Sludge and Greasy Waste Collection and Management (Level 1)
About This Course
At the end of this course, you will be able to identify different types of sludge and greasy waste and perform waste collection and disposal using appropriate vechicles and/or equipment in a safe manner to ensure safe public health and environment. You will also be equipped with the essential knowledghe and skills to perform your duties relating to collection and disposal of Class C General Waste.
What You'll Learn
- Use appropriate PPE to perform waste collection and disposal.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment used are in good working condition prior to deployment.
- Operate, inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment used for Class C General Waste collection.
- Perform waste collection in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures.
- Ensure waste collected are secured within the tankers and equipment used for Class C General Waste.
- Ensure waste collection point is cleaned up in the event of spillages during collection.
- Discharge and/or dispose sludge and/or greasy waste at PUB’s WRPs in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures/
- Replenish consumables in preparation for next waste collection trip.
Entry Requirements
- 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 C GWCs Crew / Senior Crew / Team Lead / Supervisor / Driver / Senior Driver / Captain.