PWM-Waste Management: General Waste and Recyclable Waste Collection and Management (Level 2)
About This Course
This course is only for the low wage workers in the PWM-Waste Management Sector.
At the end of this module, you will be able to operate compaction vehicles, such as rear and loaders, side loaders and compaction equipment to collect and transport waste.
What You'll Learn
- Ensure waste collected are secured in containment containers.
- Ensure that there is no sullage water leakage and mechanical covers are lowered before leaving waste collection points.
- Dispose general and/or recyclable waste in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment to perform general and/or recyclable waste collection and disposal.
- Perform waste collection ensuring self and other road users’ safety.
- Replenish consumables used to in preparation - Ensure compaction vehicles are in good working condition prior to deployment.
- Operate, inspect and maintain the loading equipment, packing systems and devices.
Entry Requirements
- 21 years and above.
- Speak, listen and read English at Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3, and manipulate numbers at Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
- Never attended school; pre-primary / kindergarten education; primary education without PSLE / PSPE certification or equivalent.
- Possess Class 4 and above driving license.
- Minimum of two months of work experience in the waste management (waste collection) industry as a Class A & B GWCs Driver / Senior Driver / Captain. Those who operates compaction vehicles and equipment to collect, compress, transport and dispose waste.