CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Physical Treatment



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 waste sites comply with relevant regulations. It demonstrates competence to manage permitted facilities for: 

  • WEEE ATF physical treatment. 
  • Treatment of asphalt waste containing coal tar. 
  • Recovery of refrigerants. 
  • End of life vehicle facilities.
  • Treatment of hazardous cables, hazardous metal shredder residues and hazardous waste wood in England.

Assessment is conducted in the workplace through a portfolio of evidence, demonstrating competence in managing health and safety, minimising environmental impact, handling the movement, sorting and storage of waste, receiving hazardous waste, managing transfer and disposal from hazardous waste treatment operations, and managing hazardous waste treatment site operations.

Who is it for?

  • Technically competent managers
  • Consultants
  • Site managers
  • Supervisors 

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 54 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 143 (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 601/8531/4
CIWM Code MROC2
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Standard Rules SR2008No20, SR2015No13, SR2011No3, SR2015No17, SR2012No14, SR2015No18, SR2008No23, SR2015No3, SR2015No15 (England and Wales), SR2021No12 and SR2017No2 (Wales only)


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