VRQ410 – Principles and practices of managing an inert landfill (Inert Landfill & Deposit for Recovery Operation)

This optional unit falls in the Medium risk tier of the CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence Scheme. 

The initial training course covers a range of aspects from geology, hydrology, site design, barriers, risk assessments, monitoring, pre-acceptance, records, and technical and environmental impacts relevant to an inert landfill. 

On completion of the 5 mandatory units and optional unit VRQ410, the individual can act as the technically competent manager (TCM) of the below site types: 

• Use of waste in a deposit for recovery operation (construction, reclamation, restoration or improvement of land other than by mobile plant)

• Open inert landfill

• Open inert landfill single waste stream

• Closed inert landfill

• Deposit in lagoons of non-hazardous dredging from waterways

• Storage and treatment of dredging for recovery

Applicable Standard Rules Permits: SR2015No39, SR2010No18 

Please note this award is suitable as competence in England and Wales. Those in Northern Ireland and Scotland will need to check with NIEA/SEPA prior to enrolment.