Sustainable Resource Management
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Sustainable Resource Management like?
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on outdoor role or a strategic management position, there is a wide range of opportunities available to you in the Scottish waste management and recycling industry. It covers transportation, energy, logistics, industrial processing and a wide variety of other critical jobs.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 5
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management at SCQF Level 5.
Your qualification includes:
industry-focused vocational SVQ units alongside training in core business skills
an enhancement module covering Sustainable Resource Management principles
real-world industry in a range of work experience
Waste Operations: Waste Collection Operative at SCQF Level 5
Waste Operations: Waste Collection Driver at SCQF Level 5
Waste Operations: Waste Site Operative at SCQF Level 5
Waste Operations: Waste Weighbridge Operative at SCQF Level 5
Waste Operations: Waste Team Leader at SCQF Level 5
Frontline Environmental Services at SCQF Level 5
What will I learn?
Depending on the qualification units that you decide to complete, you'll learn how to:
work safely within the waste and recycling industry
understand and follow environmental protection laws and guidelines
identify and process hazardous waste
Correctly transport and manage different waste types
Utilise management systems to plan resource usage effectively
You will also develop the following core skills:
information and communication technology skills
numeracy
communication
problem-solving
teamwork
These are practical, transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of job sectors. Examples include construction, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and many other vital industries.
Where could it take me?
There is a range of options available to you once you successfully complete this Modern Apprenticeship. You can either continue your formal education or learn at work with a job in the sector.
Further education: Continue your studies with qualifications at a higher level. This Modern Apprenticeship can provide progression opportunities to courses such as a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Sustainable Resource Management or Waste Management.
Straight to work: Use your sustainable resource management qualification to apply for and begin work as soon as you have completed your apprenticeship. You could secure employment in jobs such as:
environmental services operative
weighbridge operator
transfer station supervisor
sustainability officer
refuse collector
recycling centre operative
Entry requirements
There are no requirements or restrictions for entry into this apprenticeship. However it's recommended that you have an interest in working outdoors and can perform physically demanding tasks if necessary.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.