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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer CIWM has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and CIWM awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from CIWM.
01What it is
Diploma Level 2 in Sustainable Recycling Activities, covering essential practices and knowledge in recycling.
These are the units CIWM registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Annog gwasanaethau ailgylchu drwy hyrwyddo Real unit · CIWM
Encouraging recycling services through promotion and collabouration with others.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe various recycling services and their purposes.
Assemble products for display in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
This unit provides learners with the skills to assemble products for display in a retail environment. You'll follow instructions, use correct assembly techniques, and evaluate the quality and stability of displays.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble products effectively for display in a retail environment
Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to carry out routine checks on recycling plant and equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance. The unit covers hazard identification, inspection procedures, data recording, and problem resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the recycling workplace and equipment
- Inspect recycling plant and equipment for defects or damage, following established procedures
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to plant and equipment checks
- Resolve problems that could affect the task at hand, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and contributes to a positive working environment
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling plant and equipment maintenance
- Inspect recycling plant and equipment for defects or damage, following established procedures
Casglu deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Collecting recyclable and other materials per procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Ensure safe collection protocols are followed.
Cash up in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
You'll develop the ability to accurately cash up at the end of a trading period in a retail environment. The unit covers counting till contents, reconciling cash with electronic records, reporting discrepancies, and securely storing cash and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately cash up at the end of a trading period in a retail environment
Collect recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
You'll develop the ability to collect recyclables and other materials safely and efficiently. The unit covers health and safety risk identification, use of personal protective equipment, data communication, and problem resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace
- Collect recyclables and other materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- Use and communicate data and information effectively within the workplace
- Resolve problems that could affect the collection process efficiently
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and contributes to team goals
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling within the relevant jurisdiction
- Understand the process for collecting recyclables and other materials, including different types of materials and collection methods
Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities Real unit · CIWM
This unit develops learners' ability to communicate effectively with the public and external parties about recycling activities. You'll promote the organisation positively, maintain public health and safety, and adhere to regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate with the public and other persons external to the organisation in a way that promotes a positive image of the organisation and its recycling activities
- Maintain the health and safety of the public during recycling activities
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance when communicating with the public and others about recycling
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling activities
- Communicate effectively with the public and others regarding recycling activities, addressing their queries and concerns appropriately
Comply with Health and safety processes and procedures in the workplace Real unit · CIWM
You'll gain skills to comply with health and safety processes in the recycling workplace. The unit includes monitoring hazards, maintaining safe environments, reporting breaches, and resolving safety-related problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor and maintain health and safety in the workplace during recycling activities, adhering to relevant procedures
- Maintain the safety of plant, equipment and the working environment, reporting any defects or hazards
- Use and communicate data and information related to health and safety effectively
- Resolve problems that could affect the safe working environment promptly and effectively
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and promotes a safe working culture
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, with a focus on health and safety aspects
- Understand health and safety in the recycling industry, including common hazards and control measures
Comply with health and safety processes and procedures in the workplace Real unit · CIWM
Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling and maintain health and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe responsibilities of the employer and employee under the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’.
- Understand health and safety in the recycling industry.
Control the handover of recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to control the handover of recyclables and other materials safely and efficiently. The unit includes adjusting equipment, monitoring performance, communicating data, resolving problems, and complying with relevant regulations and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Adjust equipment used in recycling processes to ensure safe and efficient handover of materials
- Use and communicate data and information related to the handover of recyclable materials
- Resolve problems which could affect the safe and efficient handover of recyclable materials
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance when handing over recyclable materials
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling activities
- Understand how to safely handover recyclables and other materials, adhering to relevant procedures and guidelines
Control the movement of recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
You'll gain knowledge and skills to control the movement of recyclables and other materials safely and efficiently. The unit includes hazard identification, correct handling techniques, data communication, problem resolution, and adherence to regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace
- Collect and move recyclables and other materials safely
- Use and communicate data and information accurately
- Resolve problems that could affect the movement of recyclable materials efficiently
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance when handling recyclables
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling processes
- Collect and move recyclables and other materials safely and efficiently
Control the reception of recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to control the reception of recyclables and other materials following established procedures. You'll develop skills in material checking, sorting, data recording, communication, and health and safety problem-solving.
