. Environmental risk, monitoring and control Dust, noise, odour Bioremediation Groundwater Spills/leaks Japanese Knotweed Control of atmospheric volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions	6.1 Know the requirements for managing dust in accordance with Standard Rules and Regulator guidance 6.2 Know the requirements for managing odour in accordance with Standard Rules and Regulator guidance 6.3 Know the requirements for managing noise in accordance with Standard Rules and Regulator guidance 6.4 Know the noise levels that cause complaint 6.5 Know the action needed when encountering groundwater during the excavation of contaminated soils 6.6 Know what remedial action is necessary if unexpected water flow is experienced during excavations 6.7 Know what action is required in the event of a leaking fuel tank in the plant compound 6.8 Know what Japanese Knotweed is and how to deal with it 6.9 Know the potential adverse effects of atmospheric VOC emissions 6.10 Know the minimum requirements for documenting atmospheric VOC emissions	Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit Wales How to comply with your environmental permit England H4 Odour Management Wales H4 Odour Management GOV.UK – Horizontal Guidance – H3 Noise GOV.UK - Environment Agency - MPP2 Deployment Form and Guidance Document - Application for Deployment of mobile plant for Land and or Groundwater remediation GOV.UK - Developing a management system GOV.UK: Land Contamination Technical Guidance Prevent harmful weeds and invasive non-native plants spreading Prevent Japanese knotweed from spreading GOV.UK The biological control of Japanese Knotweed Environment Agency - SR2008No27 - Mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products (version 7.1) Wales - SR2008 No27 v7.0 mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products England - MPP2 Form and guidance for land and groundwater remediation Wales - MPP2 Form and guidance for land and groundwater remediation Temporary dewatering from excavations to surface water Wales Discharges to surface water / and groundwater
7. Use of wastes Waste Exemptions Environmental Permits WRAP Quality Protocol CL:AIRE Code of Practice	7.1 Know the specific use of material under the U1 Waste Exemption 7.2 Know the quantity limits under the U1 Waste Exemption 7.3 Know the time period for quantity limits under the U1 Waste Exemption 7.4 Know the constraint on renewing exemptions 7.5 Know the alternatives for use of wastes when exemptions are not available 7.6 Know under what circumstances waste material from a contaminated land remediation site be consider NOT to be a waste	GOV.UK – U1 Use of Waste in Construction http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1154/schedule/3/part/1/chapter/2/crossheading/descriptions-and-specific-conditions/paragraph/1/made CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Code of Practice GOV.UK: Turn your waste into a new non-waste product or material GOV.UK Quality Protocols: converting waste into non waste

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Waste Acceptance Procedures Pre-acceptance procedures Waste reception and storage Emergency waste acceptance	1.1Know information, checks and records required prior to accepting waste 1.2 Know the acceptance procedures for waste that arrives at the aerobic composting facility including identification of contamination 1.3 Know the requirements for waste reception and storage at the aerobic composting facility 1.4 Know the procedures for waste rejection at an aerobic composting facility 1.5 Know the emergency procedures for emergency waste acceptance	How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector SR2012No3 (v2) Composting in closed systems
2. Feedstocks Feedstock source Feedstock characterisation and sampling Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT)	2.1 Know the characteristics that should be tested as part of a detailed feedstock characterisation as specified as Best Available Techniques (BAT 2.2 Know why non-source segregated feedstocks potentially pose a greater environmental risk when using the resulting compost-like output 2.3 Know the consequences of using contaminated feedstocks for the aerobic composting process 2.4 Know the consequences of using contaminated feedstocks for the Mechanical Biological Treatment process 2.5 Know how the residual wastes from an aerobic composting facility should be controlled and managed	How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector Compost Quality Protocol Mechanical Biological Treatment of MSW. England – Standard Rules Permits SR2012No3 Composting in closed systems <75 tonnes per day SR2012No7 Composting in open systems <75 tonnes per day SR2012No4 Composting in closed system (Part A Installation) SR2012No8 Composting in open systems (Part A Installation) SR2010 No14 500t: composting biodegradable waste SR2011 No1 500t: composting biodegradable waste (in open and closed systems) Wales - Standard Rules Permits SR2012No3 Composting in closed systems <75 tonnes per day SR2012No7 Composting in open systems <75 tonnes per day SR2012No4 Composting in closed system (Part A Installation) SR2012No8 Composting in open systems (Part A Installation) SR2010No14_500t Composting biodegradable waste SR2011 No1 Composting biodegradable waste
3. Accepting Animal By-Products Animal By-Products Regulations Food waste HACCP plan Pathogens	3.1 Know the types of aerobic composting facility that can handle catering waste according to Animal By-Product Regulations 3.2 Know the requirements for record keeping regarding Animal By-Products Regulations relating to food waste/catering waste delivered to the site 3.3 Know what a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plan is in relation to gaining Animal By-Products Regulations approval and what steps are required 3.4 Know what is required for sampling and testing of pathogens	How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional technical guidance for composting and aerobic treatment sector. • GOV.UK: using animal by-products at compost and biogas sites Animal by-product categories, site approval, hygiene and disposal • ABPR01: Application form for approval to use animal by-products or catering waste at composting or biogas plants • Laboratory testing requirements for animal by-products (ABPs) • PAS 100: 2011 – Specification for Composted Materials • Regulation (EC) 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 • The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2011
4. Odour control Monitoring Mitigation Feedstock control Biofilters or other equivalent abatement systems	4.1 Know under which circumstances odours may be produced during aerobic biological treatment processes 4.2 Know the odour problems associated with aerobic biological treatment processes and how to control them 4.3 Know the methods used to monitor odour on an aerobic composting facility 4.4 Know alternative methods to biofilters for odour control 4.5 Know the limitations of using sniff testing for monitoring odours 4.6 Know the information required in an odour management plan and why it is necessary 4.7 Know how to ensure a biofilter is appropriately designed to meet the need of an aerobic treatment facility 4.8 Know the optimal operating conditions for biofilters and how these can be designed/maintained	• How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector • H4 Odour Management - how to comply with your environmental permit • Wales How to comply with your environmental permit Additional guidance for: H4 Odour Management • Biofilter performance and operation as related to commercial composting
5. Bioaerosols management Monitoring and control methods Biological risk assessments	5.1 Know what bioaerosols are and what causes bioaerosols 5.2 Know the factors affecting a bioaerosol risk assessment for sensitive receptors 5.3 Know how and when to monitor bioaerosol risk assessment for sensitive receptors 5.4 Know the methods used for bioaerosol abatement (including reducing point source releases) 5.5 Know the consequences of exposure to bioaerosols to staff and visitors 5.6 Know how to manage the risk of exposure to bioaerosols 5.7 Know what information should be received in a bioaerosol monitoring report	• How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector • M9 environmental monitoring of bioaerosols at regulated facilities • Bioaerosol monitoring at regulated facilities - use of M9: RPS 209
6. Standards Quality Protocol PAS 100 HACCP plan Sanitisation Stabilisation Compost-like-output (CLO) Storage requirements	6.1 Know what is required to ensure that a fully recovered product may be used without being classed as waste 6.2 Know the characteristics of: - a sanitisation regime - a stabilisation regime 6.3 Know the requirements of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plan for a PAS 100 certified facility 6.4 Know the maximum contaminant concentrations permitted under PAS 100 6.5 Know the records required in order to comply with PAS 100 and the Quality Protocol 6.6 Know under what conditions a compost or compost-like output can be applied to land from a non PAS 100 certified facility 6.7 Know the storage requirements on land for both compost and compost-like outputs 6.8 Know the requirements and methods for source separation of feedstocks to meet PAS 100	Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional technical guidance for composting and aerobic treatment sector Compost Quality Protocol PAS 100: 2011 – Specification for Composted Materials (Please note you will need to request this document from WRAP, but it is free of charge) Mechanical Biological Treatment of MSW
7. Process Principles Process monitoring pH and nutrients Moisture content Temperature Feedstocks Plant and equipment breakdown Leachate	7.1 Know each phase of the aerobic composting process and how to manage it 7.2 Know the monitoring and control requirements for the aerobic composting process 7.3 Know the importance of pH during the process and how to manage it 7.4 Know the nutrient ratios for feedstocks and why they are important for effective treatment 7.5 Know the required moisture content for each phase of the aerobic composting process and how to manage it 7.6 Know the effects of temperature on an aerobic composting process and how to manage it 7.7 Know how to manage feedstocks in relation to: - Optimum size of input materials - Preventing anaerobic conditions - Moisture levels 7.8 Know how to manage the aerobic composting process in accordance with regulatory and process requirements to prevent or in the event of: - Plant breakdown - Equipment breakdown 7.9 Know what is good practice for using collected leachate within the aerobic composting process	• How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector
8. Other issues Fire prevention Vermin Litter Noise Dust Leachate management Protection of surface water, sewer and groundwater	8.1 Know methods of preventing and managing fires on an aerobic composting facility 8.2 Know the requirements for pest and vermin control 8.3 Know the requirements for litter prevention and control 8.4 Know the methods for minimising noise emissions 8.5 Know the requirements for dust prevention and control 8.6 Know the requirements for control of leachate 8.7 Know the requirements for the protection of surface water, sewer and groundwater from substances not controlled by emission limits	How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector Develop a management system: environmental permits England Fire prevention plans: environmental permits Wales Fire Prevention & Mitigation Plan Guidance – Waste Management WISH Guidance – Reducing fire risk at waste management sites
9. Health and Safety Accidents management plan	9.1 Know what information should be included in a formal accident management plan	How to comply with your environmental permit: Additional technical guidance for: composting and aerobic treatment sector England Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales General Version Industry, Environmental Management Toolkit

