CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Practical Cleaning Skills (bodily fluids, spillages and hazardous items)



About this regulated qualification

Gain the essential skills required to handle bodily fluids, spillages, and hazardous items safely. This Level 1 qualification prepares you to select and use personal protective equipment (PPE), safely prepare cleaning agents and materials, and operate cleaning equipment effectively. You will also learn correct storage procedures and efficient work area preparation, building the technical expertise needed for this vital role, protecting public health while demonstrating your professionalism in specialised cleaning 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 601/4219/4
CIWM Code PCD1
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England and Wales


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