Domain - Zero Waste Theory and Practice

Apply zero waste principles in a workplace

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22676 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in any industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply zero waste principles in a workplace.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of hygiene and health for working in a resource recovery or solid waste context
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22637 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the resource recovery and solid waste industries. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe factors relating to personal health and hygiene at resource recovery or solid waste facilities; describe nutrition and hydration requirements for resource recovery or solid waste personnel; describe the prevention and control of substance use at a resource recovery or solid waste facility; and describe symptoms, causes, and effects of fatigue and stress on resource recovery or solid waste facility personnel, and explain ways to reduce them.

Standard-setting body:

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Discuss key concepts of zero waste theory and practice

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22677 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in the resource recovery and other industries. People credited with this unit standard are able to: discuss key concepts of the theory of zero waste, and explain how zero waste concepts are put into practice.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of Māori and another culture's perspectives of waste

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22681 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain Maori perspectives of waste; and explain another culture''s perspectives of waste.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Research and advise on options for zero waste in households

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22688 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to research and advise on options for zero waste in households

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Explain zero waste options and priorities in a specified industry

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22692 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain zero waste options and priorities in a specified industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Plan and facilitate an event recycling programme based on zero waste principles

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22678 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan for and promote a recycling programme based on zero waste principles for a public event; and facilitate waste minimisation at a public event.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for achieving zero waste

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22680 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of strategies for achieving zero waste.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Explain sustainability, resource efficiency, and cleaner production in relation to zero waste

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22682 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain concepts of sustainability, resource efficiency, and cleaner production in relation to zero waste.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of resource efficiency and cleaner production initiatives

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22683 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in business or government whose role it is to promote, support, and encourage the implementation of sustainable management practices and cleaner production. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the development of resource efficiency and cleaner production initiatives; and explain requirements for maintaining resource efficiency and cleaner production programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Develop a programme for measuring and monitoring resource efficiency and cleaner production

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22684 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working in business or government whose role it is to promote, support, and encourage the implementation of sustainable management practices and cleaner production. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the measurement and monitoring of resource efficiency and cleaner production; develop a programme for measuring the resource efficiency and cleaner production of a product; and develop a programme to monitor the resource efficiency and cleaner production of a product.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Analyse an industry process for the implementation of zero waste principles

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22685 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for a zero waste process analysis; analyse data for opportunities to apply zero waste principles; and report on a zero waste process analysis.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Analyse a community or institution for the implementation of zero waste principles

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22686 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: analyse a community or institution for the implementation of zero waste principles.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Facilitate the zero waste component of a community project

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22687 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to facilitate the zero waste component of a community project.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Apply knowledge of demographics and geography to the design of a zero waste service

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22689 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the demographics and geography of a community; and apply demographic and geographic data to the design of a zero waste service.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Plan and implement a programme to support zero waste within a community

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22691 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and implement a programme to support zero waste within a community.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Explain strategies for engaging industry partners in zero waste programmes

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22693 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to explain strategies for engaging industry partners in zero waste programmes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Plan, organise, and lead a site visit for developing a zero waste partnering programme

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22694 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and organise a site visit for developing a partnering programme for resource efficiency or cleaner production; and lead a site visit for developing a zero waste partnering programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Explain the tailoring of zero waste programmes to meet the needs of an industry

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22695 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who educate or advise others about zero waste procedures. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain the tailoring of zero waste programmes to meet the needs of an industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Advise on zero waste options for a commercial enterprise

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22696 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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This unit standard is for people working as company environmental coordinators. People credited with this unit standard are able to: choose indicators for evaluating zero waste options for a commercial enterprise; analyse a commercial enterprise to determine its zero waste performance; and recommend best practice for zero waste in a commercial enterprise.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Plan, prepare, and implement a zero waste product development project

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22690 Unit Standard 60 Credits

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This unit standard is for leaders of projects for product development. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for, and implement a zero waste product development project.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Advise on zero waste options for an industry

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22697 Unit Standard 40 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: analyse the zero waste status of an industry; and recommend improvements to raise the zero waste status of an industry

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council