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Basic Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course

Happy New Year!!!!

The next schedule for Basic Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course is on January 16-19, 2018 at ECI Training Center, Unit E, 9th Floor, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 8am-6pm. Training fee is Php 8,500.00/person inclusive of VAT, Snacks and Meals, Kits and Materials and Training Certificate.

This 40-hour modular training program is needed for securing Pollution Control Officers Accreditation from EMB Regional Offices for establishments that discharge solid, liquid, or gaseous wastes to the environment or whose activities, products, or services are actual and/or potential sources of land, water, or air pollution. This shall likewise apply to local government units (LGUs), development authorities, government-owned and controlled corporations, and other public establishments.

As per DAO No. 2014-02; Revised Guideline for Pollution Control Officers Accreditation, the PCO Accreditation will be based on the categorization of establishments. This categorization shall define the needed qualifications of PCO.

For questions and inquiries, you can contact us through Telefax: (02) 6376626 to 27 and Mobile No.: 09184111941 (Monday-Friday,office hours only 9:00am - 6:00pm) look for Ms. Leeo Ojano or email us at eti@eci.com.ph.

2018 Training Schedule


Basic Pollution Control; Officers (PCO) Training Course (January 10-13, 2017)

Happy New Year!!!!

The next schedule for Basic Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course is on January 10-13, 2017 at ECI Training Center, Unit E, 9th Floor, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 8am-6pm. Training fee is Php 8,500.00/person inclusive of VAT, Snacks and Meals, Kits and Materials and Training Certificate.

This 40-hour modular training program is needed for securing Pollution Control Officers Accreditation from EMB Regional Offices for establishments that discharge solid, liquid, or gaseous wastes to the environment or whose activities, products, or services are actual and/or potential sources of land, water, or air pollution. This shall likewise apply to local government units (LGUs), development authorities, government-owned and controlled corporations, and other public establishments.



As per DAO No. 2014-02; Revised Guideline for Pollution Control Officers Accreditation, the PCO Accreditation will be based on the categorization of establishments. This categorization shall define the needed qualifications of PCO.

For questions and inquiries, you cancontact us through Telefax: (02) 6376626 to 27 and Mobile No.: 09184111941 (Monday-Friday,office hours only 9:00am - 6:00pm) look for Ms. Leeo Ojano or email us at eti@eci.com.ph.

2017 Training Schedule


Environmental Training for Managing Heads (ETMH)


The next schedule for Environmental Training for Managing Head is on November 25, 2016 at ECI Training Center, Unit E, 9th Floor, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 9am-6pm. Training fee is Php 4,000.00/person inclusive of VAT, Snacks and Meals, Kits and Materials and Training Certificate.

This 8-hour modular training program is needed by Managing Heads in support of PCO duties and responsibilities and for securing Pollution Control Officers Accreditation from EMB Regional Offices for establishments that discharge soli, liquid, or gaseous wastes to the environment or whose activities, products, or services are actual and/or potential sources of land, water, or air pollution.

As per DAO No. 2014-02, Revised Guideline for Pollution Control Officers Acceditation, the PCO Accreditation will be based on the categorization of establishments. This categorization shall define the needed qualifications of PCO. Likewise, a Notarized Affidavit of Joint Undertaking of the PCO and Managing Head is required.

Basic Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course

The next schedule for Basic Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course is on November 15-18, 2016 at ECI Training Center, Unit E, 9th Floor, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 8am-6pm. Training fee is Php 8,500.00/person inclusive of VAT, Snacks and Meals, Kits and Materials and Training Certificate.

This 40-hour modular training program is needed for securing Pollution Control Officers Accreditation from EMB Regional Offices for establishments that discharge solid, liquid, or gaseous wastes to the environment or whose activities, products, or services are actual and/or potential sources of land, water, or air pollution. This shall likewise apply to local government units (LGUs), development authorities, government-owned and controlled corporations, and other public establishments.

As per DAO No. 2014-02; Revised Guideline for Pollution Control Officers Accreditation, the PCO Accreditation will be based on the categorization of establishments. This categorization shall define the needed qualifications of PCO.

For questions and inquiries, you cancontact us through Telefax: (02) 6376626 to 27 and Mobile No.: 09184111941 (Monday-Friday,office hours only 9:00am - 6:00pm) look for Ms. Leeo Ojano or email us at eti@eci.com.ph.


Internship Applications

Environmental Counselors, Inc. (ECI) is looking for interns to train in our Environmental Training Institute, the training division of ECI.  We will only consider applicants who are eligible to receive academic credit for their work. Business, Engineering and Environmental related course are encourage to apply.

Interested candidates may send their resume and a brief statement of interest (cover letter) to leeoojano@eci.com.ph or contact us through Telefax: (02) 6376626 to 27. 

Environmental Training for Managing Head Course Description

Environmental Training for Managing Head

A comprehensive one (1) day seminar designed to introduce the whole range of environmental laws in the Philippines.

This course is ideal for Executive Officers, Managing Head, Business People, NGO workers, Policymakers, Local Government Personnel, students and other individuals who would like to know the core concepts and rudiments of the different environmental laws in the Philippines, as well as their modes of implementation

Course Objective:

v  Understanding of the environmental significance of their operations, with particular respect to your business.
v  Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations that affect your company’s operations
v  Knowledge of compliance requirements and introduction to government enforcement measures and methods.


Module 1: Sustainable Development
·         Life Cycle: Basic Ecological Concepts & Sustainable Development

Module 2: Environmental Regulations
·         Framework of Environmental Regulations in the Philippines
·         Republic Act No. 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
·         Republic Act No. 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
·         Republic Act No. 6969: Toxic and Hazardous Waste and Nuclear Wastes Control Act
·         Republic Act No. 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
·         DENR Administrative Order 2014-02: Revised Guidelines for PCO Accreditation

 Activity: Environmental Regulations and Commitments Checklist

Fee: Php 3,800.00 (inclusive of VAT, Kits and Materials, Meals and Snacks and Training Certificate). Venue is at ECI Training Center, Unit E, 9th Floor, Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road (former Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 9:00AM - 6:00PM.


Special on-site courses and seminars can be arranged for you. For details and schedule please call Ms. Leeo Ojano at telephones:  (+63-2) 637-6626 to 27, or cell no. (0918) 411-1941; (0927) 9782060 or e-mail at eti@eci.com.phPlease note that the fees and schedules may change without prior notice. We reserved the right to cancel or re-schedule scheduled training/activities without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

Training Course Description

interactive approaches ensure participation

Pollution Control Officers (PCO) Training Course 
This DENR-EMB Approved Course is a 40-hour modular training program composed of group activities, lectures from environmental and technical professionals and a plant visit meant to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for PCO Accreditation by the DENR-EMB. For effective learning, each run of the course is limited to 18 participants. Attendances in all five modules are required to complete the course. PCO Accreditation is included.

        
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Under Philippine Law, Pollution Control Officers are company personnel designated and accredited by the DENR- Environmental Management Bureau to manage pollution and environmental concerns of a particular company. This training is meant to prepare you to take on this role on behalf of your organization or company.

 Under Section 12 of DAO 26, Series of 1992, to wit ” Any establishment failing to designate and or appoint PCO shall be fined or penalized in accordance with Section 106 of the NPCC Rules and Regulations or Section 9 of P. D. 984”.

Since 2005, we have run 107 batches and trained almost a thousand Pollution Control Officers in our training center in Pasig all the way to the cities of Baguio, Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Zamboanga.

Course Outline
Module 1
Framework of the Environmental Regulations in the Philippines
Module 2
Republic Act No. 8749: Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
Module 3
Republic Act No. 9275: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
Module 4
Republic Act No. 6969:  Toxic and Hazardous Waste and Nuclear Wastes Control Act and Republic Act No. 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
Module 5
DENR Administrative Order on PCO Guidelines, Incident Investigation, SMR and CMR Compliance Monitoring

Regular Fees: Php7,800.00 per person (inclusive of VAT,meals, materials and certificate)

Environmental Training for Managing Head
This one day seminar is designed for CEOs, Managers and other company officers and staff, as well as other individuals who would like to understand environmental laws in the Philippines. This is especially helpful for teams implementing their Environmental Management Systems for ISO 14001 Accreditation.

Regular Fees: Php3,800.00/person (inclusive of VAT, meals, materials and certificate)

Social Acceptability Training Course
An intensive two day course which will equip you with the skills, knowledge needed to ensure social preparation and participation, as well as achieve social acceptability in accordance with ECC and EIA Requirements. This is perfect for community relations practitioners and liaison officers PCOs, project managers and NGOs and LGUs in charge of external affairs and community relations.

Regular Fees: Php7,500.00/person (inclusive of VAT, meals, materials and certificate)

Environmental Conflict Management Course (ECM)
A two day course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to deal with and resolve conflicts regarding environment and natural resources concerns, including social conflicts brought about by development projects. This course is ideal for project developers and implementers, LGU and NGO planners’ financial planners, engineers and project managers, as well as pollution control officers and environmental personnel.

Regular Fees: Php7,900.00/person (inclusive of VAT, meals, materials and certificate)

Stakeholders Management Program (SMP)
This two day program is a multi-disciplinary program combining coaching and training of select company personnel to identify important stakeholders, conduct social risk assessment, develop effective management interventions for community and stakeholder concerns, integrate these interventions in larger management systems and improve on ISO certified quality and environmental management systems. This program will increase your competencies in managing stakeholders and community relations. This is ideal for mining companies and those with community concerns.

Regular Fees: Php12,500.00/person (inclusive of VAT, meals, materials and certificate)

ISO 14001 EMS Documentation and Internal Audit Training
A four day course meant to introduce the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), as well as impart an effective way of quantitatively rating significant environmental aspects and developing documentation procedures. Course also includes the absics of internal environmental audit for ISO 14001.

Fee: To be announced