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Sources
1. Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 Applying for a licence Register of licences Revoking licences Displaying licences Verifying supplier’s identity Forms of payment Keeping records Offences	1.1 Know who is responsible for issuing scrap metal licences 1.2 Know the difference between a site licence and a collector's licence 1.3 Know the definition of a ‘suitable person’ when applying for a site licence 1.4 Know how long a licence is valid for 1.5 Know under what circumstances a licence can be revoked or conditions imposed 1.6 Know the conditions that may be imposed on a licence 1.7 Know the information required for the Register of Licences 1.8 Know who to notify when a licence is no longer required, and by when 1.9 Know where site licences and collector's licences must be displayed 1.10 Know what information is required to verify a supplier’s identity 1.11 Know what forms of payment are acceptable when paying for scrap metal 1.12 Know what records must be kept when receiving metal and disposing of metal 1.13 Know how long records for receipt/disposal of metal should be kept for 1.14 Know the offences under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 1.15 Know the difference between a scrap metal licence and an environmental permit	Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 – Explanatory Notes Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 – supplementary guidance Scrap metal dealer licence (England and Wales) England Register of scrap metal dealers Wales Scrap Metal Dealers
2. Management and Storage Discharge of surface water Standard Rules Permit (SRP) Storage of oil and fuel Tank and bunds checks Spills and pollution prevention, Storage of compressed gas cylinders	2.1 Know under what circumstances water can be lawfully discharged from a metal recycling site 2.2 Know how long waste can be stored under the Standard Rule Permit 2.3 Know the steps for dealing with waste received which is not authorised by the site permit 2.4 Know the infrastructure requirements for storage and treatment of different wastes on site, in accordance with Standard Rules and guidance 2.5 Know which treatment activities are allowed under a Standard Rule Permit and any that are specifically prohibited 2.6 Know the requirements for oil and fuel tank storage 2.7 Know the checks and maintenance requirements for tanks and bunded areas 2.8 Know how to deal with spillages of fuel and oils 2.9 Know the requirement for safe storage of compressed gas cylinders 2.10 Know how to store lead acid batteries	Depending on issue date of permit: Environment Agency – SR2008No21: Metal Recycling Site 75kte SR2015 No.14: 75kte Metal recycling site Environment Agency – SR2011No2: Metal Recycling Site Environment Agency - Standard rules SR2015 No16 MRS – permits from 1 March 2016 NRW SR2008 No 21 NRW SR2011 No02 GOV.UK: The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 The Waste Batteries and Accumulators (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit GOV.UK - Guidance on Hazardous waste acceptance Oil storage regulations for businesses HSE – Storage of flammable liquids in tanks HSE/WISH – Formal guidance document orphaned gas cylinders – Wish Guidance Series – Document Waste03
3. Vehicle, plant and equipment PPE Role of banksmen Reduce effects of noise and vibrations	3.1 Know when high visibility clothing should be worn and why 3.2 Know how to reduce the effects of noise and vibration from the site 3.3 Know when and how a banksman should be used	HSE – Section 5: Vehicle Movements HSE - Controlling vibration HSE – noise at work HSE – Noise – Reducing Noise
4. Hazardous Waste Types of hazardous waste, Recognition of hazardous waste using EWC Hazardous waste consignment	4.1 Know what wastes resulting from metal recycling site treatment are classified as hazardous 4.2 Know the correct List of Wastes (or EWC) codes for defining hazardous wastes 4.3 Know the paperwork needed for the disposal of hazardous waste 4.4 Know how long to keep hazardous waste consignment notes	Environment Agency – Technical Guidance WM3: Hazardous Waste (1st edition, 2015) Environment Agency – Move hazardous waste Environment Agency – Hazardous Waste – Producers and Holders Environment Agency – Technical Guidance WM3: Hazardous Waste (1st edition, 2015)

