Environment & Sustainability Sector

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Wastewater Treatment Systems Operation and Basic Maintenance Technicians – Biological Treatment Plants is designed for specialized technicians capable of performing operational tasks and basic maintenance of wastewater treatment systems and biological treatment plants. Full maintenance of the facilities is not within the scope of this technician’s role, as such activities fall under the responsibility of specifically licensed personnel.

Syllabus

• Units and Calculations, Materials, Equipment
• Technology & Specifications, Environmental Management Systems and Standards
• Installation, operation, and basic maintenance of wastewater treatment systems
• Occupational Health and Safety

Examination Methodology

• Theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least relevant secondary vocational education, proof of notification, and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Landfill Operation and Basic Maintenance Technicians (Sanitary Landfill Sites) is designed for specialized technicians capable of performing operational tasks and light maintenance of sanitary landfill sites. Full-scale maintenance of the facilities does not fall under the responsibilities of this technician, as such tasks require specifically licensed personnel.

Syllabus

• Units and Calculations
• Materials and Equipment
• Technology & Specifications
• Environmental Management Systems and Standards
• Construction of Landfill Sites
• Operation of Landfill Sites
• Occupational Health and Safety

Examination Methodology

• Theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least relevant secondary vocational education, proof of notification, and technical training

scope

The TÜV HELLAS Operation and Maintenance of Sanitary Landfills Technician scheme  concerns qualified technicians, capable of carrying out the operation and light maintenance of Sanitary Landfills (XYTA). Complete installation maintenance work is not carried out by the technician in question as it is the responsibility of specially licensed personnel.

Knowledge framework (syllabus)

• Units and Calculations
• Materials
• Equipment
• Technology & Characteristics
• Environmental Management Systems and Standards
• Landfill Construction
• Landfill Operation
• Occupational Safety and Health.

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification Requirements

At least relevant secondary vocational education, declaration certificate and technical education
 

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Environmental Management Officers is aimed at specialized professionals who support the Environmental Management Manager in organizations such as industries/manufacturing plants, licensed waste processing/management bodies, and consultancy firms specializing in environmental management matters.

Syllabus

• Environmental Management Terminology
• Environmental Management Systems and Standards
• Climate Change
• Environmental Licensing
• Natural Environment Management
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Waste Management and Recycling
• Noise and Radiation
• Industrial Environmental Protection
• Fire Safety

Examination Methodology

• Theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Specialists in the Application of New Technologies in Natural Disasters—or Crisis Management for Natural and Technological Disasters—is designed for professionals who work with integrated systems for collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing information related to catastrophic events occurring in geographical spaces, utilizing appropriate computer software. Within this framework, the professional may also perform auxiliary tasks supporting land surveyors.

Syllabus

Natural Disaster Management

• Understanding natural disasters
• Classification of disasters and hazards
• Characteristics and properties of natural disasters

Natural Disasters and Climate Change

• Knowledge of climate characteristics and climate change
• Correlation between natural disasters and climate change
• Mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate change

Mapping of Natural Disasters

• Understanding disaster characteristics
• Assessment and mapping of natural disasters

Phases of Disaster Management

• Concepts in managing natural and man-made disasters
• Knowledge and application of disaster management phases

Geoinformatics Technologies in Natural Hazard and Disaster Management

• Knowledge of space-based monitoring systems – Remote Sensing
• Understanding and use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in disaster management
• Analysis of geographic and cartographic data
• General principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Input and analysis of geospatial data in GIS
• Extraction of maps (automated/digital) and results from GIS

Examination Methodology

• Theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS Circular Economy Specialist certification scheme is designed for professionals with extensive knowledge of circular economy principles, including an understanding of circular business models, production, and consumption. The certified professional comprehends the importance of the circular economy and how it impacts businesses and consumers, while also possessing the knowledge and skills necessary to help an organization implement a circular business model. Responsibilities include supporting and executing all tasks related to the design, organization, and implementation of corporate processes in alignment with circular economy practices: selecting materials and assessing suppliers, designing new products or services, planning production and sales, overseeing storage and distribution processes, and managing as well as utilizing waste and by-products.

