ADMINISTRATION
How do I apply for a VRQ, NVQ, 6-unit award, or 4-unit award?
You will need to complete the relevant application form available from a WAMITAB Approved Assessment Centre. For a list of assessment Centres that cover your area of the UK, please go to WAMITAB's web site www.wamitab.org.uk. Click on the ‘Centres' button, and this will open a map of the UK, then click on your area of the country on the map and this will open a list of Centres covering your area.
How do I apply for an EPOC?
The EPOC is planned as a 2 day course which is likely to be two consecutive days. Details will be available via CIWM on 01604 620426 or go to their website www.ciwm.co.uk for further details.
I registered with WAMITAB for a CoTC several years ago and gained my NVQ with City and Guilds (prior to April 2003). I have never claimed my corresponding CoTC from WAMITAB. What do I do now?
The NVQ is an appropriate qualification to meet the technically competent requirements specified within the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2007, which came into force on 6 April 2008, so you do not need to have the CoTC certificate.
In April 2003 the National Occupational Standards changed, which means that WAMITAB cannot issue a CoTC certificate against an NVQ issued prior to April 2003. If you wish to receive a CoTC certificate you will need to register for the appropriate NVQ with WAMITAB, via a WAMITAB approved assessment centre. The assessment centre will need to use Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to convert your original NVQ units to the current NVQ units. Once this has been done the Centre will submit an award authorisation to WAMITAB, which will enable the current NVQ and corresponding CoTC certificate to be issued.
I am a CoTC holder who will be taking the Continuing Competence assessment. I have changed my address since first registering, how do I update my details to ensure my Continuing Competence certificate is sent to the current address?
You can write to WAMITAB prior to taking your assessment to advise us of your change of address. However, when you register on-line with WAMITAB to take your Continuing Competence test you will need to enter your current address details, these will enable WAMITAB to update your record.
Is there a mini-certificate card for the Operators Competence Certificate or Continuing Competence certificate?
Yes, WAMITAB will be issuing laminated mini-certificate cards for the Operators Competence Certificate and Continuing Competence Certificate (we will require two passport-size photographs, one to be signed by you). Further information will be provided by WAMITAB in due course.
Can I become a Centre for VRQ/EPOC/Continuing Competence scheme?
VRQ: yes, providing you meet the Centre Approval criteria set by WAMITAB as the Awarding Body. Further information can be obtained from Ray Burberry, Qualifications Manager;
Continuing Competence scheme: WAMITAB will be using established Examination Centres in England and Wales in the early stages of the Waste Operator Competence Scheme to ensure there are no geographic barriers to access; thereafter WAMITAB will review the locations within this network. Additional Centres could be approved by WAMITAB providing they meet the security and invigilation standards set by WAMITAB;
EPOC: The EPOC has been developed by CIWM: contact CIWM on 01604 620426 or go to www.ciwm.co.uk to find further details on course dates, cost information and Centres.
If your question is not included in this section, or you require further information contact WAMITAB (01604 231 950), or e-mail info.admin@wamitab.org.uk