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 Applying for a licence Register of Licences Revoking licences Displaying licences Verifying supplier’s identity Forms of payment Keeping records Offences	1.1 Know who is responsible for issuing scrap metal licences 1.2 Know the difference between a site licence and a collector's licence 1.3 Know the definition of a ‘suitable person’ in terms of applying for a site licence 1.4 Know how long a licence is valid for 1.5 Know the circumstances under which a licence can be revoked or conditions imposed 1.6 Know the conditions that may be imposed on a licence 1.7 Know the information required for the Register of Licences 1.8 Know who to notify when a licence is no longer required, and by when 1.9 Know where site licences and collector's licences must be displayed 1.10 Know what information is required to verify a supplier’s identity 1.11 Know what forms of payment are acceptable when paying for end of life vehicles 1.12 Know what records must be kept when receiving and disposing of end of life vehicles 1.13 Know how long records for receipt/disposal of end of life vehicles should be kept for 1.14 Know the offences under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013	Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 – Explanatory Notes Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 supplementary guidance Scrap Metal Dealers Register
2. Certificates of Destruction Information required Record keeping	2.1 Know what information is required about the holder/owner of the vehicle when completing a Certificate of Destruction 2.2 Know what information is required about the vehicle when completing a Certificate of Destruction	The End of Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 ELVs (Amendment) Regulations 2010 ELVs (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 ELVs (Producer Responsibility) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
3. Handling Petrol Depollution Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR)	3.1 Know the procedure for removing fuel from a fuel tank 3.2 Know why the battery is removed before the fuel tank is depolluted 3.3 Know the health and safety requirements for assessing the risk of fire and explosion when storing or handling petrol 3.4 Know how to ensure safe working in areas designated as ‘hazard areas’ in accordance with DSEAR 3.5 Know how to exclude ignition sources from a hazard area	Depolluting end-of-life vehicles: guidance for treatment facilities HSE Safe recovery of petrol from end of life vehicles HSE - Storing petrol safely HSE End of life vehicle industry WISH – Recovery of petrol from end-of-life-vehicles
4. Depollution Best practice guidelines	4.1 Know the depollution sequence outlined in the Depollution Guidance for Authorised Treatment Facilities 4.2 Know the time delays, procedures and safety measures for airbag detonation 4.3 Know the procedures for: - Draining and removal of engine oil - Draining gearbox transmission oil - Removing brake and screen waste fluid - Removing antifreeze and air conditioning refrigerants 4.4 Know where transmission and hydraulic oils are located 4.5 Know how to deal with shock absorbers and catalytic converters 4.6 Know the procedures an ATF should follow when removing LPG tanks 4.7 Know the requirements for dealing with F Gas when disposing of air conditioning units from vehicles	GOV.UK - Depolluting End of Life Vehicles (Cars and Light Goods Vehicles): Guidance for Authorised Treatment Facilities (March 2011) GOV.UK End of Life Vehicles: guidance for waste sites GOV.UK F Gas requirements for air conditioners in cars and other vehicles BIS – Removal of LPG Tanks: Guidance(April 2011) End of life vehicle industry
5. Site infrastructure Specific requirements for different waste types Requirements for storage areas	5.1 Know the surface and drainage requirements for storing: - Liquids - Contaminated materials - Hazardous waste 5.2 Know the storage conditions for lead-acid batteries 5.3 Know the storage conditions for un-depolluted vehicles 5.4 Know the minimum requirements for the separate storage of fluids removed from end of life vehicles 5.5 Know the minimum requirements for the storage of uncontaminated: - Plastics - Glass - Ferrous - Non-ferrous metal waste 5.6 Know the minimum requirements for checking, storing and maintaining containers of polluting liquids	Environment Agency – Standard Rules Permit SR2008No20_75kte: Vehicle Storage, Depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility Environment Agency – Standard Rules Permit SR2011No3: Vehicle Storage, Depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility Environment Agency – Standard Rules Permit SR2012 No14 Metal recycling, vehicle storage depollution and dismantling facility. Environmental Permitting Regulations – Schedule 11 Waste Motor Vehicles GOV.UK - Depolluting End of Life Vehicles (Cars and Light Goods Vehicles): Guidance for Authorised Treatment Facilities(March 2011) DIRECTIVE 2000/53/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles
6. Hazardous Waste Types of hazardous waste Recognition of hazardous waste using EWC Hazardous waste consignment	6.1 Know the wastes classified as hazardous from end of life vehicle treatment 6.2 Know how to identify hazardous wastes from the correct List of Wastes (EWC) codes 6.3 Know how to use guidance to identify the hazardous properties of waste 6.4 Know how to complete hazardous wastes consignment notes 6.5 Know how long to keep hazardous wastes consignment notes and records 6.6 Know the frequency of returns to the Regulator made by a consignee of hazardous waste 6.7 Know that mixing hazardous waste without a permit is prohibited	England - Hazardous waste Wales - Moving Hazardous Waste England: Environment Agency - Hazardous Waste - Consignees Wales: NRW – When to send a consignee return GOV.UK – Technical Guidance WM3: Hazardous Waste(1st edition, 2015) Wales – The Hazardous Regulations (Wales) Regulations 2005 GOV.UK - Hazardous waste - producers and holders
7. Export of Waste	7.1 Know the restrictions and controls relating to export of end of life vehicle waste outside of the UK 7.2 Know the export paperwork and permissions required for the export of end of life vehicles	GOV.UK Waste: Import and Export
		Additional Sources of information: The Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA) British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF) Environmental permitting guidance: The end-of-life vehicles directive

