Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Environmental Sciences

Operate Waste Disposal Facilities Training

SAQA US 119557 | NQF 2 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to operate waste disposal facilities in compliance with South African environmental and safety regulations. Participants will learn to manage waste reception, segregation, treatment, and disposal processes while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring workplace safety.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply relevant legislation and regulations governing waste disposal facilities in South Africa.
  • Demonstrate safe operating procedures for waste reception, segregation, and disposal processes.
  • Implement environmental monitoring and control measures to prevent pollution and contamination.
  • Evaluate waste types and determine appropriate disposal methods in accordance with classification systems.
  • Analyze operational records and reports to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Implement emergency response procedures for incidents such as spills or fires at the facility.

Target Audience

This course is designed for waste management operators, supervisors, and environmental health and safety officers working at waste disposal facilities, as well as individuals seeking to enter the waste management sector.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, learners must be physically fit to work in a waste disposal environment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Waste Disposal Facilities and Regulatory Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and types of waste disposal facilities.
• Identify relevant South African legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Explain the environmental and health impacts of improper waste disposal.
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of facility operators.

Topics:
• Overview of waste management hierarchy and disposal facilities.
• Types of waste: general, hazardous, and special waste.
• Key legislation: National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA), NWA, and OHS Act.
• Permitting and licensing requirements for disposal facilities.
• Environmental and health risks associated with waste disposal.
• Roles and responsibilities of the operator and site personnel.
• Introduction to site safety and emergency procedures.

Day 2: Operational Procedures and Waste Handling

Objectives:
• Describe procedures for receiving, inspecting, and recording waste.
• Apply correct waste handling and segregation techniques.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Implement waste compaction and containment methods.

Topics:
• Waste acceptance criteria and inspection protocols.
• Waste segregation and classification at the facility.
• Safe operation of compactors, balers, and other equipment.
• Liner systems, leachate management, and gas control.
• Daily operational logs and record-keeping.
• Spill response and waste containment procedures.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Day 3: Monitoring, Maintenance, and Closure Planning

Objectives:
• Conduct routine monitoring of environmental indicators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Understand closure and post-closure care requirements.

Topics:
• Groundwater, surface water, and air quality monitoring.
• Leachate and gas management system maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and liners.
• Emergency response planning for fires, spills, and accidents.
• Record-keeping and reporting to regulatory authorities.
• Financial provisioning for closure and rehabilitation.
• Closure plan components: capping, revegetation, and long-term care.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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