Solid Waste Operations Certificate (Online)
This four course program includes: LANDFILL OPERATIONS : Using the Internet those taking this course will gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology & hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations, and regulations. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. COMPOSTING OPERATIONS: Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This web-based course will provide those taking the class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition, an array of microorganisms and invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus. This class will meet or exceed most state requirements for the educational components of certification and/or licensing required for solid waste professionals. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: This Internet-assisted class is a 18-hour Moderate Risk awareness course for those in the solid waste field at landfills, recycling centers, and household hazardous waste facilities. The course includes online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, final exam, and job specific hands-on training. WASTEWATER TREATMENT II: Students will focus on issues of concern to wastewater treatment facilities. The topics of this course include activated sludge process control, sludge digestion and solids handling, nitrogen and phosphorous removal, and odor control. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is augmented with audio, photographs, interactive exercises, and online links.
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Course Name |
# of Hours |
Cost |
| Solid Waste Operations Certificate (Online) |
132 |
$800 |
| Total Hours: |
132 |
$800 |
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