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Waste Acceptance Procedures Pre-acceptance procedures Waste Reception and storage	1.1 Know information, checks and records required prior to accepting waste 1.2 Know the acceptance procedures for waste that arrives at the anaerobic digestion facility 1.3 Know the requirements for waste reception and storage at the anaerobic digestion facility 1.4 Know the procedures for rejecting wastes at an anaerobic digestion facility 1.5 Know how to manage food waste packaging on site	How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) GOV.uk – Develop a Management System Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol
2. Feedstocks Feedstock source Feedstock characterisation and sampling Contamination	2.1 Know the types of feedstocks available for anaerobic digestion 2.2 Know the characteristics that should be tested as part of a detailed feedstock characterisation 2.3 Know the consequences of using contaminated feedstocks for the anaerobic digestion process 2.4 Know how the residual wastes from an anaerobic digestion facility should be controlled and managed and disposed of	How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) WRAP - PAS 110
3. Accepting Animal By Products Animal By Products	3.1 Know the requirements for handling materials covered by Animal By Product Regulations, including record keeping 3.2 Know what is required for sampling and testing pathogens	The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 The Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2011 GOV.UK: Animal by-products categories, site approval and hygiene GOV.UK: using animal by-products at compost and biogas sites ABPR01: Application form for approval to use animal by-products or catering waste at composting or biogas plants Laboratory testing requirements for animal by-products (ABPs)
4. Emission Control and Abatement Point source emissions to air Fugitive emissions to air Odour management Bioaerosols Emissions to surface water, groundwater and sewer Dust Noise and vibration Monitoring Maintenance Pressure release valves	4.1 Know the requirements for managing point source emissions to air 4.2 Know when fugitive emissions to air are likely to occur 4.3 Know the main methods of preventing fugitive emissions to air 4.4 Know the factors that determine the degree of odour pollution 4.5 Know the options for odour monitoring 4.6 Know the methods used to prevent odour pollution and minimise its impact 4.7 Know what information should be included in an odour management plan 4.8 Know where there is a risk of bioaerosols release from the anaerobic digestion process and how to mitigate it 4.9 Know the requirements for control of emissions to surface water, groundwater and the sewer relevant to an AD facility 4.10 Know the control measures to suppress dust creation and dispersion 4.11 Know control measures to minimise the emission of noise and vibration 4.12 Know what information is required relating to noise and vibration 4.13 Know what maintenance and checks should be undertaken to prevent emissions	How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) H4 Odour Management - how to comply with your environmental permit Wales How to comply with your environmental permit Additional guidance for: H4 Odour Management M9 environmental monitoring of bioaerosols at regulated facilities
5. Standards AD Quality Protocol PAS 110 HACCP Records	5.1 Know the key principles of PAS 110 5.2 Know the feedstock and treatment requirements for compliance with PAS 110 5.3 Know what is required in order to class an output from the anaerobic digestion process as a non waste material 5.4 Know the limitations and legislative compliance requirements if outputs are not certified as meeting PAS 110 and the Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol 5.5 Know what wastes (including biodegradable plastics) are permitted in order to comply with PAS 110 and the AD Quality Protocol 5.6 Know what records need to be kept in order to comply with PAS 110 and the Quality Protocol 5.7 Know the principles of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plan 5.8 Know what is required for sampling and testing of pathogens to comply with PAS110	• Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol • WRAP – PAS110 (2014) (Please note you will need to request this document from WRAP, but it is free of charge) How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document)
6. AD Process Principles Pre-treatment pH and nutrients Pasteurisation Management and use of non PAS 110 outputs Biogas Organic and Hydraulic Loading Rate Feedstocks Plant and equipment breakdown	6.1 Know the principles of anaerobic digestion treatment 6.2 Know which pre-treatment may be required for different types of feedstock. 6.3 Know what the organic loading rate is and how to identify the organic loading rate of the process 6.4 Know how the organic loading rates, hydraulic loading rates and hydraulic retention time (HRT) can affect the stabilisation, efficiency and biogas production of an AD plant 6.5 Know what key factors need to be monitored during the digestion process and why 6.6 Know the pH range for feedstock and how to manage it 6.7 Know the consequences of having too much nitrogen within the anaerobic digestion process 6.8 Know the requirements for pasteurisation 6.9 Know the process requirements that need to be managed in case of plant and equipment breakdown 6.10 Know the recommended nutrient ratios for an anaerobic digestion process for optimum methane production	How to comply with your environmental permit. Additional guidance for: Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) WRAP – PAS110 (2014) (Please note you will need to request this document from WRAP, but it is free of charge) Best Practice checklist Operational Performance The Anaerobic Digestion Process England SR2010 No15: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas SR2010 No16: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility SR2012 No 9: on-farm anaerobic digestion using farm wastes SR2012 No 10: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas SR2012 No 11: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas SR2012 No 12: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas (waste recovery operation) Wales SR2012 No9 On-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas Part A installation SR2012 No10 On-farm anaerobic digestion facility Waste Recovery Operation v4.1 SR2012 No11 Anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas Part A installation Standard rules SR2012 No12 Anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas Note: SR2010 15 and SR 2010 16 have been withdrawn in Wales
7. Digestate Storage Sampling and testing Treatments Use	7.1 Know the requirements for the storage of digestate and what they are designed to achieve 7.2 Know when digestate sampling and testing may be required 7.3 Know what digestate treatments may be required, their benefits and their uses 7.4 Know the legal requirements for use of digestate not meeting the PAS 110 and the Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol	• WRAP – PAS110 (2014) (Please note you will need to request this document from WRAP, but it is free of charge) Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit – Additional guidance for Anaerobic Digestion (Note: unpublished document) Anaerobic Digestion Quality Protocol
8. Biogas Treatment and Storage Biogas treatment techniques Biogas storage Energy recovery Biomethane from Waste Quality Protocol	8.1 Know where to find the specification for biomethane for injection to the grid or use in appliances 8.2 Know the options for disposal of biogas condensate 8.3 Know which regulations must be complied with in relation to Gas Quality requirements for injection to the gas grid 8.4 Know the requirements for use of an auxiliary flare 8.5 Know the requirements for biogas treatment 8.6 Know the requirements for biogas storage	HSE – Confined Spaces (published 01/13) HSE – DSEAR Guidance (published 2013) Environment Agency – How to comply with your environmental permit – Additional guidance for Anaerobic Digestion Biomethane quality protocol England SR2010 No15: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas SR2010 No16: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility SR2012 No 9: on-farm anaerobic digestion using farm wastes SR2012 No 10: on-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas SR2012 No 11: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas SR2012 No 12: anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas (waste recovery operation) Wales SR2012 No9 On-farm anaerobic digestion facility using farm wastes only, including use of the resultant biogas Part A installation SR2012 No10 On-farm anaerobic digestion facility Waste Recovery Operation v4.1 SR2012 No11 Anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas Part A installation Standard rules SR2012 No12 Anaerobic digestion facility including use of the resultant biogas Note: SR2010 15 and SR 2010 16 have been withdrawn in Wales
9. Health and Safety Fire/explosion prevention Accidents and abnormal operation DSEAR Confined spaces	9.1 Know the hazards and risks associated with carrying out maintenance in a digester and how to minimise these 9.2 Know of the control measures to mitigate the risk of fire, explosion and the other harmful physical effects from dangerous substances as required by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 9.3 Know what should be included in a formal accident management plan 9.4 Know the standard all equipment in contact with biogas should be certified to and what this certification means	http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l138.htm (includes info on 2015 changes) HSE – Confined Spaces (published 01/13) HSE - Fire and Explosion - DSEAR How to comply with your environmental permit – Additional guidance for Anaerobic Digestion England Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales General Version Industry, Environmental Management Toolkit England Fire prevention plans: environmental permits Wales Fire Prevention & Mitigation Plan Guidance – Waste Management WISH Guidance – Reducing fire risk at waste management sites

