CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste



About this regulated qualification

This qualification is part of the CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence Scheme. It provides technically competent managers (TCMs) with the knowledge and skills to ensure hazardous waste transfer facilities comply with relevant regulations. 

Assessment is conducted in the workplace through a portfolio of evidence, demonstrating competence in:

  • Managing health and safety
  • Minimising environmental impact
  • Organising transportation
  • Handling the movement, sorting and storage of waste
  • Controlling waste activities
  • Implementing improvements to operations
  • Controlling maintenance and other engineering operations
  • Overseeing procedural compliance
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Receiving hazardous waste
  • Managing regulatory inspections

Learners can also choose between two optional units depending on their activity:

  • Hazardous waste transfer and recovery operations
  • Hazardous clinical waste transfer and recovery operations

Who is it for?

  • Technically competent managers
  • Consultants
  • Site managers
  • Supervisors 

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 83 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 241 (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 601/8504/1
CIWM Code HROC4a (Hazardous Waste), HROC4b (Hazardous Clinical Waste)
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Standard Rules SR2008No5, SR2008No6, SR2008No9, SR2015No8, SR2015No9 and SR2008No24 (Wales only) SR2008No9, SR2008No24, SR2022 No4 with asbestos storage and SR2022No5 with asbestos storage (England only)


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