You will learn to

• Identify different types of waste for recycling and disposal, the types of waste collection vehicle, the appropriate personal protective equipment for management of different types of waste, organise procedures for sorting waste received at the facility, types of abnormalities encountered during waste sorting operation, basic understanding of Environmental Public Health Act (including GWC and GWDF regulations), Environment Protection and Management Act, Hazardous Waste Act and Workplace Safety and Health Act.

Objectives

• Inspect collected / received waste to identify and handle bulky waste / combustible / flammable / hazardous according to organisation procedures.
• Transfer the sorted waste to storage area or for compaction or for treatment.
• Use assigned personal protective equipment to performance waste sorting.
• Handle co-mingled waste to feed the sorting line.
• Perform waste sorting in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines.
• Replenish consumables used to prepare for the next waste sorting process.
• Maintain tools, equipment and personal protective equipment in accordance to organisation guidelines.
• Report to appropriate person if work cannot be carried out.

Assessment

Entry Requirements

Who should attend

• Sorter
• Senior Sorter
• Machine Operator
• Team Lead