Syllabus areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Source
1. Site Infrastructure Storage areas Impermeable surfaces Weatherproofing Treatment	1.1 Know the storage requirements for WEEE prior to treatment 1.2 Know the technical requirements for sites undertaking WEEE treatment operations 1.3 Know the characteristics of impermeable surfaces used in WEEE treatment facilities 1.4 Know the circumstances in which weatherproof coverings are used by WEEE treatment facilities	Defra – Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (November 2006)
2. Managing fluids in WEEE materials	2.1 Know the requirements for treating and storing WEEE materials that contain fluids	Defra – Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (November 2006)
3. Handling hazardous WEEE Classification Consignment	3.1 Know the WEEE components classified as hazardous waste 3.2 Know the consignment procedures for hazardous WEEE	Environment Agency – Technical Guidance WM3: Interpretation of the definition and classification of hazardous waste (1st edition, August 2015) Classification of Different Types of Waste Hazardous waste - GOV.UK Environment Agency - Consignee Returns – records Environment Agency – Consignment notes Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
4. WEEE Treatment Treatment Guidelines/Good practice Removal of specific items Weighing WEEE Quality of WEEE derived materials Contamination Separately collected WEEE	4.1 Know the items that must be removed from WEEE during treatment 4.2 Know the items that must be safely removed as whole items from any separately collected WEEE 4.3 Know the requirements for weighing WEEE prior to and after treatment 4.4 Know good practice for maximising the quality of WEEE derived materials 4.5 Know good practice for identifying and removing contaminated/non-conforming wastes from the WEEE 4.6 Know the requirements for disposal of waste containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), such as flame retarded plastic	Defra – Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)(November 2006) BIS – WEEE Regulations 2013: Government Guidance Notes(March 2014) WRAP – Treatment of WEEE GOV.UK - WM3 v1.1 Technical Guidance and List of Wastes WRAP – Waste Treatment http://www.gov.uk/guidance/dispose-of-waste-containing-persistent-organic-pollutants-pops
5. WEEE items for reuse Items for reuse Quality standards Good practice	5.1 Know the items which can be separated for reuse 5.2 Know the quality standards for the reuse of WEEE 5.3 Know good practice for the disassembly and storage of WEEE to increase potential for reuse 5.4 Know good practice for testing WEEE items for reuse	WRAP – The benefits of PAS 141 - Requires log-in, but this is free for individuals Defra – Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) (November 2006) WRAP – Treatment for Reuse
6. Exporting of WEEE Legislation Permits Approvals	6.1 Know the circumstances where approval for exporting obligated WEEE is required 6.2 Know the permits, approvals and information required to export WEEE 6.3 Know legislation and regulations applicable to exporting WEEE	Environment Agency - Guidance note for approval as an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) or approved exporter (AE) for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (WMP7)(V6, July 2012) GOV. UK – Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): Exporting
7. Handle WEEE safely	7.1 Know the hazards associated with handling hazardous WEEE items	HSE Guidance – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling
8. WEEE evidence	8.1 Know the type of facility that can issue WEEE evidence	Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): reuse and treatment - Detailed guidance - GOV.UK
		Sources of information: NOTE: The following guidance is archived, but is included as it is still referenced to in the GOV.UK site as guidance for WEEE reuse and treatment: Defra – Guidance on Best Available Treatment Recovery and Recycling Techniques (BATRRT) and Treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)(November 2006) EPR 2010 and amendments WEEE Regulations and WEEE Directive

Syllabus Areas	Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to:	Sources
1. Waste acceptance Waste acceptance Transfer Notes Non-compliant waste	1.1 Know how to determine the suitability of waste for spreading in accordance with permit conditions 1.2 Know the onsite waste acceptance procedures, checks and records required 1.3 Know the actions required when non-conforming wastes are identified 1.4 Know the information required on a Waste Transfer Note 1.5 Know who is responsible for characterising waste 1.6 Know the actions to take if you need to spread waste that is not listed in under a standard rules permit	England - How to comply with your Landspreading permit Wales How to comply with your landspreading permit Sector Guidance Note S5.06: recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Waste Transfer Notes The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 edoc Classify different types of waste
2. Storage requirements Storage requirements Water and rainfall Site infrastructure Drainage requirements Lagoons and containers	2.1 Know the storage requirements for waste materials which will be spread to land 2.2 Know the maximum capacities and freeboard of lagoons and containers 2.3 Know the procedures for minimising pollution during storage of waste materials to be spread to land 2.4 Know the requirements for a secondary containment system for liquid waste	England - How to comply with your Landspreading permit Wales - How to comply with your landspreading permit
3. Deployment process Approval process Deployment Benefits of landspreading Activity specific risks Location plans	3.1 Know the procedure for gaining approval to enable deployment to spread waste to land 3.2 Know the benefit associated with spreading waste to the land 3.3 Know the requirements of an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) 3.4 Know when and why a site specific risk assessment may be required when spreading waste to land 3.5 Know the control measures used to mitigate risks when spreading waste to land 3.6 Know the difference between a soil substitute and a soil conditioner 3.7 Know what information is required on a location plan 3.8 Know what to do if any changes to the deployment are required	England - How to comply with your Landspreading permit Wales How to comply with your landspreading permit England LPD1 Application for Deployment England Guidance notes – Application for deployment Wales Mobile plant permitting Wales Application form Part LPD1 - Apply for a landspreading deployment Wales Guidance for environmental permit applications: Part LPD1 – Application for a deployment Develop a management system: environmental permits Wales How to comply with your environmental permit England Standard Rules Permit SR2010 No4 SR2010 No 5: mobile plant for reclamation, restoration or land improvement Standard Rules Permit SR2010 No6 Wales (visit NRW to download standard rules sets) Standard rules SR2010No4 Standard rules SR2010No5 Standard rules SR2010 No6
4. Environmental protection Control of pests Handling spillages Odour control Alternative techniques of spreading to land Record keeping	4.1 Know the measures to reduce nuisance from pests and scavengers 4.2 Know the procedures for managing odour and what to include in an odour management plan 4.3 Know the procedures for handling spillages on site 4.4 Know the record keeping requirements for landspreading 4.4 Know the main features, benefits and risks of different spreading techniques available	England GOV.UK - H4 Odour Management Wales H4 Odour management Wales How to comply with your environmental permit England - How to comply with your Landspreading permit Wales How to comply with your landspreading permit England Pollution prevention for businesses Report an environmental incident Guidance for Pollution Prevention Dealing with spills: GPP 22 October 2018 (Version 1)

About the test

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To enter your environmental permit number(s) (if applicable/available)

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Important Test Note

Everybody taking the test is automatically entered for the three generic elements of the test: Environmental Protection, Health and Safety and Legislation. However, on the day of the test you will need to be prepared to select your Activity Specific Test(s).
You will be able to select up to three Activity Specific Tests. You do not have to take three Activity Specific Tests; the options you select will be based on the area of competence you need to achieve for your waste site. If you are not sure which Activity Specific Test(s) to take, contact your environmental regulator visit the Activity Specific Test area of the website for guidance.

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test

An Activity-Specific Test (AST) (or ‘option’) comprises 12 questions on the specific competence which you need to maintain. This section is designed to give you an idea of which Activity Specific Test you will need to take during your continuing competence because you need to know before entering the Pearson VUE test centre.

