§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

waste broker

Waste brokers act as mediating party between clients and waste management industries.

Description

Waste brokers act as mediating party between clients and waste management industries. They ensure the waste is collected from the client by a specialised professional, and transported to a waste mangement facility where it is processed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of waste collection vehicles waste transport legislation waste management

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hazardous waste storage hazardous materials transportation waste and scrap products

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

communicate with waste treatment facilities maintain waste collection records coordinate shipments of waste materials identify customer's needs ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations communicate with customers communicate with waste collectors ensure compliance with environmental legislation

OPTIONALOptional competences

coordinate shipments of recycling materials advise on waste management procedures coordinate waste management procedures monitor legislation developments inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations establish waste collection routes apply transportation management concepts implement transport strategy investigate complaints about improper waste handling update licenses

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)