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In the Philippines, Pollution Control Officer (PCO) trainings are designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required to manage and control pollution in their respective organizations. These trainings are usually accredited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and are mandatory for companies and institutions that generate hazardous waste or are involved in activities that may cause pollution.

PCO trainings cover a range of topics related to pollution control, environmental laws and regulations, compliance monitoring, and best management practices. The trainings are conducted by Envari OPC, a DENR-accredited training institution and are delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises.

Basic PCO training courses last 40 hours and cover the fundamentals of pollution prevention and control, environmental laws and regulations, and compliance monitoring. Advanced PCO training courses, on the other hand, are more specialized and cover specific topics such as hazardous waste management or air quality management. These courses last for 20 hours and recommend participants to have completed the Basic PCO training course.

Upon completion of PCO trainings, participants are expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in managing and controlling pollution in their respective organizations. They are also required to comply with the relevant environmental laws and regulations and to monitor and report on their compliance. Participants who successfully complete the PCO trainings are issued a certificate of completion, which serves as evidence of their training and expertise in pollution control.

Envari’s Course Offerings for 2023 are below:

DateTrainingDurationBrochure
June 14 – 16, 2023Advanced Air Quality Management Training20 hoursRead on AQM
June 26 – 28, 2023Advanced Hazardous Waste Management Training20 hoursRead on HWM
July 12 – 14, 2023Advanced Air Quality Management Training20 hoursRead on AQM
July 26 – 28, 2023Advanced Water Quality Management Training20 hoursRead on WQM
August 09 – 11, 2023Advanced Chemical Management Training20 hoursRead on CM
September 06 – 08, 2023Advanced Solid Waste Management Training20 hoursRead on SWM
September 25 – 27, 2023Advanced Air Quality Training: Source Emission Testing20 hoursRead on SET
October 25, 2023Managing Head Training08 hoursRead on Managing Head
November 15 – 17, 2023Environmental Impact Assessment Training24 hoursRead on EIA
November 21 – 23, 2023Advanced Air Quality Training: Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems20 hoursRead on CEMS
December 11 – 15, 2023Basic Pollution Control Officer Training40 hoursRead on Basic PCO