Manager of Landfill Operations Training Course
Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday, February 9 - Friday, February 11, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
SWANA is pleased to present the pilot presentation of the new Manager of Landfill Operations course — newly developed in 2021 — in Las Vegas, NV!
The new MOLO course was built to help you gain the information and skills needed to run a modern landfill like a pro! This course gives you the tools, information, and confidence to become a first-class landfill manager, leader, and problem-solver who knows where to find answers. Gain the technical and administrative skills to make thoughtful decisions that meet the needs of your community, regulators, and team. Learn what it takes to make convincing arguments that are grounded in knowing what it takes to achieve a well-run, properly-equipped operation.
Offered over three days, the new course features 13 modules based on the new MOLO Body of Knowledge, the compendium of the skills, abilities, and information MOLOs need to be effective in this critical industry role.
Module 1 |
Course Introduction and Overview |
Module 2 |
Landfill Basics |
Module 3 |
Landfill Siting, Development, and Design |
Module 4 |
Short- and Long-Term Planning |
Module 5 |
Landfill Operations |
Module 6 |
Site Management and Control |
Module 7 |
Leachate and Landfill Gas |
Module 8 |
Groundwater Monitoring and Stormwater |
Module 9 |
Closed Landfill Management and Maintenance |
Module 10 |
Landfill Safety |
Module 11 |
Communication and Training |
Module 12 |
Prohibited and Hazardous Waste Materials Management |
Module 13 |
Management and Leadership |
MOLO Certification
Individuals seeking MOLO certification should note that taking the new MOLO course does NOT guarantee success on the exam. Passing a certification exam requires amassing knowledge, skills, and abilities over time from a variety of sources; no one course provides all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pass a certification exam. Knowledge is gained over time from years of experience in the field; online courses, webinars, and podcasts; in-person seminars and events; hands-on workshops; on-the-job training; local, regional, and national conferences; mentoring programs; trade publications; and more. Thus, the MOLO course should be considered as just one resource that can be used to help prepare for MOLO certification. Those who wish to sit for the MOLO Certification exam should self-assess and fill knowledge and skill gaps by reviewing the new MOLO Body of Knowledge found at swana.org/MOLO.
Format
The course will be presented as a live, in-person learning event led by a SWANA-certified faculty instructor.
Location & Hotel Reservations
Tuscany Suites & Casino
255 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
COVID-19 Information
Currently, Las Vegas mandates mask-wearing indoors at all times for vaccinated and unvaccinated persons. SWANA will uphold the mandate.
As such, SWANA expects its instructors, students, and staff to comply with the local requirements, and will remind students of the mandate throughout the program.
Materials
You will receive a copy of the comprehensive Manager of Landfill Operations student manual. This manual is a must-have job reference tool that includes the 13 modules listed above and supplemental images, graphs, and real-world examples for effective landfill management.
Continuing Education Credit
Upon completion of the course, SWANA awards participants 30 continuing education credits to apply toward a current SWANA certification.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for landfill owners, managers, supervisors, and operators; engineers; consultants; and those aspiring to these roles.