If you run a permitted waste site in the UK, you need a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) on hand — it’s a legal requirement from the Environment Agency. This is where COTC cover comes in.
A COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) proves that someone is trained, qualified, and competent to oversee the day-to-day operations of your waste site, ensuring it’s run safely, legally, and in line with your permit conditions.
Whether you’re:
Waiting for your own TCM to finish their qualification
Need cover for holidays or sick leave
Just don’t have the capacity in-house
Our comprehensive insurance services are designed to provide you with peace of mind, Trust our expert team to deliver tailored transport and waste compliance solutions, leveraging in-depth regulatory knowledge and reliable support to ensure your organization meets industry standards and operates sustainably.no matter your needs
COTC qualifications are delivered through WAMITAB – the Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board, now part of the CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management), the UK’s leading professional body for resource and waste professionals.
These qualifications prove that a person has the technical knowledge and practical competence to manage permitted waste operations safely, legally, and in full compliance with environmental regulations.
There are multiple levels of WAMITAB qualifications, each matched to the type of waste activity your site is authorised for — from simple waste storage to hazardous treatment, transfer stations, and specialist operations like end-of-life vehicles or clinical waste.
Each accreditation highlights the trust, effort and skill we put logistics and waste compliance.
Our on-site and mobile testing services provide the flexibility and convenience needed to conduct drug and alcohol tests without disrupting your business operations. By bringing our certified testing directly to your location, we help maintain productivity while ensuring compliance.
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