waste and scrap products
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Recycling workers clean materials and remove waste, and ensure the waste and collected materials are sorted in the appropriate recycling containers. They also dismantle vehicles and sort the parts collected, and deposit recyclable materials onto conveyor belts where they can be further sorted.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competenceshealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
waste management
The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste incineration.
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Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecollect broken appliances
Collect or receive products which are no longer functional and cannot be repaired from households, organisations or collection facilities so that they can be sorted for disposal or recycling.
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Sector-specific
2 competencesassess waste type
Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations in order to assess whether they need to be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise be treated.
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dismantle broken appliances
Dismantle equipment and appliances which are broken and ineligible for repair so that their separate components can be sorted, recycled, and disposed of in a manner which is compliant with waste and recycling legislation.
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Cross-sector
6 competencesensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
Implement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.
handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
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- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
operate recycling processing equipment
Operate recycling processing equipment such as granulators, crushers and balers; process and sort materials to be recycled.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceelectronics principles
The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.
Cross-sector
3 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
hazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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Optional skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemonitor composting
Mix the biodegradable materials respecting the appropriate proportion and monitor the degradation process of organic waste.
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Sector-specific
6 competencescontrol delivered waste
Carry out receiving controls identifying, inspecting and declaring the delivered waste.
drain hazardous liquids
Drain substances which pose health and safety risks from equipment, appliances or installations in order to store the liquids according to safety guidelines and dispose or treat them as required.
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educate on recycling regulations
Educate organisations and individuals on the correct procedures and legislation concerning the recycling of different types of waste in different types of containers, waste collection procedures, and on the sanctions following non-compliance to legislation.
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install recycling containers
Take care of the installation of containers for recyclable waste, such as cardboard paper, glass bottles and clothing, in the appropriate places.
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maintain sorting equipment
Perform routine maintenance as well as minor repairs on the equipment used for sorting waste and recyclable materials.
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise on waste management procedures
Advise organisations on the implementation of waste regulations and on improvement strategies for waste management and waste minimisation, to increase environmentally sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
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assess contamination
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
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avoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
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dispose of hazardous waste
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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dispose of non-hazardous waste
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.
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follow recycling collection schedules
Follow and apply waste collection schedules, handed out by the organisations who collect and process the materials for recycling, in order to optimise efficiency and service.
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maintain recycling records
Maintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.
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operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
remove contaminants
Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.
sort waste
Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.