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Certificate III in Waste Management
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CPP30719
You have spent years managing the essential flow of waste collection and resource recovery. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to bring this qualification to our platform. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this pathway and ensure your expertise in waste segregation and hazard management is ready for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification is for those engaged in waste management who undertake waste collection and processing across a range of government and private sectors involved in municipal, solid, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition waste management. Job roles and titles vary across the waste management industry and fall within two key areas of activity: collection: waste collection and transferprocessing: waste treatment, disposal, remediation and resource recovery. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in varied contexts, which involve known routines, methods and procedures, and judgement in recognising waste types and managing hazards. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to the operation of vehicles, plant and equipment used in waste management in some jurisdictions and should be confirmed prior to commencing this qualification. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Qualification Code
CPP30719
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
12 (4 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Resource Recovery Officer | Managing waste segregation and administrative duties to reduce environmental impact through effective recycling. |
| Waste Management Leading Hand | Coordinating work teams and site traffic at waste disposal or recycling facilities to ensure efficient operations. |
| Compost Facility Operator | Overseeing the receipt and processing of organic waste into commercial compost products at recycling centres. |
| Landfill Environmental Leading Hand | Auditing waste types and advising facility users on the correct placement of recyclables and general waste. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification covers the technical competencies for waste management, specific vehicle or plant operation licences are issued by state-based regulators. Holding this qualification does not automatically grant a heavy vehicle or plant operator licence.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting waste management experience
- ✓Position descriptions for resource recovery or leading hand roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from waste facilities
Operational Records
- ✓Waste collection schedules and route logs
- ✓Weighbridge records and waste transfer documentation
- ✓Vehicle and plant operation logs for compactors or tankers
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed JSA, SWMS, and risk assessment documents
- ✓Incident reports and emergency response participation records
- ✓WHS induction records and site safety audit contributions
Resource Recovery
- ✓Evidence of waste segregation and contamination auditing
- ✓Compost facility monitoring logs or organic processing records
- ✓Records of client advice regarding waste placement and suitability
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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