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Raising the Bar in Transport & Logistics Training: Why Competence Matters In the specialised world of transport and logistics, quality training and assessment can be the difference between efficiency and costly mistakes. Unfortunately, not all approaches to training uphold the standards that this high-risk sector demands. Too often, trainers with little or no practical experience are entrusted to deliver knowledge courses, the content of which they have never personally mastered. The result? Courses that feel disconnected from the realities of the job, leaving drivers disengaged and inadequately prepared for the road. At EMPI Awards, we take a different approach—one we believe sets the gold standard for vocational qualifications in the sector. Our SVCA (Site Vehicle Competence Assessments) are built on the core belief that practical experience matters. All assessors must have hands-on experience driving specialised HGVs. This ensures they can fully appreciate the challenges drivers face and deliver assessments that genuinely reflect the skills required for safe, competent driving. But experience alone isn’t enough. That's why our assessors are also required to hold or acquire a certificate or qualification in vocational assessment. This ensures the assessments are not only fair and thorough but also meet the highest professional standards. The combination of practical expertise and formal assessment with training creates a robust evaluation process that promotes real competence—not just ticking boxes. In a sector where safety, compliance, and efficiency are critical, this level of rigor isn’t just preferred—it’s necessary. When training and assessments are done right, everyone benefits: from drivers and employers to the public who share the roads. The standards we set at EMPI Awards aim to do just that—create a safer, more competent workforce, and raise the bar across the entire industry. #assessment #competence #qualification #vocationalqualification #regulated #trusted #innovation #independent #excellence #different #better

EMPI Awards proudly supports Express Minimix (Minimix Concrete) and the Breedon Group plc in Scotland with the EMPI Awards SVCA© (On-Road) (Mixers) Vocational Qualification, regulated by SQA Accreditation.   Through our assessment partners at Logico, the drivers at the Port Dundas plant have consistently demonstrated a high level of competence in their role. Their dedication and skills ensure that their fleet operates to the highest standard.   Thank you to Lead Assessor Jamie Clark, and Matthew Burdess and Tom Colley, for your continued trust in the SVCA© (On-Road) (Mixers) and the benefits it delivers with a successful outcome for both drivers. #safety #competence #drivers #assessment #qualifications #innovation #independent #excellence #improvement Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd CLOCS National Highways Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Mission Zero® Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION British Concrete Transport Association This is UK Concrete Metropolitan Police Breedon Group plc Tarmac Heidelberg Materials Cemex Aggregate Industries UK CRH Holcim TVS Interfleet Bay-Lynx Manufacturing UK Ltd Transport for London Aggregates Business Magazine Concrete Connect The QMJ Group | Quarrying, Construction, Recycling & Dimensional Stone Events & Publications SQA Accreditation   If you'd like to know more about the world's only vocational qualifications for drum and volumetric mixers and tipper drivers, please call Logico on 01325 952887.

It certainly has taken a lot of hard work, but then innovation is never easy. 2 Regulated Vocational Qualifications (unlike any others) in the space of 12 months is a fantastic achievement. With help from industry experts EMPI Awards identified the competence gaps, evaluated the available options and innovated the solution. Looking forward to the next chapters in this story.

EMPI Awards is delighted to announce that our Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (On-Road) (Tippers) is now a regulated Vocational Qualification (VQ). The EMPI Awards SVCA (On-Road) (Tippers) is the second of our planned SQA Accreditation regulated VQs for the specialised transport and haulage sectors and assessment confers the competence of tipper drivers. The EMPI Awards Site Vehicle Competence Assessment is a ground-breaking suite of qualifications that evaluate a driver's competence and safety awareness in the specific context of the quarry, construction sites and other challenging environments. It helps identify areas for improvement and ensures drivers are well-prepared for demanding tasks. Developed in collaboration with industry experts who deeply understand tipper drivers' challenges, it ensures that your drivers receive the highest-quality training and assessment. This new VQ, which runs alongside TipperSURE© training, is a further collaboration with DEK Group NE Ltd and follows our world first SVCA (On-Road) (Mixers) VQ. With more development planned, watch this space... If you'd like to know more about becoming an EMPI Awards delivery centre, please get in touch with us: info@empiawards.co.uk +44(0)1691 649078 #tippers #tippertruck #driver #competence #assessment #vocationalqualification #excellence #safety #innovation #international Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd Driving for Better Business CLOCS Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION Breedon Group plc Tarmac Cemex Aggregate Industries UK Heidelberg Materials CRH Holcim Tru7 Group Biker Group Ashcourt Group GRS Group WEST COAST HAULAGE LIMITED FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Transport for London Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Transport Scotland Logico Mark Cowan

Coming Soon: Exciting news on the horizon! Stay tuned for a ground breaking announcement from EMPI Awards. Something big is coming to revolutionize the transport and logistics industry. #EMPIAwards #SVCA #TransportRevolution"