Corresponding Competence Title	Codes	Activity Specific Test	Test Code
Anaerobic Digestion	4MBTAD6	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	4MBTFAD6	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	4MBTSAD6	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	VRQ Unit 6b	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	VRQ407	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	MROC5	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Anaerobic Digestion	MROC6	Anaerobic Digestion	AD
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	VRQ406	Treatment -Hazardous Waste, Transfer Non-Hazardous, Treatment Hazardous, Transfer Hazardous	TMNH, TSNH, TMH, TSH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	4MCAH6	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	4MCANH6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	4MCAH6	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Civic Amenity and Household Waste Recycling Centres	4MCANH6	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Civic Amenity Site	3CAS	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Civic Amenity Site Operations (Level 3)	T3-C	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Civic Amenity Site Operations (Level 3)	CA3	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Closed Inert Landfill	VRQ Unit 6e	Landfill - Closed	LC
Closed Inert Landfill	4MLIC6	Landfill - Closed	LC
Closed Inert Landfill	VRQ410	Landfill - Closed	LC
Closed Landfill	3CL	Landfill - Closed	LC
Composting	VRQ407	Aerobic Composting	AC
Contaminate Land Remediation	VRQ409	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Contaminated Land Remediation	4MTNHR6	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Contaminated Land Remediation	VRQ Unit 6d	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Contaminated Land Remediation	MROC13	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Deposit in lagoons	VRQ410	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Deposit in lagoons of non-hazardous dredgings from waterways	4MLNHLD6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
End of Life Vehicles	VRQ412	End of Life Vehicles	ELV
End of Life Vehicles	4MTELV6	End of Life Vehicles	ELV
End of Life Vehicles	MROC2	End of Life Vehicles	ELV
In-house storage of inert waste	VRQ406	Transfer - Non - Hazardous	TSNH
In-house storage of non-hazardous waste	VRQ406	Transfer - Non - Hazardous	TSNH
In-house storage of non-hazardous waste	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
In-house storage of waste	4MTSIHS4	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Inert physical treatment	VRQ406	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Inert physical treatment	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Inert transfer	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Inert transfer	VRQ406	Transfer - Non - Hazardous	TSNH
Inert transfer/physical treatment	4MTMI4	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Inert transfer/physical treatment	4MTSI4	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Inert Waste (Landfill)	3INL	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Inert Waste (Transfer)	3INTS	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Inert Waste (Treatment)	3INTM	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Inert Waste landfill (Single Waste Stream)	3INLSWS	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Landfill Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	L3	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Landfill Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	LI3	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Level 4 - Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Physical & Chemical Treatment - Hazardous Waste	4MPTH	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Level 4 - Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Thermal Treatment - Hazardous Waste	4MTTHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Level 4 - Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Transfer - Hazardous Waste	4MTSH	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Level 4 - Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Transfer – Hazardous Clinical Waste	4MTSHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Closed Landfill Site	4MCL	Landfill Closed	LC
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Closed Landfill Site	4MCL	Landfill Closed	LC
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill – Hazardous Waste	4MLH	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill – Hazardous Waste Single Stream	4MLHS	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill – Non Hazardous Waste	4MLNH	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill – Non Hazardous Waste Single Stream	4MLNHS	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Thermal Treatment – Hazardous Waste	4MTTH	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Managing Incineration (Level 4)	4INC	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Incineration Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	T4-C	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Incineration Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	INC4	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Landfill Operations: Biodegradable Waste (Level 4)	L4-B	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Managing Landfill Operations: Biodegradable Waste (Level 4)	LB4	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Managing Landfill Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	L4-A	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Managing Landfill Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	LS4	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Managing Landfill: Hazardous Waste (Level 4)	4LH	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Managing Landfill: Hazardous Waste (Level 4) Single Waste Stream	4LHSWS	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
Managing Landfill: Non-Hazardous Waste (Level 4)	4LNH	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Managing Landfill: Non-Hazardous Waste (Level 4) (Single Stream)	4LNHSWS	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
Managing Thermal Processing for Waste and Resources	VRQ Unit 6c	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Managing Transfer Hazardous Waste	4TSH	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Transfer Hazardous Waste (Clinical)	4TSHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Managing Transfer Non-Hazardous Waste	4TSNH	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Managing Transfer Non-Hazardous Waste (Clinical)	4TSNHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Managing Transfer Operations: Biodegradable Waste (Level 4)	TSB4	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Managing Transfer Operations: Clinical or Special Waste (Level 4)	TSS4	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Transfer Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	T4-B	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Managing Treatment Hazardous Waste	4TMH	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Managing Treatment Hazardous Waste (Clinical)	4TMHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Managing Treatment Hazardous Waste (Remediation of Contaminated Land)	4TMHCL	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste	4TMNH	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Clinical)	4TMNHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	4COMP	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	4COM6	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	4MBTOW6	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	4MBTIV6	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	VRQ Unit 6b	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	MROC3	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Composting biodegradable wastes, open windrow composting and closed vessel composting)	MROC4	Aerobic Composting	AC
Managing Treatment Non-Hazardous Waste (Remediation of Contaminated Land)	4TMNHCL	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Managing Treatment Operations: Biodegradable Waste (Level 4)	TMB4	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Managing Treatment Operations: Clinical or Special Waste (Level 4)	TMS4	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Managing Treatment Operations: Special Waste (Level 4)	T4-A	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Material Recovery Facilities	4MTMRF6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Material Recovery Facility	VRQ406	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Material Recovery Facility	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mechanical Biological Treatment	VRQ Unit 6f	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mechanical Biological Treatment	VRQ411	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT)	4MTMBT6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Metal Recovery Site (MRS) Dry Scrap	VRQ411	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Metal Recovery Site (MRS) Wet Scrap	VRQ413	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Metal Recycling Sites	4MTMRS4	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Metal Recycling Sites	4MTMRS6	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Metal Recycling Sites	MROC1	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Metal Recycling Sites	LROC1	Metal Recycling Sites	MRS
Mobile plant for land spreading	VRQ415	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile plant for land spreading (land treatment resulting in benefit)	4MTMPL6	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile plant for land spreading of sewage sludge (land treatment resulting in benefit)	4MTMPLS6	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile plant for land spreading of sewage sludge (land treatment resulting in benefit)	MROC1	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile plant for land spreading of sewage sludge (land treatment resulting in benefit)	MROC10a	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile plant for land spreading of sewage sludge (land treatment resulting in benefit)	MROC10b	Landspreading	LSNHW
Mobile Plant for treatment of land for land reclamation, restoration or improvement	4MTMPRR6	Contaminated Land Remediation	CLR
Mobile plant for treatment of waste to produce soil	VRQ406	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mobile plant for treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate	4MTMPS4	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mobile plant for treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Mobile plant permit for the treatment of asphalt waste containing coal tar	4MTMPA6	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
Non-hazardous clinical waste transfer/ treatment	4MTTNHC	Healthcare Waste	HW
Non-hazardous clinical waste transfer/ treatment	4MTSNHC6	Healthcare Waste	HW
Non-hazardous sludge	VRQ407	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous sludge	VRQ Unit 6b	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous sludge – biological, chemical and physical	4MTMNHS6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous transfer	VRQ406	Transfer - Non - Hazardous	TSNH
Non-hazardous transfer with treatment	VRQ406	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous transfer with treatment	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous transfer with treatment	4MPTNH6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Non-hazardous transfer without treatment	4MTSNH6	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Non-hazardous transfer without treatment	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Open Inert Landfill	VRQ Unit 6e	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Open Inert Landfill	4MLIO6	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Open Inert Landfill	VRQ410	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Open Inert Landfill Single Waste Stream	VRQ Unit 6e	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Open Inert Landfill Single Waste Stream	4MLISO6	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
Other Mobile Treatment Facilities (Non-hazardous)	4MTMPO6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Storage and treatment of dredgings	VRQ410	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Storage and treatment of dredgings from waterways	4MLNHSD6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Storage of Electrical Insulating Oil	4MTSEIO6	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Storage of Electrical Insulating Oil / Catalytic Converters	VRQ414	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Storage of inert waste	VRQ Unit 6a	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Storage of wastes to be used in land treatment	MROC6b	Transfer Non-hazardous	TSNH
Storage of wastes to be used in land treatment	VRQ407	Transfer Non-hazardous	TSNH
Transfer Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	T3-B	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Transfer Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	TSI3	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
Treatment of land for reclamation, restoration or improvement of land	4MTRR6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment of waste to produce soil	VRQ406	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate	4MTMS4	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment of waste wood	VRQ Unit 6a	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment of waste wood for recovery	4MTMTR6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	T3-A	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Treatment Operations: Inert Waste (Level 3)	TMI3	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Use of waste in a deposit for recovery operation	VRQ410	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Use of waste in a deposit for recovery operation (construction, reclamation, restoration or improvement of land other than by mobile plant	4MTMDR6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Use of waste to manufacture timber or construction products	4MTMTC6	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
Use of wastes in construction	4MTSCO4	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Closed Landfill	HROC3	Landfill Closed	LC
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Closed Landfill	HROC3	Landfill Closed	LC
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Open Hazardous Landfill	HROC1a HROC1b	Landfill - Hazardous Waste	LH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Open Non-Hazardous Landfill	HROC2a HROC2b	Landfill - Non - Hazardous Waste	LNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing physical and Chemical Treatment of Hazardous Waste	HROC6	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Thermal Treatment of Hazardous Waste	HROC5a	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Thermal Treatment of Hazardous Waste	HROC5b	Healthcare Waste	HW
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste	HROC4a	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste	HROC4b	Healthcare Waste	HW
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Low Risk Operator Competence for Construction Waste	LROC5	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Low Risk Operator Competence for Inert Physical Treatment	LROC4	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Low Risk Operator Competence for Inert Storage and Transfer	LROC3	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 low Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Treatment to Produce Soil	LROC2	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Low Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Waste Transfer and Storage	LROC1	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Closed Inert Landfill	MROC9	Landfill - Closed	LC
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Dredgings Management	MROC11	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Household Waste Recycling Centre	MROC14b	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Household Waste Recycling Centres	MROC14a	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Household Waste Recycling Centres	MROC14b	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres	MROC14a	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Mechanical Biological Treatment	MROC18	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste Transfer	MROC16	Healthcare Waste	HW
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Clinical Waste Treatment	MROC15	Healthcare Waste	HW
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Sludge and Landspreading (Non-haz sludge only)	MROC10b	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Waste Transfer	MROC12	Transfer - Non - Hazardous Waste	TSNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer	MROC1	Treatment - Non - Hazardous	TMNH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Open Inert Landfill	MROC7	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Open Inert Landfill Single Waste Stream	MROC8	Landfill - Inert Waste	LIN
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Physical Treatment (asphalt containing coal tar)	MROC2	Treatment -Hazardous Waste	TMH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Storage of Electrical Insulating Oil (Old Title)	MROC17	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Storage of Hazardous Waste	MROC17	Transfer - Hazardous Waste	TSH
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	4MPTH	WEEE	WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	4MTWATF6	WEEE	WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	4MTSWE4	WEEE	WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	MROC2	WEEE	WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment	LROC1	WEEE	WEEE

