Waste Management

Leave a lasting impression on the future by sustaining the present NOW!

It may not sound like the most glamourous of careers, however a profession within the waste management sector is more rewarding than you may first imagine. In today’s economy effective disposal and recycling of waste is big news, people pay through the nose to be able to label themselves as ethical, and sustaining our environment is considered one of the most important jobs of the twenty first century. Now you can train practically to become part of that sector and quite simply earn whilst you learn. Using professionals in the industry we will give you comprehensive tuition that draws on their experience ensuring you receive the best qualification that is recognized nationwide.

Career Opportunities

Choosing to take the waste management apprenticeship will open up an array of careers that you never dreamed would fall under such a category. The pay is generally excellent, and the working hours manageable. As most recycling centres are government run, the packages are worth the work, with bonuses, holiday and double time making sure you waste nothing but your unemployment!

Waste Management is described in a manner of different ways from sustainable resource management to treatment of waste materials. All indicate a different job in the field, and all include specific apprenticeships.

The disposal of waste can be hazardous, so our apprenticeships include the safe handling of poisons and chemicals, coupled with customer service skills to put to use when persuading Aunty Nora to recycle her carrier bags and not store them under the kitchen sink for decades.

With your certification you will be able to aim for positions of management and supervisor status, as well as technical employment, operating of heavy machinery and advisor to companies with a huge carbon footprint.

The list is quite possibly endless, and with a Universal Training apprenticeship, you will have the foundations to build on that career that you always though was beyond your reach. Raise your expectations and start you new career path today.

The Apprenticeship

Launched by Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), the sector skills council for the gas, power, and waste management and water industries, the training is fully accredited by the Waste Management Industry Training & Advisory Board (WAMITAB).

The training itself consists of a number of key elements that are common to both supervisory and operational levels such as: how to work safely within the waste and recycling industry, understanding the purpose of environmental protection and how to identify and resolve disagreements.

Level 2 learners can then choose from additional modules such as: understanding reasons and targets for recycling and maintaining confidentiality of information. While Level 3 learners can select from modules including: policy & legislation and understanding management systems.

 Qualification

It can take from just a matter of months to a couple of years to become fully certified. On completion, the newly graduated professionals will be the proud owners of either a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Waste Management (QCF). This nationally recognised qualification is valued by employers everywhere, providing the perfect launch pad for your chosen career.

The list is quite simply limitless, and with the range of courses on offer you can choose the career path that is best suited to your ideal final destination.

Call us today on 0121 2851023  to chat to one of our advisors, and see what we can do for your future.

By enrolling with us today, you are already 90% there; a team of qualified professionals will give you first class instruction, from your first day until you hold your own certificate proudly in your hand.