SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC III – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC III COURSE

The SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC III Qualification consists of competencies relating to operation and maintenance of sanitary landfills for municipal/city waste, particularly supervising in-coming wastes for active landfill cells, supervising and maintaining closed landfills.

A student who has achieved this Course in SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC III is competent to be:

• Sanitary Landfill Facility (SLF) Site Foreman

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This section specifies the qualifications of trainees and educational experience. Other requirements like health and physical requirements are also stated. Passing entry written examinations may also be indicated if necessary.

• Can communicate in both oral and written form
• Must be at least ten (10) years of basic education and/or;
• Must have a 1 year work experience in a sanitary landfill operations

SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS NC III – TRAINING AND REGULATION MODULE

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

(Basic Competency) 28 Hours
(Common Competency) 16 Hours
(Core Competency) 116 Hours

Total Training Duration 160  Hours

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

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 III

This units of competency comprising this qualification include Basic, Common and Core Competencies. To obtain this course, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

UNIT CODE	CORE COMPETENCIES (116  Hours)
UTL325301	Supervise in-coming waste in the active cell
UTL325302	Supervise and maintain closed sanitary landfill facility
UNIT CODE	COMMON COMPETENCIES (16 Hours)
UTL9611201	Develop and update industry knowledge
UTL9611202	Perform workplace security and safety practices
UTL9611203	Maintain environmental health and awareness in the workplace
UNIT CODE	BASIC COMPETENCIES (28 Hours)
500311109	Lead Workplace Communication
500311110	Lead Small Teams
500311111	Develop and Practice Negotiation skills
500311112	Solve Problems Related to Work Activities
500311113	Use Mathematical Concepts and Techniques
500311114	Use Relevant Technologies

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

CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SUPERVISE IN-COMING WASTE IN THE ACTIVE CELL
UNIT CODE : UTL325301

This unit involves the overseeing of in-coming wastes at the active cell of the Sanitary Landfill Facility (SLF)

1. Confirm road access to active cell
   • Road condition for incoming trucks is inspected in accordance with established procedures
   • Readiness of the active cell is inspected in accordance with established procedures
   • The assigned equipment is checked in accordance with established procedures and road condition.
2. Monitor waste disposal in cell
   • Disposal procedures are followed based on established procedures.
   • Truck position is monitored according to dumping or unloading of waste procedure
3. Check dumped waste
   • Actual wastes dumped are compared with data manifests
   • Corrective actions are done if the actual wastes are not in accordance with manifests entry.
   • Actual waste dumped is reported to immediate supervisor and gatekeeper based on procedure.
4. Oversee spreading and re-profiling of slope
   • Spreading and compactions of dumped wastes and re-profiling of slopes are checked and ensured based on site requirements.
   • Application of daily soil covering is monitored according to SLF procedures.
   • Dumping area is checked for cleanliness and readiness for the next day operations in accordance with established SLF procedures
5. Monitor parking and cleaning of equipment
   • Corrective actions are undertaken based on equipment breakdown
   • Equipment operator is instructed to check if the equipment is cleaned properly and parked in the designated area.
   • Inspection report is prepared based on equipment status
   • Daily equipment and site report is accomplished in accordance with enterprise requirements.
6. Monitor leachate production
   • Leachate production is monitored in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF) manual of operations.
   • Water and leachate sampling is done in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF) manual of operations
   • Corrective measures for controlling seepage and spread of harmful leachate are undertaken
7. Oversee clean-up of litter on site
   • Litters on landfill cell are cleaned-up based on SLF procedures
   • Litter nets are installed in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF) manual of operations.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SUPERVISE AND MAINTAIN CLOSED SANITARY LANDFILL FACILITY (SLF)
UNIT CODE : UTL325302

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to supervise and maintain closed Sanitary Landfill Facility (SLF).