FAQs

Before taking the test

The test is part of the joint CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence scheme which is applicable in England and Wales for those individuals who:

Achieved their Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) before 22 December 2008.
Achieve one of CIWM (WAMITAB)’s operator competence qualifications (four-, six- and twelve-unit qualifications).
Hold an Environmental Permitting Operator’s Certificate (EPOC) and operate a low-risk waste facility.
Are ‘Deemed’ competent operators according to the Environment Agency.
Are ‘Environment Agency Assessed’.

If you are unsure, your local regulatory officer at the Environment Agency (England) or Natural Resources Wales (Wales) will be able to advise if the test applies to you.

Many previously exempt waste activities now require an environmental permit and operators must demonstrate they are competent to hold a permit. The Environment Agency is making special provisions for operators who must move from being an exempt activity to a permitted activity. These provisions apply to individuals who held a management role in relation to an exempt activity which now requires a permit. Further guidance is available from the Environment Agency.

This is a multiple-choice question test. The questions cover two components:

A Generic Knowledge Test (‘generic’) comprising questions on legislation, health and safety and environmental protection.
An Activity-Specific Test(or ‘option’) which comprises questions on the specific competence or competencies which need to be maintained.

Please note: if you hold more than one primary competence qualification and want to use them as evidence of technical competence, then you will have to choose an ‘activity specific option’ for each qualification. Candidates have a choice of undertaking a maximum of three Activity Specific Tests within the 60- minute test period. It is strongly recommended that candidates only take the number of Activity Specific Tests that they are confident of completing within the 60-minute test period.

Yes. There are no restrictions on the number of Continuing Competence Tests that can be booked and taken by candidates. For example, candidates who require certification against four Activities may choose to book two Continuing Competence tests, each including two Activity Specific Tests.

It is recommended that candidates do not take Activity Specific Tests that do not relate to their environmental permit / licence.

Everyone takes the Generic Knowledge sections. You will then need to select the Activity Specific Test(s) that you need to achieve/maintain, when you arrive at the test centre It is essential that you know which Activity Specific Tests to take before travelling to the test centre. You can search your qualification to find out which test is required by choosing “activity specific test” button.

It is recommended that candidates do not take Activity Specific Tests that do not relate to their environmental permit / licence.

The test comprises 18 questions for the Generic Knowledge Test and a further 12 questions for each Activity Specific Test you choose.

Candidates have a maximum of 60-minutes to complete the Continuing Competence test.

To achieve an overall Pass grade, you must achieve:

A minimum of 70% overall (21/30).

AND

A minimum of 50% of the marks available from each of the three Generic Knowledge Test (GKT) sections.

AND

A minimum of 50% of the marks available from each Activity Specific Test (AST) taken.

Each activity is scored individually alongside the generic sections, and all three elements above must be met to achieve a Pass grade.

Yes, you will need to be able to use a computer and a mouse. You may decide to undergo some IT training or practice before booking the test. If you still have concerns about the use of the IT equipment, call Pearson VUE on 01618 557316.

A paper-based test is not currently available. However, there are provisions available for individuals that require a reasonable adjustment.

There is a range of support available for people revising for their continuing competence test, including:

We recommend you prepare thoroughly for the test as this is one of the key success factors.

There is not a practice test currently available for Continuing Competence; however, example questions are provided in the revision guide.

What if I have difficulties?

As a Regulated Awarding Organisation, CIWM is required by the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments where a learner, who is disabled within the definition of the Equality Act 2010, would be at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to someone who is not disabled. CIWM will consider applications for reasonable adjustments (e.g. a reader or extra time) on a case by case basis.

If you want to apply for a reasonable adjustment, please complete the Continuing Competence Access Arrangements Form and email it to access@ciwm.co.uk with any evidence. If CIWM approves your application, you will receive a confirmation email within 5 working days. You will then need to contact Pearson VUE 24 hours after approval, to schedule a test with an ‘accommodation’ at the test centre. Please do not book your test before you have received confirmation from CIWM (WAMITAB) that access arrangements are in place.

Booking the test

You can book your Continuing Competence test at any time on www.pearsonVUE.com/wamitab. You will need a valid credit or debit card and will select the location, date, and time of your test.

It is essential that you provide your name exactly how it appears on the identification (ID) that you will present at the test centre. This includes ensuring CAPITAL letters are used where appropriate. If there is not an exact match, you will not be able to take your test and will not be reimbursed for any fees.

In addition, wherever possible, please ensure that you provide your personal email address and personal mobile telephone number.

