Weighbridge Course
Who is this Course Aimed At?
Our tailored weighbridge training courses and qualifications are designed for operators working across diverse site environments including waste disposal facilities, recycling centres, quarries, processing plants, and public weighbridges. Whether managing inbound and outbound loads, ensuring compliance, or maintaining accurate records, delegates gain the skills and confidence needed to operate Weighbridges safely, efficiently, and in line with industry standards.
How we Can Help
We are accredited to deliver the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 2 Sustainable Waste Operative which we can tailor for those working in the weighbridge office to achieve a full level 2 qualification; or a designated weighbridge unit from this qualification can be taken as a standalone unit.
We can also offer a short course; Weighbridge Awareness & Responsibilities for those not seeking a formal qualification but need to be aware of weighbridge office activities.
Areas Covered
The level 2 award covers areas such as:
- Customer Service
- Health & Safety
- Operating the Weighbridge
*this is also the standalone unit we can offer - Manage the traffic office
- Validation of waste
- Vehicle movement on site
Our Short Awareness course covers areas such as:
- Waste Legislation (The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024, Environment Act 2021, The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, etc.)
- Classifying Waste Using the European Commission Decision (EWC) – and WM3 codes
- Waste Transfer Notes – including Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes
- Controlled Waste
- Weighbridge Legislation
- Authorised Persons
- Permitted Waste
- Weighbridge Ticket
Course Delivery
This level 2 qualification is assessment based and delivered at the delegates place of work. Our 1-day course is classroom based