Anyone who carries out public weighings for which a charge is made must hold a certificate from a Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures, showing that they have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of the duties involved. Applicants for a certificate will be tested orally and practically by an Inspector and will be required to show that they can:
- operate the weighbridge satisfactorily
- complete any weighbridge tickets and associated documentation satisfactorily
- understand basic terms associated with the operation of a weighbridge
- understand their legal obligations and duties as a weighbridge operator
- understand potential frauds which may unknowingly be assisted by a weighbridge operator
- understand how the accuracy of the weighbridge may be affected
- understand and be able to calculate gross, tare and net weights (use of a calculator is permitted)
Currently no fee is payable for the test.
To apply to be tested for a certificate please telephone trading standards on the number below.
