CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Diploma for Sustainable Recycling Activities (Supervisory)



About this regulated qualification

This qualification is designed for individuals aiming to develop the skills required to meet resources and waste management sector standards while progressing into team leader or supervisory roles. Achievement demonstrates competence in setting objectives, supporting team members, and monitoring performance, all while maintaining health and safety.

Learners complete mandatory units focused on core leadership and management skills, then choose between two pathways:

  • The General Pathway, covering reception, processing, storage, transport, recruitment, customer service, and marketing
  • The Reuse Pathway, which focuses on retail operations such as goods promotion, payment systems, and stock management

Flexible and tailored to specific job roles, this qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence.

Who is it for?

  • New entrants
  • Apprentices
  • Team leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Experienced workers who want evidence of their skills

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 43 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 104 (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 501/2185/6
CIWM Code SRASUP3
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English, Welsh
Availability England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales


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