Syllabus

Transition to the Circular Economy – National Strategy

• European framework for the circular economy
• National framework for the circular economy

Core Principles – Structure and Function of the Circular Economy

• General overview
• Application examples

Efficient Use of Agricultural Waste and By-products

• General framework
• Nutrient recovery
• Production of animal feed
• Production of soil improvers
• Production of fertilizers

Utilization of Organic Agricultural Waste for Biogas and Energy Production

• Biomass and its energy potential
• Agricultural residues
• Biogas production
• European bioenergy potential

Best Practices for Water Management – Reuse of Wastewater and Water Resources

• Wastewater management
• Water resource management

Circular Economy Applications in Livestock Production

• Animal production
• Animal waste management
• Pastureland management

Protected Areas as Models of Sustainable Development (Management Systems – Land Use)

• Protected areas
• Habitat and species conservation zones
• Management models for protected areas

Adaptations in Ecosystem and Protected Area Management During Transition Processes

• Recovery and resilience national plans
• Fair Transition Mechanism
• Tools and techniques for managing ecosystems and protected areas during transition processes

Examination Methodology

• Theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Specialists in Modern Solid and Liquid Waste Management Systems addresses professionals with the technical expertise to perform operational tasks and basic maintenance in Landfill Sites (Sanitary Landfills) and fundaental maintenance of wastewater treatment systems (biological treatment plants).

Syllabus

• Units and Calculations
• Construction detail drawings – Operation Manuals for Landfill Sites and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Qualitative and quantitative assessment of incoming materials in Landfills & wastewater in Treatment Plants
• Quantitative determination of landfill and wastewater treatment plant capacity
• Metrology – Measurement units – Unit systems
• Materials – Equipment – Technology & Characteristics
• Material and component technologies (characteristics of incoming materials in landfills & wastewater in treatment plants)
• Identification of materials and components (types of solid and liquid waste, properties of incoming materials to landfills & wastewater in treatment plants)
• Process flow diagrams for solid waste landfilling & wastewater treatment (non-hazardous waste)
• Technical specifications of equipment and technologies for landfills & wastewater treatment (non-hazardous waste)
• Fundamentals of solid waste and refuse management
• Environmental Management Systems – Standards
• Management of environmental issues and aspects
• Identification of environmental impacts
• Prevention and response to environmental pollution/contamination incidents
• Environmental management standards

Landfill Construction

• Methods of landfill construction
• Landfill categories
• Leachate and sealing methods for landfills
• Protection systems and methods for landfills
• Transport, deposition, and storage of waste (non-hazardous waste) in landfills

Landfill Operation

• Pre-treatment methods for waste (non-hazardous) in landfills
• Solid-liquid waste separation methods (non-hazardous)
• Testing and acceptance procedures for waste in landfills – Waste characterization
• Methods and equipment for sanitary landfilling of waste (non-hazardous)
• Monitoring methods for waste (non-hazardous)
• Quality controls
• Operational conditions of landfills

Wastewater Treatment Systems

• Installation, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems
• Construction and installation methods for wastewater treatment systems
• Wastewater categories (non-hazardous)
• Pre-treatment methods for wastewater (non-hazardous)
• Wastewater separation methods (non-hazardous)
• Processes and systems for wastewater treatment – Characterization of treated wastewater
• Methods and equipment used for wastewater treatment (non-hazardous)
• Wastewater monitoring methods (non-hazardous)
• Quality controls

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• General principles of OHS
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety signage
• Hazardous materials management

Examination Methodology

• Multiple-choice theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Specialists in Environmental Accounting, Finance & Governance (ESG) is designed for professionals working in the public or private sector—particularly within financial services, banks, corporate accounting departments, stockbroking and investment firms, and auditing companies—that integrate sustainable development into their strategic framework through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.

Syllabus

Environmental Accounting

• Accounting in business operations
• The “Environment” factor in accounting practices

Environmental Finance

• Finance in business operations
• The “Environment” factor in financial management

Governance (Environment, Society, Leadership)

• Principles of good governance integrating environmental and social dimensions with leadership practices

Examination Methodology

• Multiple-choice theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

• At least compulsory education and technical training

Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Environmental Compliance Officers for Projects and Activities refers to a specialized professional responsible for ensuring adherence to environmental requirements during the installation and operation of facilities, as well as other infrastructure projects.

Syllabus

• Environmental compliance requirements for the installation and operation of facilities
• Environmental requirements for technical and other infrastructure projects
• Funding of environmental projects and activities; alignment with environmental objectives
• Specific environmental requirements in the design, implementation, and supervision of projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments
• Monitoring of environmental indicators and quality of receptors

Examination Methodology

• Multiple-choice theoretical examination

Certification Prerequisites

At least compulsory education and technical training