The revised questions for the CIWM and WAMITAB Continuing Competence Scheme will be operational from 11th September 2012. The test now comprises 18 questions for the generic part (covering legislation, health & safety and environment protection) and a further 8 questions for each activity specific elements/options, depending on how many you choose (as opposed to […]
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Collection activities represent one of the most hazardous activities associated with the waste industry, with approximately 80% of accidents occurring during collection of household and trade waste according to CIWM News Online. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has commissioned the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) to work in partnership with the waste and recycling
As 29th February has now passed, Continuing Competence tests that were required to be achieved by that date have now concluded. If you were required to achieve your test by the 29th February but have not done so, please refer to your Environment Agency regulator for further guidance. It is now the second period of
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The current Zero Waste Scotland Business Plan recognises that there is a need to increase the capacity of the workforce to bring about the necessary change in the management of waste to contribute to the development of a zero waste society in Scotland. If you are a representative with an up-to-date and detailed knowledge
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There is a new site online bringing together information on Scotland's environment in one place. There is nowhere else that environmental data and reports from known and trusted sources can be accessed and looked at in combination. The site provides straight-forward descriptions of the state of Scotland's environment and key messages that highlight our progress
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Introduction The “AGE 16 to 24” is aimed at helping eligible employers to offer young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme, by providing wage grants to assist them in recruiting their first apprentice. The National Apprenticeship Service is committed to working closely with WAMITAB’s strategic partners including AoC, AELP, colleges and training providers across the
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Albion environmental is currently looking for a Technical Manager to assist with our ever expanding workload. Full details on S1 Jobs – click here for details
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The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives Scottish businesses with up to 250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £125,500 towards employee training costs. It provides funding for up to 25 episodes of training provides 50% of training costs, up to a maximum of £500 per episode By increasing expertise in this growth area we
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Albion Environmental Ltd were recently asked to review site management and operations for a HWRC (Household Waste Recycling Centre). After a complete review Albion put forth several proposals, varying from minor amendments to current operations to a complete overhaul of the entire site. Obviously the different proposals involved different costs to the client. In the
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On Wednesday 9th March, WAMITAB made an approval visit to Albion Environmental Ltd. This was a positive Centre Approval visit for Albion. This visit was a systems review to ensure that all the necessary documentation etc. was in place. The WAMITAB verifier was extremely impressed with the centre setup and the attention to detail with
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