Course Information

Spotter Refresher for Solid Waste Facilities (Online)

Details:

Number:1008
Hours:4
Active:Yes
Certification Only:No

Tracks:

TrackHoursInitial
Class I, III Landfill Operator4False
Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill Operator4False
Material Recovery Facility Operator4False
Spotter / Waste Screener4False
Transfer Station Operator4False

Providers:

Description:

For assistance with this online course, please contact questions@ad.ufl.edu.

 

Course Approved through July 2026

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course reviews the duties of spotters at landfills, C&D Sites and Transfer Stations. Topics include: types of landfills, regulations and management of waste. 

Course Objective
 
At the completion of the training the student should be able to:
 

  • State the duties of spotters at landfills, C&D sites and Transfer stations

  • Know types of landfills and basic regulations regarding solid waste in Florida.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed as a review course for spotters and operators. Persons attending should have already completed an 8-hour Initial Spotter course.

 
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Time for Completion

90 days to complete the course from the date login information for the online course is received in order to receive CEUs or contact hours approved by the SWMTC. If you exceed the 90 day period without completing the course and you wish to continue, you must start over with registration, fees and retaking the course starting from Module 1. There are no extensions or grace period. This completion time period is set by the SWMTC.

70% proficiency is required for all exercises in order to receive a Certicate of Completion.  There is not a final exam.

Notes about online course access requirements:

Accessing the course:

  • Student will receive course access once the registration has been processed by our office during normal business hours.
  • If you are taking a refresher course, we will first verify your eligibility. Your registration might be placed on hold until this is completed. If you are not eligible to take a refresher based on our records, we will contact you.

Once the registration has been processed by our office, you can expect the following:

 

  • An email will be sent to you asking to complete your enrollment.
  • Follow the link to the Enroll Now page.
  • You will be asked to create your login using an external identifier. The University of Florida has approved the use of Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google (Gmail) to enter our courses. You can use an existing account for this course. You will want to make sure you know your credentials for this outside account.
  • The use of an external identifier as listed above is required to enter our courses. We cannot provide another method of access to the course.
  • If you are unsure about any of these requirements, please contact us before you register, and we'll be happy to assist.