Contact Pearson VUE on 0161 855 7316 or email wamitabcustomerservices@pearson.com regarding cancellations, bookings, or any problems you experience during the registration process.

To cancel or reschedule your test, you must contact Pearson VUE directly. Cancelling or rescheduling an exam must be done at least 24 hours prior to the exam appointment time. Late cancellation requests will result in forfeiture of your exam fee and you will need to pay the fee again to take the exam. There is a button on the right-hand side of CIWM (WAMITAB) landing page which allows you to re-schedule your test.

Effective from 1st January 2023 the test fee is £174; this fee covers the Generic Knowledge Test and the Activity Specific Test irrespective of the number of Activity Specific Tests chosen (a maximum of three Activity Specific Tests can be taken at one time).

Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter via email to the email address supplied by the candidate in the registration/booking process. This will confirm the details of your test booking.

No, all payments are made using debit or credit cards at the time of booking and the confirmation letter via email is evidence that the test has been paid for.

Payments are made using a web-based, registration, scheduling and payments system. The payments system requires a credit or debit card. For organisations wanting to purchase vouchers (minimum order 10 vouchers) contact: http://www.pearsonVUE.com/vouchers/pricelist/wamitab.asp. These vouchers will have to be paid for by credit or debit card.

What happens when I arrive at the Test Centre?

If you do not arrive for the test (‘no-show’) or arrive 15 minutes late for your test and are refused admission, you will forfeit your exam fee and will need to pay the fee again to take the exam.

If you are unable to attend your test due to illness, and do not cancel or re-schedule at least 24 hours before your appointment, you will forfeit your exam fee and will need to pay the fee again to take the exam.

If for some reason the test centre is closed due to adverse weather conditions or ‘force majeure’ candidates will be offered a re-test at no cost to themselves. However, if the centre is open and candidates are unable to attend this will be considered as a no-show and you will forfeit your exam fee and will need to pay the fee again to take the exam.

We ask that you arrive at the test centre 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will give you adequate time to complete the necessary sign-in procedures.

Be prepared to show a valid form of personal identification that contains both a photo and a signature which would be either a modern UK photocard driving license (full or provisional) or a passport of any country containing a photograph and signature. If you have none of these, you may present a Citizen’s ID Card. You must bring the original/physical ID to the centre. Photos or copies of ID will not be accepted at the test centre.

It is essential that the identification (ID) you present at the test centre, on the day of your test shows your name exactly as you entered it at the time of booking your test. This includes ensuring CAPITAL letters are used where appropriate.

Continuing Competence learners are now required to have their photo taken on the day of their test. When you book your test, you will be asked to confirm that you understand that you will be required to have your photo taken on the day of your test.

On the test day, if you refuse to have your photo taken, the test centre will not allow you to sit your test. For further information about how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice. If you have any questions, please contact info.admin@ciwm.co.uk

The test is based on multiple-choice with one question at a time shown on the screen. Underneath the question the various answers are set out. To select an answer, you use the mouse to touch the button beside the answer you want on the screen.

Yes, you will be able to go back and forth to questions within your test and change your answers by using the mouse . If candidates are undertaking more than one Activity Specific Test, they will be able to prioritise the test, or questions to take first. Before ending your test, you will be taken to a review screen where you have the option to review all, incomplete or flagged questions.

During your test, you are able to flag questions which you are unsure of and wish to go back to before selecting your final answer. Before ending your test, you will be taken to a review screen where you have the option to review all, incomplete or flagged questions.

If there is a short interruption to the test, candidates are usually able to continue. The answers that have been given up to that point will not normally be lost. If there is a large disruption, then you will be offered a new test free of charge.

Yes, candidates will receive a notification after 30-minutes have elapsed and when there is 5 minutes remaining.

Yes, candidates have the flexibility to use the maximum 60-minute test period as they choose fit. However, the test will end after 60-minutes have elapsed.

Once you have completed all the, you will be taken to a review screen where you have the option to review all, incomplete or flagged questions. Once you are happy with your review and are ready to end your test, you will select the ‘End Review’ button. At this point a message will appear asking you to confirm that you are ready to end your review. Once you select ‘Yes’, you will no longer be able to go back and will be taken to a screen where you will need to select ‘End Test’. Again, another message will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to end your test.

After the test

You will be notified immediately of the outcome at the test centre. Once you select ‘End Test’, your test result for each activity will be shown on screen. In addition, you will also be provided with a printed test score report. If successful, your Continuing Competence certificate will be sent to you by post.

To achieve an overall Pass grade, you must achieve:

A minimum of 70% overall (21/30).

AND

A minimum of 50% of the marks available from each of the three Generic Knowledge Test (GKT) sections.

AND

A minimum of 50% of the marks available from each Activity Specific Test (AST) taken.

Each activity is scored individually alongside the generic sections, and all three elements above must be met to achieve a Pass grade.

If you require an up-to-date continuing competence test to act as the Technically Competent Manager (TCM) on a permitted waste site, then you will have to re-book the test as soon as possible to remain compliant with the requirements of your environmental regulator.

Please note: to meet regulatory requirements continuing competence certificates should be accompanied by a relevant primary qualification, EPOC or facility type if Deemed Competent/Environment Agency Assessed.

In this scenario, or similar scenarios, providing the candidate meets the minimum pass criteria as stated within the test calculation, they will be certificated against Transfer Hazardous Waste, but will not be certificated against Treatment Hazardous Waste.

At the end of the test, you will receive your score report which provides the scores for each component of the Generic Knowledge Test (i.e. legislation, health and safety and environmental protection) and the score for each Activity Specific Test taken. If you are unsuccessful this should enable you to focus your learning for the subsequent test. As the questions are chosen at random, we will be unable to provide information on the specific questions that you did not answer correctly.

If successful, your Continuing Competence certificate will be sent to you by post.

You go back to the booking section of the website using the right-hand navigation – book your test or call Pearson Vue direct on 01618 557316

To comment or complain about the online booking service, please send an email to wamitabcustomerservices@pearson.com. If you have any comments about the structure or questions, then please contact CIWM on info.admin@ciwm.co.uk

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Continuing Competence

Do I need to take the Continuing Competence Test?

Generic Knowledge Test (effective from 1st April 2023)

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test (effective from 1st April 2023)

Generic Knowledge Test (effective until 31st March 2023)

Syllabus areas

Learning Outcomes

Source

1.Waste Classification

2.Duty of Care/ Carrier Registration

3.Hazardous Waste

4.Environmental Permitting Regulations

Syllabus areas

Learning Outcomes

Source

1. Health and Safety Legislation

2. Noise, vibration and asbestos

3. Risk Assessment

4. Hygiene and First Aid

5. People on site

6. Permits to work

7. Requirements of using equipment

8. Requirements of using machinery

9.Manual Handling

Syllabus areas

Learning Outcome

Sources

1. Environmental Risks

2. Controlling Emissions

3. Containment and storage on site

4. Fires

5. Environmental incidents/spillage

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test (effective until 31st March 2023)

About the test

An additional security measure

Important Test Note

Choosing an Activity-Specific Test

FAQs

Before taking the test

What if I have difficulties?

Booking the test

What happens when I arrive at the Test Centre?

After the test