We thought we would update you to make you aware of a new requirement for those looking to sit their Continuing Competence test.

As of the 3^rd of May, learners are required to have their photo taken on the day of their test.

Pearson Vue will store these photos and use them to check identity when a Continuing Competence learner returns for their repeat test every two years, as additional evidence to validate a learner’s identification.

When a learner books their test, they will be asked to confirm that they understand that they will be required to have their photo taken on the day of their test.

On the test day, if learners refuse to have their photo taken, the test centre will not allow them to sit their test.

A copy of the photo will be transferred to CIWM by Pearson Vue but will be securely deleted upon completion of the results notification process. CIWM will not store or use the photo for any other purposes.

Photos will remain securely stored by Pearson Vue until the next time a learner takes a test. A new photo will be taken every time a learner sits their test to ensure up to date identification is stored. Photos taken during previous tests will be deleted and replaced with the new photo.

IMPORTANT Note: CIWM has introduced two new Metal Recycling Contractor Competency Scheme (MRCCS) tests.

If taking a Continuing Competence test, learners must ensure that they select the Continuing Competence test and not the MRCCS test when they next book.

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