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40-Hour Basic Pollution Control Officer (PCO) Training

The 40-Hour Basic Training Course for Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) offered by GALERIO Environmental and Technical Services Inc. is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical understanding of Philippine environmental laws, pollution prevention and control, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance. The five-day face-to-face program covers the roles and responsibilities of PCOs, environmental permitting, compliance reporting, waste management, air and water pollution control, and environmental management practices. Through lectures, technical discussions, and practical examples, participants gain knowledge relevant to fulfilling their environmental compliance responsibilities within their respective organizations. GALERIO is a DENR-EMB recognized PCO Training Organization/Institution for Managing Head and Basic PCO Courses for Categories A and B under COR No. 2026-17-R.

Program duration40 hours
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The 40-Hour Basic Training Course for Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) offered by GALERIO Environmental and Technical Services Inc.

Learning objectives

  • Understand the roles, duties, and responsibilities of a Pollution Control Officer.
  • Identify applicable Philippine environmental laws, regulations, and DENR-EMB requirements.
  • Understand environmental permits, monitoring obligations, and compliance documentation.
  • Develop knowledge of air pollution prevention and control under RA 8749.
  • Understand water quality management and wastewater regulations under RA 9275.
  • Apply principles of solid waste and hazardous waste management under RA 9003 and RA 6969.
  • Understand the preparation and submission of Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR) and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR).
  • Recognize environmental risks and appropriate pollution prevention measures.
  • Promote responsible environmental management and regulatory compliance within organizations.

Target participants

  • Newly designated Pollution Control Officers (PCOs)
  • Personnel preparing for PCO accreditation
  • Environmental Officers and Environmental Compliance Personnel
  • Engineers and Technical Personnel
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Personnel
  • Facility and Plant Operations Personnel
  • Company Representatives assigned to environmental compliance
  • Professionals seeking foundational environmental management training

Course modules and topics

Introduction to Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities of Pollution Control Officers

Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System – PD 1586

Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and Compliance Monitoring

Philippine Clean Air Act – RA 8749 and Implementing Rules and Regulations

Philippine Clean Water Act – RA 9275 and Implementing Rules and Regulations

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act – RA 9003

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act – RA 6969

Hazardous Waste Management and Regulatory Requirements

Water and Wastewater Sampling, Monitoring, and Laboratory Analysis

Air Quality Monitoring and Pollution Control

Environmental Permits and Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Preparation of Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR) and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR)

Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and Sustainability

Practical Environmental Compliance Case Discussions and Exercises

Training inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Morning and afternoon snacks
  • Training kit
  • Soft copy of training materials
  • Hard copy of training certificate

Venue or delivery format

Rogen Inn

Fees

Default fee: PHP 15,000.00. Session fees are confirmed per schedule.

Published session schedules

Upcoming Scheduled Batches

Dates, venue, fees, and registration availability are shown for published batches only.

Published training batch

PCO Basic Training - November 16-20, 2026

EARLY-BIRD ENDING SOON
Schedule
Venue
Rogen Inn · Mt. Apo Street, corner Lopez Jaena Street, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines.
Duration
40 hours
Registration deadline
Regular feePHP 15,000.00
Early-bird ratePHP 14,500.00Available through Nov 5, 2026
Approved group ratePHP 14,500.00 per participantMinimum 5 participants
View Batch Details Register via Google Forms

Published training batch

December 2026 Basic Training Course for Pollution Control Officers (40 Hours)

REGISTRATION OPEN
Schedule
Venue
Rogen Inn · Mt. Apo Street, corner Lopez Jaena Street, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines.
Duration
40 hours
Registration deadline
Regular feePHP 15,000.00
Early-bird ratePHP 14,500.00Available through Nov 23, 2026
Approved group ratePHP 14,500.00 per participantMinimum 5 participants
View Batch Details Register via Google Forms

Questions and enrollment guidance

Contact GALERIO Training

For upcoming schedules or registration questions, contact the training team.

[email protected]0917 718 0832
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