WHO ARE WAMITAB?
WAMITAB was established in 1989 with a remit to determine and advise on policy and standards of education, qualifications and training for all employees in the Waste Management Industry. WAMITAB is the awarding body for the waste management industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and joint awarding body, with SQA, for qualifications in Scotland.
WAMITAB and Public Benefit
The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) is registered as a ‘not-for-profit’ charity with the Charity Commission.
The objective of WAMITAB is set out in the Charity’s Memorandum of Association which is:
• to advance education in the sciences of waste management and waste disposal (including waste contracting, processing, management, recycling and transportation) for the public benefit.
The charity’s activities encompass a number of charitable purposes which have far reaching benefits for; the advancement of environmental protection and improvement; conservation of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development.
The public benefit relates to WAMITAB’s objects which are to advance education in the sciences of waste management and waste disposal for the public. It covers broader education associated with the development of an individual’s capabilities, competencies, skills, knowledge and understanding leading to improvements in occupational competence. In addition, WAMITAB’s objects contribute to the advancement of environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable development through recycling and waste management practices. Taken together they produce a direct benefit to the general public in their capacity as generators of household waste.
WAMITAB plays a key role in ensuring employees from all parts of the industry have the necessary skills and competence to introduce and maintain more sustainable waste management practices for the benefit (and safety) of both the operatives and public at large. Although our focus remains on those employed in the industry it is also of benefit to the general public through the more efficient use of resources.
WAMITAB OBJECTIVES
- Determining and advising upon the policy and standards of education and training and qualifications for persons engaged in the waste management industry
- Promoting and supporting the education, training and qualifications for persons in the waste management industry
- Deciding on the educational, training and experience content of the educational courses to be taken for such qualifications or certificates as the board may approve
- Determining and supervising the award of any such qualification or certificate
- Promoting and commissioning research for the benefit of the industry and to facilitate the interchange of knowledge within the industry.
