SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II COURSE

The TESDA Course in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II consists of competencies that a person must achieve to direct dumping/disposal of in-coming waste in the active cell and perform post-dumping activities.

A trainee or student who has achieved this TESDA Course in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II is competent to be:

• Sanitary Landfill Facility (SLF) Spotter

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students wishing to enroll in these course qualifications should possess the following requirements:

• Able to read and write
• Not physically impaired for the course

This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational attainment, appropriate work experience, and others that may be required of the trainees by the school or training center delivering the TVET program

SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II COURSE MODULE

Course Title: SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS
Level: NC II
Nominal Training Duration :

(Basic Competency) 18 Hours
(Common Competency) 44 Hours
(Core Competency) 40 Hours

Total Duration: 102 Hours

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitude of Sanitary Landfill Operations (SLF) Spotter in accordance to industry standards. It covers the basic, common, and core competencies in managing in-coming waste in active cell.

The training center has the option to partner with an operational SLF in providing facilities and equipment in the conduct of training and assessment.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II

To obtain this TESDA course in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

These units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE	CORE COMPETENCIES (40 Hours)
UTL541301	Direct dumping/disposal of in-coming waste in the active cell
UTL541302	Perform post-dumping activities
UNIT CODE	COMMON COMPETENCIES (44 Hours)
TRS311201	Develop and update industry knowledge
TRS311204	Perform workplace security and safety practices
UTL532201	Maintain environmental health and awareness in the workplace
UNIT CODE	BASIC COMPETENCIES (18 Hours)
500311105	Participate in workplace communication
500311106	Work in a team environment
500311107	Practice career professionalism
500311108	Practice occupational health and safety procedures

This section gives the details and contents of the units of competency required in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II. These units of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

This section gives the details of the contents of the core units of competency required in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC II.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DIRECT DUMPING/DISPOSAL OF IN-COMING WASTE IN THE ACTIVE CELL
UNIT CODE : UTL541301

This unit involves the directing of dumping/ disposal of incoming wastes at the active cell of the Sanitary Landfill Facility (SLF)

1. Check road access to active cell
   • Road condition, cleanliness and passability of the road for the incoming trucks are inspected in accordance with established procedures
   • The readiness of the active cell to accept the garbage is inspected in accordance with established procedures.
   • The assigned equipment are coordinated in accordance with established procedures.
2. Re-Checks manifests
   • Data manifests of dump trucks are compared in accordance with actual wastes dumped.
   • Corrective actions are done if the actual wastes are not in accordance with manifests entry.
   • Proper disposition of actual waste dumped are reported to immediate supervisor and monitoring section in accordance with established procedures
3. Implement waste disposal system in cell
   • Disposal procedures are done in accordance with established procedures
   • Type of waste dumped, documents and other data are recorded in accordance with established procedures.
   • All activities are documented and reported in accordance with established procedures.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM POST-DUMPING ACTIVITIES
UNIT CODE : UTL541302

This unit involves the post dumping activities in the active area of the sanitary landfill cell

1. Direct pushing, spreading and compacting of disposed/dumped wastes and reprofiling of slope
   • Dumped waste is pushed, spread, and compacted as instructed to equipment operators and in accordance with SLF procedures .
   • Re-profiling of slopes are checked and ensured based on site requirements and instructions from site foreman.
   • Daily cover is applied as instructed to equipment operators in accordance with established SLF procedures.
   • Dumping area is checked for cleanliness and readiness for the next day operations in accordance with established SLF procedures
2. Assist in monitoring leachate condition
   • Leachate production is monitored and managed in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF) manual of operations.
   • Water and leachate sampling are done on a regular basis in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF) manual of operations.
   • Leachate collection facilities are ensured to be in good condition and any damages are reported in accordance with established SLF procedures

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
UNIT CODE : TRS311201

This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to access, increase and update industry knowledge. It includes seek information on the industry and update industry knowledge

1. Seek information on the industry
   • Sources of information on the industry are correctly identified and accessed
   • Information to assist effective work performance is obtained in line with job requirements
   • Specific information on sector of work is accessed and updated
   • Industry information is correctly applied to day-to-day work activities
2. Update industry knowledge
   • Informal and/or formal research is used to update general knowledge of the industry
   • Updated knowledge is shared with customers and colleagues as appropriate and incorporated into day-to-day working activities

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM WORKPLACE AND SAFETY PRACTICES
UNIT CODE : TRS311204

This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in following health, safety and security practices. It includes dealing with emergency situations and maintaining safe personal presentation standards.

