CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Dredgings Management



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 dredging operations comply with relevant regulations.

Assessment is conducted in the workplace through a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates competence in managing health and safety, minimising environmental impact, handling the movement, sorting, and storage of waste, receiving non-hazardous waste, and managing single-waste-stream disposal operations.

In addition to the mandatory units, learners can choose one of three optional units to tailor their qualification to specific operational needs:

  • Restore and prepare landfill sites for aftercare
  • Developing restoration and aftercare schemes for a non-hazardous landfill site
  • Prepare Landfill sites for the acceptance of non-hazardous waste

This structure ensures that learners gain both core technical competence and specialist knowledge, supporting compliance and best practice.

Who is it for?

  • Technically competent managers
  • Consultants
  • Site managers
  • Supervisors 

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 42 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 108 (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 601/8521/1
CIWM Code MROC11
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Standard Rules SR2010No18 (England and Wales)


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