Please see below a note from WAMITAB From 1 March the Continuing Competence testing platform will be provided by Pearson VUE; the key changes in making this transition are: · The cost for each test is fixed at £105 and a maximum of three options can be taken at any one time. The cost […]
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The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a new way of recognising achievement through the award of credit for units and qualifications. It provides flexible routes to gaining full qualifications, and enables qualifications to be achieved in small steps. Albion are pleased to announce they have been approved by WAMITAB to deliver QCF Qualifications. For
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Albion is delighted to announce 5 candidates from North East Lincolnshire Council have just completed NVQ Level 2 Waste Management Qualifications through WAMITAB & Train to Gain scheme. It is recognised that there are significant, large scale opportunities within this programme to deliver this work for both existing customers and new customers. As a Train
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As you are aware, the National Qualifications Framework, (NQF) has been replaced by the Qualifications and Credit Framework, (QCF) and is now operational in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This means that the Last Registration Date for NVQ based COTC qualifications is 31 March 2011. (Note: SVQs issued by SQA in Scotland are unaffected).
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We are pleased to inform you that WAMITAB have now posted the above document on their Web Site and this can be used with immediate effect. (click here) The document shows Environment Agency ‘Standard Rules Permit’ listings for relevant facility types in England and Wales. In the right hand column you can see
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It has been reported on www.letsrecycle.com that the UK's first dedicated apprenticeship for the waste management and recycling sector is set to be launched at the end of December to help dispel the notion of it being a ‘low-skilled' industry, the sector skills council Energy & Utility Skills has revealed. The apprenticeship is set
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Following discussions between CIWM, WAMITAB, British Metals Recycling Association, Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association, Defra, Welsh Assembly Government and the Environment Agency an agreement has been reached to extend by 12 months the time necessary to take and pass the initial Continuing Competence test. The deadline for the initial Continuing Competence period is therefore extended to
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CIWM and WAMITAB's 'Operator Competence Scheme' (the Scheme') for England and Wales only has a requirement for individuals to keep their competence up to date. Therefore all competent persons falling within the Scheme will be required to demonstrate Continuing Competence and this will be appropriate to the level of risk posed by the facility so
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On Monday 7th June, Alasdair Meldrum of Albion Environmental Ltd received his award of Certificate on Continuing Competence. The continuing competence scheme was developed jointly by WAMITAB & CIWM and approved by Defra & the Welsh Assembly Government. The award provides evidence maintaining competence over time and meets the specific requirements of the Environmental Permitting
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