What you'll be able to do
- Receive recyclables and other materials in accordance with established procedures
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to the reception of materials
- Resolve problems which could affect health and safety during the reception of materials, following appropriate procedures
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and contributes to a positive working environment
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling operations and material reception
- Understand how to control the reception of recyclables and other materials to ensure safety and efficiency
Control vehicle movements on recycling site Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to control vehicle movements safely and efficiently on a recycling site. You'll identify hazards, apply health and safety legislation, communicate effectively, resolve problems, and work in a manner that supports effective performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to controlling vehicle movements in the workplace
- Safely and effectively control vehicle movements on a recycling site
- Use and communicate data and information related to vehicle movements on a recycling site
- Resolve problems which could affect the safe and effective control of vehicles on a recycling site
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance when controlling vehicle movements on a recycling site
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling activities
- Control vehicle movements safely and effectively on a recycling site
Cyfathrebu â’r cyhoedd a phobl eraill ynghylch gweithgareddau ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Communicating effectively about recycling activities with the public and others.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement procedures for handling questions from the public.
Cyflawni archwiliadau rheolaidd ar beiriannau a chyfarpar a ddefnyddir mewn gweithgareddau ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Conducting regular inspections of machinery used in recycling activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify equipment that requires inspection and maintenance.
Cynnal a chadw peiriannau a chyfarpar arbenigol i brosesu deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Maintaining specialised machinery for processing recyclable materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify maintenance needs for machinery used in recycling.
Cynnal diogelwch y cyfleusterau a’r cyfarpar a ddefnyddir ar gyfer gweithgareddau ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Maintaining the security of facilities used in recycling activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe procedures for securing recycling areas and equipment.
Datblygu perfformiad personol Real unit · CIWM
Developing personal performance in a recycling context.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify tasks and activities in their own area of responsibility.
Datblygu perthnasoedd gyda chydweithwyr ac eraill Real unit · CIWM
Developing relationships with co-workers and others in the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain why good working relationships are important.
Defnyddio cerbyd yn ddiogel ac yn effeithlon yn ystod gweithgareddau ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Using vehicles safely and efficiently during recycling activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify risks during vehicle operation.
Defnyddio cyfarpar trin a thrafod mecanyddol yn y diwydiant ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Using mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify physical characteristics of recyclable materials for handling.
Defnyddio peiriannau a chyfarpar arbenigol i brosesu deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Using specialist machinery for processing recyclable materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe procedures for operating recycling equipment safely.
Deliver goods from a retail environment to the customer’s delivery address Real unit · CIWM
You'll understand the role of the delivery person in representing a retail organisation and delivering goods professionally. The unit covers preparation, conveyance, and communication skills necessary for effective customer service during deliveries.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of the delivery person in promoting a positive impression of the retail organisation
- Prepare to deliver goods from a retail environment to customers’ delivery addresses
- Convey goods from a retail environment to customers’ delivery addresses safely and efficiently
- Complete deliveries of goods at customers’ delivery addresses in a professional and timely manner
Develop personal performance Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to develop, implement, and review a personal performance plan aligned with organisational goals. You'll set SMART objectives, identify necessary resources, resolve performance-related problems, and understand regulatory requirements to improve their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a personal performance plan with clear objectives and targets
- Implement the personal performance plan, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed
- Review the personal performance plan to evaluate its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Resolve problems that could affect personal performance, seeking support when necessary
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, demonstrating professionalism and commitment
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Improve personal performance through continuous professional development and feedback
Develop relationships with colleagues and others Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and others. The unit focuses on communication, professional boundaries, problem resolution, and working practices that support effective performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and others in a professional manner
- Use and communicate data and information effectively when interacting with colleagues and others
- Resolve problems which could damage effective relationships with colleagues and others
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance when interacting with colleagues and others
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling and how they impact working relationships
- Understand how to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and others
Dewis a defnyddio cynwysyddion ar gyfer deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Choosing and using containers for recyclable materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and select appropriate containers for different materials.
Didoli a pharatoi deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Sorting and preparing materials for recycling and other uses.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate methodologies for sorting recyclable materials.
