As you are aware, the National Qualifications Framework, (NQF) has been replaced by the Qualifications and Credit Framework, (QCF) and is now operational in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.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).
From this date candidates in Northern Ireland who are required to achieve a COTC must register for, and achieve the relevant QCF Qualification instead of the usual NVQ. The document below shows the relevant QCF qualification and the COTC title that will be issued upon achievement of the new QCF qualification.
This will ensure that in accordance with ‘The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (as amended)’, candidates are able to continue to be issued with an appropriate COTC in accordance with their facility and Waste Management License ‘Technical Competent Person’ requirements.
WAMITAB Centre’s operating in Northern Ireland (or other areas as appropriate) who deliver NVQ’s leading towards the issue of a COTC must therefore ensure that they are approved to deliver the new QCF qualifications as soon as possible to ensure candidates can register and achieve appropriate qualifications.
COTC and QCF Qualification Titles and Codes
NVQ (COTC) Qualifications are shown in RED
Appropriate QCF Qualifications are shown in BLACK
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Civic Amenity Site (3CAS)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Civic Amenity Site
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Closed Landfill (3CL)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Closed Landfill Site
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Inert Waste (Landfill 3INL)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill; Inert Waste
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Inert Waste (Single Waste Stream 3INLSWS)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Landfill; Inert Waste (Single Waste Stream)
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Inert Waste (Treatment 3INTM)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Treatment; Inert Waste
Level 3 in Waste Management Operations – Inert Waste (Transfer 3INTS)
Level 4 – Diploma in Waste Management Operations: Managing Transfer; Inert Waste