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Professional Certification Programs. What are the options?. Sponsorship Options. National Programs SWANA USCC State-Based Programs University-Based Recycling Organization-Based State Agency -Based. Program Options. Accreditation University Recycling Organization State Agency - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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What are the options?
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National Programs SWANA USCC
State-Based Programs University-Based Recycling Organization-Based State Agency -Based
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Accreditation University Recycling Organization State Agency No Accreditation
Training Regular Classes Periodic Classes Conference-based
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Means different things to different peopleA single workshop 40 hoursNo university affiliation Full university accreditationNo examination 100+ question exam
True university-accredited professional certification exists in only two states.
What does certification mean in other professions?
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Professional education and training Raise the level of
Knowledge Professionalism Credibility
Enhance exchange of Information Insight
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Certified through Penn State University Funded by Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) Administered by the Professional
Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) Overseen by a committee
DEP Staff PROP Staff PROP Members Penn State Staff
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40 CEU (Continuing Education Units) or 40 total hours of instruction
Core requirements Practice & Theory (Two days/1.4 CEUs) Core Electives (Pick three of eleven)
Other electives (10 – 18 hours) Pass a comprehensive exam
100 questions on basic information 25 questions on your specialty
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Organics Processing Marketing Collection Education Management
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Designed for operations staff Requires only 25 hours of class time No examination Classes
Two required core courses Two electives based on need & availability
Can be a foundation for full certification
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State-based programs with a national standard allow state-specific training
It’s transferrable - Means the same everywhere…
…and provides for universal credibility An incentive for states to establish a
comprehensive program Provides a program template
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At least 30 credit hours/30 CEUs Accredited by a post-secondary
institution Include a comprehensive “Recycling 101”
class Passage of a comprehensive written
exam
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Biggest concerns or barriers were Lack of funding Didn’t know where to start
Reservations from members or boards was a concern in a few states