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From 1st October, QSP Training has a new home: 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6PY. It's a bigger space, and it's a big step for us. Since 2004 we've built our reputation on practical, recognised qualifications, and more room means we can keep doing that for more people. Business as usual while we move Let's get the important bit out of the way. Nothing changes for you during the move. Our services, training delivery and client support carry on as normal

Most people treat their WAMITAB qualification like a finish line. You get your certificate. You breathe out. You move on. Except it isn't a finish line. It's more like a licence you have to keep renewing. And a lot of qualified operators don't find that out until it's almost too late. So what actually is Continuing Competence? Once you hold a WAMITAB (CIWM) qualification, you don't just keep it forever by default. You're expected to prove, on an ongoing basis, that you're sti

Choosing a WAMITAB Assessment Centre: Why It Can Make or Break Your Qualification Most people don’t think much about their assessment centre. They assume: “They’re all the same” They’re not. And choosing the wrong one can add months to your qualification. What is a WAMITAB assessment centre? It’s the organisation that: Supports your training Assesses your work Signs off your qualification So yeah… it matters. What the process actually feels like Once you enrol, you’ll: Be ass

If you’ve heard the term COTC and thought: “I’ll figure that out later…” You’re not alone. But here’s the reality: If you want to move up in waste management, you can’t ignore it What is a Certificate of Technical Competence? In plain English: It’s proof that you’re qualified to manage a waste site properly. Not just in theory, but in a way that meets UK regulations. Why it actually matters This isn’t just about career progression. For many sites, it’s a legal requirement. N

If you’ve never done WAMITAB training before, it’s easy to assume it’s like school. It’s not. No classrooms. No big exams. No cramming the night before. And that’s exactly why some people find it easy—and others get completely stuck. What it actually involves WAMITAB training is based around proving you can do your job in real life. So instead of revising, you’ll be: Collecting evidence Writing about your work Speaking with an assessor The portfolio (this is where it gets r

Let’s be honest - choosing a WAMITAB course can feel confusing. You start Googling and suddenly you’re hit with: Different levels Different providers Different formats And no clear idea which one you actually need. The mistake most people make They pick a course based on: Price What someone else did Or just guessing Instead of asking: “What do I actually need for my role?” Start with your end goal Before you even look at courses, ask yourself: Do I want to manage a site? Do I

If you’ve spent even a short amount of time in the waste or recycling industry, you’ve probably heard people mention WAMITAB. Usually in sentences like: “You’ll need your WAMITAB for that…” “Is your WAMITAB up to date?” And if you’re new, it can feel like everyone knows something you don’t. So let’s break it down properly - no jargon. So… what actually is WAMITAB? In simple terms, WAMITAB is the organisation that sets the standard for competence in the UK waste industry. It’s