Display stock to promote sales to customers in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
This unit covers health and safety considerations, legal requirements, and visual merchandising techniques for displaying stock to promote sales in retail. You'll prepare and set up displays effectively while managing risks and complying with labelling regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of checking for potential health and safety issues before setting up and dismantling displays in a retail environment
- Understand how displays help to promote sales to customers
- Know about legal requirements for labelling products in a display within a retail environment
- Establish the availability of space and other resources needed for a display
- Prepare a display area for use in a retail environment effectively
- Set up a display in a retail environment to maximise sales
- Label a display of stock accurately in a retail environment
- Dismantle a display safely in a retail environment
Encourage recycling services through promotion Real unit · CIWM
This unit develops learners' ability to promote recycling services through effective communication and data analysis. You'll raise awareness, encourage participation, and resolve issues affecting recycling efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Promote recycling services to colleagues and others, encouraging participation and awareness
- Use and communicate data and information related to recycling services effectively
- Resolve problems which could affect the recycling of materials, finding solutions to improve efficiency
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and supports the promotion of recycling
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, ensuring compliance in promotional activities
- Understand Recycling Services, including their benefits, processes, and target audiences
Hybu cynaliadwyedd ac arferion amgylcheddol da yn y diwydiant ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Promoting sustainable practices and good environmental practices in the recycling industry.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify methods to reduce environmental impact during work activities.
Maintain plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable and other materials Real unit · CIWM
This unit covers the maintenance of plant and equipment used in processing recyclable and other materials. You'll identify health and safety risks, follow manufacturer and organisational procedures, communicate data effectively, and resolve maintenance-related problems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace, adhering to relevant guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain plant and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Resolve problems which could affect the maintenance of plant and equipment, using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, including relevant legislation and industry best practices.
- Maintain plant and equipment for the processing of recyclable and other materials, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Maintain the security of facilities and equipment used for recycling activities Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to maintain the security of recycling facilities and equipment. The unit includes identifying health and safety risks, implementing security measures, communicating information, and resolving security issues while adhering to relevant guidelines and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace, adhering to relevant guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain the security of facilities and equipment, implementing appropriate security measures and protocols.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Resolve problems which could affect the security of the facilities, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and reporting procedures.
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, including relevant legislation and industry best practices.
- Understand health, safety and security procedures within the recycling environment, and their importance in maintaining a safe working environment.
Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment Real unit · CIWM
You'll understand and apply safe manual handling, lifting, and moving techniques within a waste environment. The unit covers hazard identification, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment, and following procedures to ensure safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to prepare for handling and lifting loads in a waste environment
- Understand procedures and instructions for handling and lifting loads in a waste environment
- Handle and lift loads safely and effectively in a waste environment
Operate a vehicle safely and efficiently during recycling activities Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to operate recycling vehicles safely and efficiently. You'll identify workplace hazards, follow health and safety legislation, communicate data, resolve problems, and comply with relevant regulations and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace
- Operate a recycling vehicle safely
- Use and communicate data and information effectively
- Resolve problems which could affect health and safety during recycling activities
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance in recycling operations
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling activities
- Operate a recycling vehicle safely and efficiently
Operate specialist plant and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
This unit equips learners to operate specialist plant and equipment for processing recyclables safely and effectively. You'll identify hazards, follow safety procedures, communicate data, and resolve operational problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace
- Operate specialist plant and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials safely and effectively
- Use and communicate data and information related to the operation of plant and equipment
- Resolve problems which could affect the operation of plant and equipment promptly and effectively
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and contributes to team goals
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, including those specific to plant and equipment operation
- Operate specialist plant and equipment, including pre-start checks, operational procedures, and shut-down procedures
Place goods and materials into storage in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
You'll understand safe storage requirements for goods and materials in a retail environment. The unit includes hazard identification, health and safety guidelines, and procedures for resolving problems with storage facilities and equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements for storing goods and materials safely in a retail environment
- Know procedures for resolving problems with storage facilities and equipment effectively
- Place goods and materials into storage correctly in a retail environment
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to plan, allocate, and monitor work within a team effectively. The unit covers resource identification, task prioritisation, managing team members, evaluating performance, and implementing improvements to achieve team objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan work effectively for a team, taking into account available resources and deadlines.
- Allocate work appropriately across a team, considering individual skills and experience.
