CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (animal pest contamination)
About this regulated qualification
Develop specialist skills for working in challenging contaminated environments. This qualification trains you to work in and clean areas contaminated by animal pests safely and effectively.
You will learn how to use personal protective equipment (PPE), safely prepare cleaning agents and materials, and operate equipment correctly. The course also covers proper storage procedures and effective work area preparation, helping you build the technical cleaning skills needed for specialist tasks across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.
Who is it for?
- New entrants
- Long-term unemployed retraining
- Apprentices
- Experienced workers
General information
| Route | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 48 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner) |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 48 (this is the guided learning hours, plus the amount of time the average learner will spend in unsupervised practice and study, but may vary by learner) |
| Ofqual Number | 603/4437/4 |
| CIWM Code | PCPC1 |
| Assessment | Portfolio of evidence |
| Specimen assessment materials | None available for this qualification |
| Language | English |
| Availability | England |