1. Oversee the greening of the slopes
   • Site workers are instructed to plant appropriate vegetation on the slopes.
   • Site workers are instructed to grow and maintain the vegetation in accordance with site requirements.
   • Status report on vegetation is submitted to site engineer using checklist or standard form.
2. Monitor conditions of utilities
   • Gas vents are checked in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF).
   • Leachate piping systems are checked in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF).
   • Leachate production and recirculation is monitored and managed in accordance with established procedures of Sanitary Landfill (SLF).
   • Report is submitted to site engineer using checklist
3. Monitor security of the closed sanitary landfill facility (SLF)
   • Perimeter fence and surroundings are checked in accordance with the SLF manual of operations
   • Problems of Illegal entry, scavenging and squatting are monitored and responded to in accordance with enterprise procedures
4. Monitor fire hazards and stability of slope
   • Conditions and areas which are probable causes of fires are determined in accordance with SLF Manual of Operations
   • Appropriate action is taken if there are fires or unusual movement in the slope in the SLF in accordance with established procedures.
   • Fires and unusual movement in the slope and near-misses are documented in the daily report in accordance with established procedures.
5. Prepare reports and documentation
   • Monthly report is submitted to the Supervisor on all aspects of the Environmental Management Plan, including complaints and monitoring results.
   • Landfill complaints are reported and submitted to Supervisor in accordance with established procedures.
   • Incident reports are submitted immediately to Supervisor in accordance with established procedures.

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
UNIT CODE : UTL9611201

This unit covers skills and attitude required to develop 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 SECURITY AND SAFETY PRACTICES
UNIT CODE : UTL9611202

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 standards.

1. Follow workplace procedures for health, safety and security practices
   • Correct health, safety and security procedures are followed in line with legislation and enterprise procedures
   • Breaches of health, safety and security procedures are identified and reported in line with enterprise procedure.
   • Suspicious behavior or unusual occurrences are reported in line with enterprise procedure.
2. Deal with emergency situations
   • Emergency and potential emergency situations are recognized and appropriate actions 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 situation.
   • Details of emergency situations are reported in line with enterprise procedures.
3. Maintain safe personal 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 : UTL9611203

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. Formulate mitigation measures to eliminate the environmental risks and hazards in the work place
   • 2.1Proper 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 : LEAD WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 500311109

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead in the dissemination and discussion of ideas, information and issues in the workplace.

1. Communicate information about workplace processes
   • Appropriate communication method is selected
   • Multiple operations involving several topics areas are communicated accordingly
   • Questions are used to gain extra information
   • Correct sources of information are identified
   • Information is selected and organized correctly
   • Verbal and written reporting is undertaken when required
   • Communication skills are maintained in all situations
2. Lead workplace discussions
   • Response to workplace issues are sought
   • Response to workplace issues are provided immediately
   • Constructive contributions are made to workplace discussions on such issues as production, quality and safety
   • Goals/objectives and action plan undertaken in the workplace are communicated
3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace
   • Issues and problems are identified as they arise
   • Information regarding problems and issues are organized coherently to ensure clear and effective communication
   • Dialogue is initiated with appropriate personnel
   • Communication problems and issues are raised as they arise

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD SMALL TEAMS
UNIT CODE : 500311110

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead small teams including setting and maintaining team and individual performance standards.

1. Provide team leadership
   • Work requirements are identified and presented to team members
   • Reasons for instructions and requirements are communicated to team members
   • Team members’ queries and concerns are recognized, discussed and dealt with
2. Assign responsibilities
   • Duties, and responsibilities are allocated having regard to the skills, knowledge and aptitude required to properly undertake the assigned task and according to company policy
   • Duties are allocated having regard to individual preference, domestic and personal considerations, whenever possible
3. Set performance expectations for team members
   • Performance expectations are established based on client needs and according to assignment requirements
   • Performance expectations are based on individual team members duties and area of responsibility
   • Performance expectations are discussed and disseminated to individual team members
4. Supervised team performance
   • Monitoring of performance takes place against defined performance criteria and/or assignment instructions and corrective action taken if required
   • Team members are provided with feedback, positive support and advice on strategies to overcome any deficiencies
   • Performance issues which cannot be rectified or addressed within the team are referenced to appropriate personnel according to employer policy
   • Team members are kept informed of any changes in the priority allocated to assignments or tasks which might impact on client/customer needs and satisfaction
   • Team operations are monitored to ensure that employer/client needs and requirements are met
   • Follow-up communication is provided on all issues affecting the team
   • All relevant documentation is completed in accordance with company procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND PRACTICE NEGOTIATION SKILLS
UNIT CODE : 500311111

