CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Diploma in Recycling Activities
About this regulated qualification
This qualification equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed for employment and career progression within the recycling industry. It is designed to confirm occupational competence across a range of roles, ensuring learners gain the industry-specific experience that employers value.
The mandatory units provide a strong foundation by developing competence in key areas, including:
- Working safely within the recycling industry
- Maintaining effective working relationships
- Delivering high standards of service during recycling activities
- Supporting environmental protection
- Performing manual handling, lifting, and moving loads safely
After completing the mandatory units, learners will select a specialist pathway to tailor their qualification to their chosen area of expertise. Available pathways include:
- Collection Pathway
- Reception and Processing Pathway
- WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Pathway
This structure ensures learners gain both core skills and targeted knowledge, preparing them for a successful career in recycling.
Who is it for?
- New entrants
- Long-term unemployed retraining
- Apprentices
- Experienced workers who want evidence of their skills
General information
| Route | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 155 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner) |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 206 (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 | 600/0058/2 |
| CIWM Code | GROC1, GRORP1, GROWE1, GROWEC1 |
| Assessment | Portfolio of evidence |
| Specimen assessment materials | None available for this qualification |
| Language | English |
| Availability | England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales |