Raising the Bar for Safety & Competence in Specialised Transport. At EMPI Awards, we developed the Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA) to go beyond standard Driver CPC requirements and set a new benchmark for skill and safety. We saw the need for an assessment that does more than meet minimum compliance; it’s about real-world capability, safety, and professionalism in high-risk environments like quarrying and mineral processing. Traditional CPC courses just don’t address the complexity and risks that operators face in our industry. SVCA takes things further, with rigorous, evidence-based assessments that actually prove competence—not just attendance. By requiring practical demonstrations and regular retesting, we’re building a safer, more efficient workforce that truly understands the job. It hasn’t been easy, but with the right focus on innovation, we’re showing that industry-specific standards can drive tangible results. Read the full article to learn how EMPI Awards is setting a higher standard and leading the way in transport and haulage safety. #SVCA #CompetenceMatters #TransportSafety #InnovateToLead 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 This is UK Concrete British Concrete Transport Association Metropolitan Police Breedon Group plc Tarmac Heidelberg Materials Cemex Aggregate Industries UK CRH Holcim https://lnkd.in/eS9P-ax6
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Setting New Standards in Transport & Haulage Competence At EMPI Awards, we're transforming the landscape of competence assessment in the specialised transport and haulage industries. Our Site Vehicle Competence Assessment (SVCA) is raising the bar far beyond what a typical CPC course or site induction offers. As the only regulated vocational qualification in the world for drivers of concrete mixer trucks and tipper trucks, the SVCA represents a new benchmark for driver competence assessments. But we're not stopping there. With more qualifications and categories currently in development, the SVCA is on track to become the industry standard for assessing driver competence across a wide range of vehicle types. Our comprehensive approach ensures that drivers are not only compliant but truly competent, prioritising safety, skill, and real-world performance. As independent experts in competency solutions, EMPI Awards possesses a demonstrated history of success and extensive industry knowledge applied to each qualification we design. We are not merely adhering to existing benchmarks; we are establishing new standards of best practice. Find out more about how our innovative approach is shaping the future of vocational qualifications and driver competence. #EMPIAwards #SVCA #Transport #Haulage #DriverCompetence #ConcreteMixerTrucks #TipperTrucks #VocationalQualifications #SettingStandards #CompetenceAssessment #Independent #Innovative 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® Competition and Markets Authority Mineral Products Association BRITISH AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION This is UK Concrete British Concrete Transport Association Metropolitan Police Breedon Group plc Tarmac Heidelberg Materials Cemex Aggregate Industries UK CRH Holcim Transport for London
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Oceans Marine is proud to highlight our esteemed affiliations, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in marine services and safety standards: 🚢 Flag State Inspectors for St Kitts & Nevis: Ensuring compliance and adherence to maritime regulations in collaboration with this trusted flag state authority. 🔍 Classification Society Surveyors for PHRS: Partnering with PHRS to conduct rigorous surveys and assessments, maintaining the highest classification standards for vessels. 🛥️ MCA Code Vessel Examiners for Mecal: Collaborating with Mecal as certified MCA Code Vessel Examiners, ensuring vessels meet stringent safety requirements. ✔️ Approved Vessel Inspectors for eCIMID: Accredited by IMCA as approved vessel inspectors, providing comprehensive inspections and certifications for vessels. 🌐 Members of IIMS: Proud members of the International Institute of Marine Surveying, contributing to a global network of maritime professionals dedicated to excellence. #OceansMarine #MaritimeExcellence #Affiliations #MaritimeSafety #MaritimeIndustry #ShipInspections #SafetyStandards #FlagState #ClassificationSociety #VesselExaminations #QualityAssurance #MarineSurveying #RegulatoryCompliance #GlobalMaritime #MarineSafety #ProfessionalAffiliations #CertificationAuthority #VesselManagement #Seafaring #Shipping #MarineSurveyor #ShippingIndustry #Inspections #ShipOwners #ShipsAndShipping
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