Working as professional educators in primary industry for over 25 years. We have worked with & trained assessment & quality assurance staff at Heidelberg Materials UK Holcim Aggregate Industries UK Tarmac MIDLAND QUARRY PRODUCTS LIMITED Sibelco Group SigmaRoc plc E & J W Glendinning Ltd. To name but a few. As well as being qualified assessors & Internal Verifiers, extensive experience has been gained working with a number of organisations, training assessors, and internal and external verifiers at Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) and working as Lead External Verifier for Lantra and verifiers at Pearson and OCR the ILM and The Institute of Quarrying Implementing and managing assessor training programs not just for commercial training providers & major employers. But also FE colleges, such as The Cornwall College Group Northumberland College Cheshire College - South & West Doncaster College Sunderland College City College Norwich Merthyr College University of Glamorgan emergency services including Staffordshire Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary, and civil engineering multi-nationals in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & the Channel Islands. Enabling occupational competence assessment what we do and why EMPI Awards was founded as an Awarding Organisation in its own right. Now attention turns to the legislative requirements of the specialised transport & logistics industry. Operators are required to demonstrate that drivers are 'trained', 'qualified' and 'competent'. That is why EMPI Awards have developed the Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA), it is also why we are prepared to assist you to train your own people to become in-house assessors by means of the Recognition of Assessor Competence Award (RACA). Providing pioneering competence solutions for businesses for over a quarter of a century, join us on the journey from compliance to competence.

Working as professional educators in primary industry for over 25 years. We have worked with & trained assessment & quality assurance staff at Heidelberg Materials UK Holcim Aggregate Industries UK Tarmac MIDLAND QUARRY PRODUCTS LIMITED Sibelco Group SigmaRoc plc E & J W Glendinning Ltd. To name but a few. As well as being qualified assessors & Internal Verifiers, extensive experience has been gained working with a number of organisations, training assessors, and internal and external verifiers at Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC) and working as Lead External Verifier for Lantra and verifiers at Pearson and OCR the ILM and The Institute of Quarrying Implementing and managing assessor training programs not just for commercial training providers & major employers. But also FE colleges, such as The Cornwall College Group Northumberland College Cheshire College - South & West Doncaster College Sunderland College City College Norwich Merthyr College University of Glamorgan emergency services including Staffordshire Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary, and civil engineering multi-nationals in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & the Channel Islands. Enabling occupational competence assessment what we do and why EMPI Awards was founded as an Awarding Organisation in its own right. Now attention turns to the legislative requirements of the specialised transport & logistics industry. Operators are required to demonstrate that drivers are 'trained', 'qualified' and 'competent'. That is why EMPI Awards have developed the Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA), it is also why we are prepared to assist you to train your own people to become in-house assessors by means of the Recognition of Assessor Competence Award (RACA). Providing pioneering competence solutions for businesses for over a quarter of a century, join us on the journey from compliance to competence.

EMPI Awards: Transforming Transport Training EMPI Awards is reshaping transport and logistics training with its innovative Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA), challenging the status quo in the transport & logistics training industry. We offer tailored solutions, emphasise practical experience, integrate cutting-edge technology, and provide comprehensive assessment & certification programs. Committed to continuous improvement, EMPI Awards empowers professionals to excel, setting new standards in the industry. Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd Driving for Better Business CLOCS Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION Biker Group Ready Mix Tees Valley LTD Breedon Group plc Tarmac CEMEX UK Aggregate Industries UK Heidelberg Materials UK CRH Holcim Aggregates Business Magazine Concrete Connect FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Mission Zero® Metropolitan Police Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Transport for London Transport Scotland

This article discusses the distinction between qualifications, training, and competence, emphasising the importance of recognising these differences, particularly in the context of professional driver certification. It highlights the crucial disparity between being 'trained', 'qualified', and 'competent'. While training equips individuals with skills and knowledge, it doesn't always lead to formal qualifications. Qualifications, on the other hand, are awarded upon successful completion of a program of study and assessment, signifying a higher level of expertise. In the UK, the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) is often misconstrued as a qualification. However, it primarily serves as proof of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) rather than a formal qualification. This misunderstanding stems from a lack of clarity regarding the differences between being trained, qualified, and competent. The EMPI Awards Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA) and MixerSURE training program address this discrepancy by offering a practical, regulated qualification that assesses drivers' knowledge and skills in real work environments. Endorsed by reputable organisations like DVSA, CLOCS, and SQA Accreditation, the SVCA provides tangible evidence of drivers' qualification and competence, surpassing mandated legally compliant training requirements. For more information on how you can prove competence, not just compliance feel free to drop us a line or contact Mark Cowan at mark@teamlogico.co.uk Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd Driving for Better Business CLOCS Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION Breedon Group plc Tarmac CEMEX UK Aggregate Industries UK Heidelberg Materials UK Heidelberg Materials CRH Holcim Aggregates Business Magazine Concrete Connect Liebherr Concrete Technology Sterling Mixers CIFA - Concrete Machinery TVS Interfleet Ashcourt Group Capital Concrete Ltd SRC Group TRU7 Group FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Mission Zero® Metropolitan Police Transport for London Transport Scotland

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