- Manage team members effectively to achieve team objectives, providing support and guidance as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members against agreed targets and standards.
- Improve the performance of a team through coaching, training, and other development activities.
Process payments for purchases in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
This unit covers the legal and organisational requirements for processing payments in a retail environment. You'll understand data protection and security principles and be able to process various payment methods accurately and efficiently.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand legal and organisational requirements for processing payments in a retail environment, including data protection and security
- Process payments for purchases in a retail environment accurately and efficiently, using different payment methods
Promote sustainability and environmental good practice in the recycling industry Real unit · CIWM
This unit provides knowledge and skills to promote sustainability and environmental good practice in the recycling industry. You'll understand regulations, resolve environmental issues, and communicate data to support effective performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Work in line with established environmental practices and procedures
- Use and communicate data and information effectively in relation to environmental practices
- Resolve environmental problems that occur during recycling activities, following appropriate procedures
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance and contributes to a positive working environment
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling operations
- Understand environmental good practice and its importance in the recycling industry
Receive goods and materials into storage in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
You'll understand procedures for preparing to receive and receiving goods and materials into storage in a retail environment. The unit emphasises health and safety, security considerations, and the responsibilities involved in handling deliveries.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of preparing for expected deliveries in a retail environment
- Understand own responsibility for handling goods and materials safely and securely
- Prepare to receive deliveries in a retail environment, ensuring appropriate space and equipment are available
- Receive deliveries into storage in a retail environment, following organisational procedures and health and safety guidelines
Reduce security risks in a retail environment Real unit · CIWM
This unit provides learners with knowledge of security risks in retail environments and their potential impact. You'll implement measures to reduce risks such as theft, vandalism, and fraud, promoting security awareness within the retail setting.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of security risks that can arise in a retail environment
- Implement measures to reduce security risks in a retail environment
Resolve customer service problems Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to recognise and resolve customer service problems within a defined context. You'll select appropriate solutions, understand problem impacts, and apply relevant organisational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise customer service problems within a defined context
- Select the correct solution to resolve specific customer service problems
- Take appropriate action to resolve customer service problems effectively
- Resolve a range of customer service problems, including relevant policies and procedures
Rheoli symudiad deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Managing the movement of recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement safety measures while moving materials effectively.
Rheoli symudiadau cerbydau ar safle ailgylchu Real unit · CIWM
Managing vehicle movements on recycling sites.
What you'll be able to do
- Organise vehicle flows within the site for efficiency.
Rheoli trosglwyddiad deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Managing the transfer of recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate effectively during the transfer of materials.
Rheoli’r gwaith o dderbyn deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill Real unit · CIWM
Managing the acceptance of recyclable and other materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Assess risks associated with receiving materials.
Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
This unit equips learners to select and use appropriate containers for recyclables and other materials while adhering to health and safety regulations. You'll identify workplace risks, dispose of materials correctly, communicate relevant information, and resolve safety issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace when handling recyclables and other materials
- Select and use appropriate containers for recyclables and other materials
- Dispose of recyclables and other materials in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
- Use and communicate data and information related to the handling and disposal of recyclables and other materials
- Resolve problems which could affect health and safety during the handling and disposal of recyclables and other materials
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance in the handling and disposal of recyclables and other materials
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling different types of materials
- Select and use containers for recycling materials effectively and safely
Set objectives and provide support for team members Real unit · CIWM
You'll learn to set team objectives, communicate purpose, and support team members effectively. The unit includes planning, monitoring progress, and recognising achievements within the context of organisational goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate a team’s purpose and objectives clearly to the team members.
- Develop a plan with team members showing how team objectives will be met effectively.
- Support team members by identifying opportunities for development and providing appropriate support.
- Monitor and evaluate progress towards team objectives and recognise individual and team achievement.
Sort and Prepare Recyclables and Other Materials for Processing. Real unit · CIWM
You'll be able to sort and prepare recyclable materials according to specified procedures and standards. The unit covers identification of materials, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining a safe working environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Sort and prepare recyclable materials according to specified procedures and standards
- Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment, taking appropriate action
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, contributing to team goals and productivity
- Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Maintain a safe working environment, identifying and mitigating potential hazards
- Sort and prepare recyclable materials, including different types of materials and sorting techniques
Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials Real unit · CIWM
It teaches you to sort and prepare recyclables and other materials according to established categories and quality standards. You'll identify health and safety hazards, follow procedures, communicate data, and resolve problems to support effective and safe sorting operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace, adhering to relevant guidelines and procedures.