1. Follow workplace procedures for health, safety and security practices
   • Correct health, safety and security procedures are followed in line with legislation, regulations and enterprise procedures
   • Breaches of health, safety and security procedures are identified and reported in line with enterprise procedure
   • Suspicious behavior or unusual occurrence are reported in line with enterprise procedure
2. Deal with emergency situations
   • Emergency and potential emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action are taken within individual’s scope of responsibility
   • Emergency procedures are followed in line with enterprise procedures
   • Assistance is sought from colleagues to resolve or respond to emergency situations
   • Details of emergency situations are reported in line with enterprise procedures
3. Maintain safe personal presentation standards
   • Safe personal standards are identified and followed in line with enterprise requirements

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : UTL532201

This unit of competency deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in maintaining environmental health and awareness in the workplace. It includes dealing with environmental risks and hazards, emergency situations and maintaining self-personal living standards.

1. Identify environmental risks and hazards in the work place
   • Proper procedures are followed in line with company and enterprise procedures
   • Breaches of environmental safety and security procedures are identified and reported in line with enterprise procedure.
   • Suspicious workplace conditions or unusual occurrences that are potential risks or hazards are reported in line with enterprise procedure.
2. Assist and/or contributes in the formulation of mitigation measures to eliminate the environmental risks and hazards in the work place
   • Proper procedures are followed in line with company and enterprise procedures
   • Breaches of environmental safety and security procedures are identified and reported in line with enterprise procedure.
   • Suspicious workplace conditions or unusual occurrences that are potential risks or hazards are reported in line with enterprise procedure.
3. Implement mitigation measures to eliminate the environmental risks and hazards in the work place
   • Proper procedures are followed in line with company and enterprise procedures
   • Breaches of environmental safety and security procedures are identified and reported in line with enterprise procedure.
   • Suspicious workplace conditions or unusual occurrences that are potential risks or hazards are reported in line with enterprise procedure

BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 500311105

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
   • Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources
   • Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used together and convey information
   • Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas
   • Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
   • Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed
   • Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used
   • Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
   • Team meetings are at ended on time
   • Own opinions are clear expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption
   • Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols
   • Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner
   • Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to.
   • Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3. Complete relevant work related documents
   • Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly
   • Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents
   • Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations
   • Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and properly acted upon
   • Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 500311106

This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.

1. Describe team role and scope
   • The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information
   • Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources.
2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
   • Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified.
   • Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized.
   • Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified.
3. Work as a team member
   • Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives.
   • Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context.
   • Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures.
   • Contribute to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 500311107

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement.

1. Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals
   • Personal growth and work plans are pursued towards improving the qualifications set for the profession
   • Intra- and interpersonal relationships is are maintained in the course of managing oneself based on performance evaluation
   • Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties
2. Set and meet work priorities
   • Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and objectives.
   • Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments
   • Practices along economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities are followed as per established procedures
3. Maintain professional growth and development
   • Trainings and career opportunities are identified and availed of based on job requirements
   • Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated as proof of career advancement
   • Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and career are obtained and renewed

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE  OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE : 500311108

This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational health and safety.

1. Identify hazards and risks
   • Safety regulations and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are clarified and explained based on organization procedures
   • Hazards/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to co-workers, workplace and environment in accordance with organization procedures
   • Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are recognized and established in accordance with organization procedures
2. Evaluate hazards and risks
   • Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when exceeded will result in harm or damage are identified based on threshold limit values (TLV)
   • Effects of the hazards are determined
   • OHS issues and/or concerns and identified safety hazards are reported to designated personnel in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant workplace OHS legislation
3. Control hazards and risks
   • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures for controlling hazards/risks in workplace are consistently
     followed
   • Procedures for dealing with workplace accidents, fire and emergencies are followed in accordance with organization OHS policies
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used in accordance with organization OHS procedures and practices
   • Appropriate assistance is provided in the event of a workplace emergency in accordance with established organization protocol
4. Maintain OHS awareness
   • Emergency-related drills and trainings are participated in as per established organization guidelines and procedures
   • OHS personal records are completed and updated in accordance with workplace requirements