PWM-Waste Management: General Waste and Recyclable Waste Collection and Management (Level 1)
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 identify the different types of general waste, recyclable waste and waste classifications, and perform waste collection using appropriate equipment and disposal in a safe manner to ensure safe public health and environment.
What You'll Learn
- Use appropriate PPE to perform waste collection.
- Perform waste collection in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures related to Class A and Class B General Waste and/or Recyclable Waste.
- Ensure waste collected are secured in appropriate containment containers.
- Ensure waste collection point is cleaned up in the event of spillages during collection.
- Replenish consumables in preparation for next waste collection trip.
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.
- Minimum of two months of work experience in the waste management (waste collection) industry as a Class A & B GWCs Crew / Senior Crew / Team Lead / Supervisor.