- Sort recyclables and other materials according to established categories and quality standards.
- Use and communicate data and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Resolve problems which could affect the task at hand, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and seeking assistance when necessary.
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, including relevant legislation and industry best practices.
- Sort and prepare recyclables and other materials, ensuring efficient processing and minimising contamination.
Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations Real unit · CIWM
You'll gain knowledge and skills to sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations. The unit covers relevant regulations, correct sorting procedures, and the importance of environmental compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations, including relevant regulations and guidelines
- Sort goods and materials for recycling or disposal in logistics operations, adhering to safety procedures and environmental standards
Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods Real unit · CIWM
You'll gain knowledge of procedures and documentation for supervising the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in logistics operations. The unit covers effective supervision to ensure accuracy and efficiency in logistics processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations, including relevant procedures and documentation
- Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety
Use mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry Real unit · CIWM
This unit provides learners with the skills to safely operate mechanical handling equipment in the recycling industry. You'll follow health and safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, handle materials, communicate data, and resolve safety-related problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Work in accordance with health and safety procedures and risk assessments when using mechanical handling equipment
- Mechanically handle recyclables and other materials safely and efficiently, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Use and communicate data and information related to mechanical handling operations accurately and effectively
- Resolve problems that could affect health and safety during mechanical handling operations, taking appropriate corrective action
- Work in a manner which underpins effective performance, demonstrating responsibility and teamwork
- Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Understand mechanical handling procedures, including equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Assist in the safe operation of the work vehicle during recycling activities
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Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
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Collect and transport casualty vehicles for salvage or recycling
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Collect consignments of confidential material
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Collect recyclable materials
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Collect recyclables and other materials
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Communicate effectively with the public and others on recycling activities
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Contribute to the generation and retention of recycling business
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Control Vehicle Movements on Site
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Control the movement of recyclables and other materials
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Control the reception of recyclables and other materials
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Control the transfer of recyclable materials
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Control the transfer of recyclable materials
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Control vehicle movements on site of recycling activity
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Depollute End of Life Vehicles
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Develop and maintain personal performance on recycling activities
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Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders in a waste management utilities environment
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Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
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04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Where this can lead
Circular Economy Specialist
This work can lead to strategy roles shaping how a whole business unit approaches circularity, or management roles overseeing circular economy operations across multiple sites.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by CIWM rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Annog gwasanaethau ailgylchu drwy hyrwyddoAssemble products for display in a retail environmentCarry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activitiesCasglu deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraillCash up in a retail environmentCollect recyclables and other materialsCommunicate with the public and others on recycling activitiesComply with Health and safety processes and procedures in the workplace
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration The Coach Make the case from “Display stock to promote sales to customers in a retail environment” to me in thirty seconds. I am the person who signs it off and I am already late.
You It would improve engagement and bring us in line with best practice.
The Coach Neither of those costs me anything to say no to. Open with the number that changes if I do nothing.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Display stock to promote sales to customers in a retail environment” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Comply with Health and safety processes and procedures in the workplace” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 2 Diploma for Sustainable Recycling Activities
- Assist in the safe operation of the work vehicle during recycling activities
- Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
- Collect and transport casualty vehicles for salvage or recycling
- Collect consignments of confidential material
- Collect recyclable materials
- Collect recyclables and other materials
- Communicate effectively with the public and others on recycling activities
- Contribute to the generation and retention of recycling business
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Annog gwasanaethau ailgylchu drwy hyrwyddo, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Encouraging recycling services through promotion and collabouration with others.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 2 Diploma for Sustainable Recycling Activities
52 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by CIWM.
- Annog gwasanaethau ailgylchu drwy hyrwyddo
- Assemble products for display in a retail environment
- Carry out routine checks on plant and equipment used in recycling activities
- Casglu deunyddiau y gellir eu hailgylchu a deunyddiau eraill
- Cash up in a retail environment
- Collect recyclables and other materials
and 46 more in the full unit list below.
Free tools
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Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.
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