How to Pass the WAMITAB Operator Continuing Competence Test Without Feeling Stressed!

So, we’ve put this guide together to dispel some of the myths that contribute to the stress that candidates can feel and to give you the key steps to test success.

Let’s take a look at the myths first.

At Elleteq, we’ve worked with many candidates over the years and in our experience, it is absolutely possible... in fact all our first-time candidates have had a 100% first time pass rate!

It’s actually a relaxed atmosphere and you get as much time as you need in the initial tutorial on how the questions will appear and how to answer them. The test is available for all. WAMITAB will also consider applications for reasonable adjustments (e.g. a reader or extra time) on a case by case basis.

Myth 3 – The centre is full of noisy teenagers doing their driving theory tests

The centres are extremely efficient in managing candidates coming through the door. There is very little chance of noise as candidates are worked through in limited batches. The test room is a sanctuary of silence, you have your own allocated booth, and headphones are provided to block out any external noise.

Myth 4 – The questions won’t be based on the work I do at my site

The generic questions shouldn’t be curveballs, they are based on knowledge you should have whatever type of permit site you manage. The activity specific questions can sometimes be more challenging, say if your site is operating at a basic level e.g. you run a small scale outdoor aerobic compost site. You will be sitting the same test as those running a large scale in-vessel composting site with sophisticated odour abatement systems and managing Animal By-Products. But if you follow the revision tools out there, you will be able to answer those questions.

Now we’ve got the myths out of the way, we’ll focus on the steps to a successful test. We hope the following tips will help to make any anxiety you have subside.

Producing your own revision cards are a good way of being able to look at key information quickly. There are colour index cards out there so you can have a different colour for a different subject area.

Voice record the knowledge from your revision cards or the WAMITAB revision books, you can listen back at any quiet time to help retain the knowledge, and it beats counting sheep!

 

Check online that your booking is still showing as valid, some candidates are experiencing postponements due to COVID. You should get an email if this is the case, but it may be late in the day.

Check what you need to take along to the test, there will always be a proof of ID requirement so passport or driving licence but at the moment due to COVID some centres are requesting disposable gloves and masks.

Plan your route so you know timings including walking from the car park and the cost to park. In addition, due to COVID it is taking longer to complete the initial registration process so allow the time specified in your confirmation email.

Get some quality sleep.

Remember to pack your photo ID plus take along your confirmation email.

Take in minimal items you will be asked to place your phone (turned off), keys, personal items into a locker. You will be allowed glasses, but the case will have to go in your locker.

The centres are very well laid out so you know where to report to and the process should be explained throughout.

Normally you will be given a whiteboard and pen in case you want to write notes and then taken to your booth by a member of staff who would have already logged you into the system and have your name there ready to start the test.

Elleteq Mentoring Option

We hope that you find this guide helpful and you’re ready to rock your test on your own, BUT, if you would like extra support to refresh your knowledge and build your confidence then we can help.

 • Real life examples to help cement the learning for you, so that it’s easier to pull the answers from your memory when you need them.