The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. Region 4A will conduct an “Face to Face (F2F) Basic Accreditation Training Course for Pollution Control Officers.” This course offering is in line with the 40-hour training requirement for the PCO accreditation of designated PCOs, as stipulated in the DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2014-02 (Revised PCO Accreditation Guidelines). Taking effect on March 3, 2014, this DAO requires (a) newly appointed PCOs to get accredited, and (b) previously accredited PCOs to renew accreditation, every three (3) years.
This Training aims to develop the capacity of Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) in performing their functions, duties and responsibilities using accelerated learning techniques based on actual experiences and best practices. Upon completion of the course, the designated PCO can apply for accreditation using the certificate of participation of this training. In this regard, we would like to invite your Company to send your designated PCO for accreditation with the EMB. Training fee shall be at the following rates:
PLAN - PRICE
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Face-to-Face
Basic Training for PCO
Live-in Rate
- PHP 24,500.00 (NON-MEMBER)
- PHP 23,765.00 (MEMBER)
Live-in rate includes breakfast and dinner, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, and
accommodations (*3 pax room sharing), training handbook, access to electronic copy of presentation materials and training certificate.
Face-to-Face
Basic Training for PCO
Live-out Rate
- PHP 16,500.00 (NON-MEMBER)
- PHP 16,005.00 (MEMBER)
Live-out rate includes lunch, morning and afternoon snacks,
training handbook, access to electronic copy of presentation materials and training certificate.
SLOTS ARE LIMITED, AND REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
REMINDERS:
* Only participants with full payment on the deadline of the registration payment will be allowed to attend the training course. Payment is through bank deposit and proof of payment must be sent to pcapi4a.register@gmail.com
BANK DETAILS
Account Name : PCAPI REGION 4A CHAPTER, INC.
Account No : 0911-0147-42
Name of Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Branch : Los Baños, Laguna
VAT TIN No. : 008-429-752–000
To receive a confirmation of your registration fee,
please email scanned copy of deposit slip to pcapi4a.register@gmail.com
CRITERIA FOR CATEGORIZATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS
| CRITERIA | CATEGORY A | CATEGORY B |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Usage, Storage, and/or Handling | Using, storing, and/or handling chemicals which are not listed in Annex 1 of this Order | Using, storing, and/or handling chemicals which are listed in Annex 1 of this Order regardless of quantity |
| Hazardous Waste Generated | Small quantity generators as defined in Annex 2 of this Order | • Large quantity generators as defined in Annex 2 of this Order • Accredited Transporter; or • Accredited Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facility |
| Air Emissions | • Boilers <50 HP • Diesel generators < 300 kW • APSE <10 tons/yr of an air pollutant regulated under RA 8749, or establishments not required to undergo stack sampling |
• Small, medium, large-sized, or environmentally significant existing source as defined in EMB MC 2007-003; or • Establishments required to undergo stack sampling |
| Solid Waste Generated | Generates more than 30 kg/day of aggregate solid waste | • Centralized MRF; or • Solid waste treatment or processing facilities; or • Sanitary Landfill or with sanitary landfill |
| Water Discharge | < 30 m3/day and with effluent quality parameters not listed in Annex 3 if this quarter | • > 30m3/day; or • With effluent quality parameters listed in Annex 3 of this Order; or • Classified as Strong Wastewater (with influent BOD ≥ 3,000mg/L); or • Transporter or treater of wastewater, sewage and/or septage |
| Sludge Generated | n/a | Transporter or treater of sludge |
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PCOs
| CRITERIA | CATEGORY A | CATEGORY B |
|---|---|---|
| BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | • Filipino citizen, of legal age, with good moral character, and mentally and physically healthy • Full time employee of the establishment where he/she is being appointed/designated as PCO • Has completed the basic PCO training course by an EMB-recognized training organization/ institution within the last three (3) years |
• Filipino citizen, of legal age, with good moral character, and mentally and physically healthy • Full time employee of the establishment where he/she is being appointed/designated as PCO • Has completed the basic PCO training course by an EMB-recognized training organization/ institution within the last three (3) years |
| MINIMUM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS (Any of the following) | • Graduate of any related technical course • Had reached third year in tertiary level education • Had been with the establishment for at least three (3) years in a supervisory position or in a responsible position or equivalent experience • A store manager, retail station manager, or building administrator of, but not limited to, fast-food stores, gasoline stations, and condominiums may be designated as PCO provided he/she possesses the minimum competency requirements • Owner/manager REGARDLESS of professional qualification may be designated as PCO for Category A establishments provided he/she possesses the Basic Requirements |
• Licensed engineers/chemists with at least two (2) years relevant experience in environmental management • Professionals in the field of engineering or physical and natural sciences with at least three (3) years relevant experience in environmental management • Other professionals of appropriate discipline with at least five (5) years relevant experience in environmental management |
Who can be the Managing Head (MH) of the establishment?
Maybe any of the following:
• CEO / President / GM
• Highest Filipino ranking officer
• Internally determined by the Management
• Ideally has supervisory functions over the work of the PCO