This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to collect information in order to negotiate to a desired outcome and participate in the negotiation.

1. Plan negotiations
   • Information on preparing for negotiation is identified and included in the plan
   • Information on creating non verbal environments for positive negotiating is identified and included in the plan
   • Information on active listening is identified and included in the plan
   • Information on different questioning techniques is identified and included in the plan
   • Information is checked to ensure it is correct and up-to- date
2. Participate in negotiations
   • Criteria for successful outcome are agreed upon by all parties
   • Desired outcome of all parties are considered
   • Appropriate language is used throughout the negotiation
   • A variety of questioning techniques are used
   • The issues and processes are documented and agreed upon by all parties
   • Possible solutions are discussed and their viability assessed
   • Areas for agreement are confirmed and recorded
   • Follow-up action is agreed upon by all parties

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE PROBLEMS RELATED TO WORK ACTIVITIES
UNIT CODE : 500311112

This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to solve problems in the workplace including the application of problem solving techniques and to determine and resolve the root cause of problems.

1. Identify the problem
   • Variances are identified from normal operating parameters; and product quality
   • Extent, cause and nature are of the problem are defined through observation, investigation and analytical techniques
   • Problems are clearly stated and specified
2. Determine fundamental causes of the problem
   • Possible causes are identified based on experience and the use of problem solving tools / analytical techniques.
   • Possible cause statements are developed based on findings
   • Fundamental causes are identified per results of investigation conducted
3. Determine corrective action
   • All possible options are considered for resolution of the problem
   • Strengths and weaknesses of possible options are considered
   • Corrective actions are determined to resolve the problem and possible future causes
   • Action plans are developed identifying measurable objectives, resource needs and timelines in accordance with safety and operating procedures
4. Provide recommendation/s to manager
   • Report on recommendations are prepared
   • Recommendations are presented to appropriate personnel.
   • Recommendations are followed-up, if required

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES
UNIT CODE : 500311113

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in the application of mathematical concepts and techniques.

1. Identify mathematical tools and techniques to solve problem
   • Problem areas are identified based on given condition
   • Mathematical techniques are selected based on the given problem
2. Apply mathematical procedure/solution
   • Mathematical techniques are applied based on the problem identified
   • Mathematical computations are performed to the level of accuracy required for the problem
   • Results of mathematical computation is determined and verified based on job requirements
3. Analyze results
   • Result of application is reviewed based on expected and required specifications and outcome
   • Appropriate action is applied in case of error

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES
UNIT CODE : 500311114

This unit of competency covers the knowledge, skills, and attitude required in selecting, sourcing and applying appropriate and affordable technologies in the workplace.

1. Study/select appropriate technology
   • Usage of different technologies is determined based on job requirements
   • Appropriate technology is selected as per work specification
2. Apply relevant technology
   • Relevant technology is effectively used in carrying out function
   • Applicable software and hardware are used as per task requirement
   • Management concepts are observed and practiced as per established industry practices
3. Maintain/enhance relevant technology
   • Maintenance of technology is applied in accordance with the industry standard operating procedure, manufacturer’s operating guidelines and occupational health and safety procedure to ensure its operative ability
   • Updating of technology is maintained through continuing education or training in accordance with job requirement
   • Technology failure/ defect is immediately reported to the concern/responsible person or section for appropriate action