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PWS provide a wide range of training courses. For “Non WAMITAB” course details click here

We are an approved centre for WAMITAB (Waste Management Industry Training & Advisory Board) and the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM). Our scope includes training of staff from NVQ level 1 to 5 and training of waste producers in the Waste Awareness Certificate (WAC) sponsored by the CIWM. The ‘WAC’ course is a one-day classroom based training and a certificate from the CIWM is awarded to successful candidates.

The WAMITAB awards NVQs are ‘on the job’ assessments and our service involves a pragmatic approach in assisting candidates develop compliant operations.

WAMITAB AWARD	DESCRIPTION
NVQ 1 & 2 Waste Mgmt Operations	This award is very much based on a ‘hands on’ approach to waste management. It consists of 10 units of which 4 are optional therefore making the assessment specific to the role in the operation. This level is aimed at waste handlers and drivers/operators
NVQ 3 Waste Mgmt Supervision	The assessment is carried out on a one to one basis where the candidate provides evidence, including discussion, of how he/she controls team activities to meet company targets and compliance with legal requirements
NVQ 4 Certificate of Technical Competence	This award is a legal requirement for waste facility managers. There are different CoTCs for different operations i.e. landfill, transfer station, etc. It is made up of 12 units and is assessed on a one to one basis
NVQ 5 ***	This award is aimed at a manager of managers and is assessed on a one to one basis. It includes ** units.

Our training services include a number of independent training courses such as:

Waste Management Legislation and how to comply
Customer Care and Managing Complaints
Health & Safety Management including Assessing Risk, PUWER, RIDDOR, etc
Operational Safety on landfills, transfer stations and treatment plants
Duty of Care and Hazardous Waste Regulations
Landfill Operational Practice

Course can be designed to suit client’s requirements.