Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities (Initial - 8 Hours) - Online - Course 9767
Spotter Training for Solid Waste Facilities (Initial - 8 Hours) - Online
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Coordinator | James Dunn email: james.dunn@ufl.edu phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-7047 |
Description | For assistance with this online course, please contact questions@ad.ufl.edu. Course approved through July 2026. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course covers the role of spotters at landfills and waste processing facilities. Included is an overview of facility operations focusing on understanding permit conditions and site plans as they relate to the spotter's responsibilities. Objectives At the completion of the training the student should be able to describe the spotter's responsiblity at a solid waste facility; identify the proper way to manage their incoming waste and recognize safe ways to handle the waste.
This course is designed as initial spotter training or as follow-up for continuing education requirements.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS “I just completed the continuing education online. I will be using the online application to do the continuing education for my other operators as well. This is the first time I have used the online source for continuing education.“
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES
Link to Instructor Biographies ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Time for Completion 90 days to complete the course from the date login information for the online course is received in order to receive CEUs or contact hours approved by the SWMTC. If you exceed the 90 day period without completing the course and you wish to continue, you must start over with registration, fees and retaking the course starting from Module 1. There are no extensions or grace period. This completion time period is set by the SWMTC. 70% proficiency is required for all exercises in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. There is not a final exam. Note: If you are needing continuing education credits to maintain your operator training, you should probably take course #989. Notes about online course access requirements: Accessing the course:
Once the registration has been processed by our office, you can expect the following:
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Course Overview
Module 1: Rules and Regulations
Module 2: Permitting, Compliance and Enforcement
Module 3: Types of Waste
Module 4: Screening Incoming Waste
Module 5: Managing the Working Face and the Tipping Floor
Module 6: Waste Management Facilities
Module 7: Health and Safety
Module 8: Personal Protective Equipment
Module 9: References