Public Weighbridge Operators Certificate - Applying for a Certificate of Competency
| Licence summary |
To operate a public weighbridge, you require a certificate of competence issued by the Chief Inspector for Weights and Measures for your local authority. |
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| Eligibility Criteria |
You must have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of your duties.
Note: Certificates of competency are not transferable to another person and are only valid for the specific weighbridge for which the applicant was tested.
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| Regulation Summary |
A summary of the regulation relating to this certificate |
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| Application Evaluation Process |
No provision in legislation.
The Authority will evaluate an applicants knowledge and performance by a combination of an oral question-and-answer procedure as well as practical tests on the equipment concerned.
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| Will Tacit Consent Apply? |
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. |
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| Apply online |
To apply for a public weighbridge operator's certificate, contact the Local Authority providing details of your full name, the address of the business where the weighbridge is located and a contact email address and telephone number.
Arrangements will then be made for the applicant to take an informal test. Successful applicants will be issued with a Public Weighbridge Operators Certificate.
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| Failed Application Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
You may contact the National Measurement Office if your application is refused.
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| Licence Holder Redress |
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance. |
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| Trade Associations |
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Last Modified: 27/02/2023
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