Index

1) Overview of the test

2) Check you have the correct competence (Regulator change in stance)

3) Continuing Competence Refresher training

1) Overview of the test

Let us tell you more…..

The first thing you need to do is book your test, you can do this by visiting the Pearson Vue website - Click  Here, creating a new account if this is your first test or simply logging in if you have completed the test before!

Once you have created an account you can book a test at your local Pearson Vue test. Pearson Vue are better known for delivering test's like the driver theory test, so there will be a test centre in most major towns or cities.

So you have booked your test......what can you expect on the day?

The test itself is split into two stages.

Stage one covers 18 generic multiple-choice questions on Legislation, Environmental Protection and Health & Safety. Your required to achieve at least 50% in the generic section of the test. 

Stage two is aimed at your specific competency or for those who hold multiple competencies you will have to select and complete an additional test for each specific competency (Please be aware you cannot do any more than three specific tests at any one time). 

Each specific test contains 12 multiple-choice questions. You are required to achieve at least 50% in each competency section of the test.

The overall pass mark required is 70% however as above you need to achieve at least the minimum percentage in each stage to pass the test. You would not pass if you were to achieve 18 in the generic but only 2 in the specific competence stage. 

To provide a more simplistic idea of the requirements 70% equates to 21 correct responses over the two stages of the test. This is based on someone completing the generic stage and then one additional competency. 

For further information Click here for the CIWM (WAMITAB) Website. 

2) Check you have the correct competence

Check the activity specific continuing competence test you require, even if you have sat the test before!

Especially if you hold a hazardous treatment award and cover a non-hazardous activity!

The CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator competence scheme, is laid out in a large document that explains how the scheme works, which includes specific requirements surrounding the continuing competence.

What we are about to tell you has always been included in the scheme, but it was never fully enforced until now, and it's certainly something that is being enforced across the country and is certainly impacting new permit applications! 

If you have a CIWM (WAMITAB) Qualification for hazardous waste treatment, maybe you're covering an ELV site or non-hazardous treatment and transfer facility? Maybe you hold hazardous transfer and cover a non-hazardous transfer facility?

Make sure you have the appropriate continuing competence!

If you undertake a qualification covering more than one activity, and choose to change activities at a later date (e.g. you have completed MROC2 for end-of-life vehicles and are planning to move to a WEEE-ATF site), you will need to complete the appropriate Continuing Competence test for the new activity.

If you are using a hazardous waste qualification (e.g. HROC6) as evidence of technical competence to cover a non-hazardous waste activity (e.g. non-hazardous transfer with treatment), you need to sit the hazardous waste continuing competence test (e.g. TMH) to maintain the original award and the corresponding non-hazardous waste continuing competence test (e.g. TMNH).

Additionally, if you manage either of the following permits: SR2012No14 and SR2015No18 you need to achieve the appropriate continuing competence for both End of Life Vehicles (ELV) and Metal Recycling Sites (MRS).

Link to CIWM (WAMITAB): Click Here

3) Continuing Competence Refresher training

Why should I attend?

If you felt confident that you have kept your Knowledge up to date in respect of all the generic requirements of the test or even your specific competency then you probably would not be reading this! 

Often people attending for the first time don’t know what to expect, or they feel they haven’t kept themselves up to speed with changes in Legislation and Regulation or other aspects of what the test entails. 

So, we provide an interactive two-day training course. Day one covers all the generic elements of the test, Legislation, Environmental Protection and the Health & Safety, and day two covers your activity specific competence or competencies. 

This serves three purposes. One, it allows for your Knowledge to be brought back up to date in the relevant subject areas covered.

Two, it provides background and understanding in terms of what’s required during the test and the process to prevent issues such as selecting the wrong competencies when sitting the test.

Three, it provides more certainty that you will PASS. 

We have a first attempt pass rate which exceeds 95% of all those who attend.

During the course we can help you book your own test, we will give you dummy tests in a similar format as the actual test. We will provide you with revision documents should you need to revise any further after the course.

We can provide courses in groups, as individuals at any location be it your site, your home, conference centre, or in our training facility. We can tailor the training to meet your requirements!

Online open course dates for 2023!

• 25th and 26th of May 2023
• 22nd and 23rd of June 2023
• 20th and 21st of July 2023
• 21st and 22nd of September 2023
• 26th and 27th of October 2023
• 23rd and 24th of November 2023
• 5th and 6th of December 2023

You can visit our course calendar - Click Here should you wish to make a booking, or for more information email info@hsecservices.co.uk or phone 01502 712209 and one of the team will happily assist you. 

Have a better business, with better training!

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