CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Storage and 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 storage and transfer operations 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
  • Handling the movement, sorting and storage of waste
  • Controlling work activities
  • Receiving hazardous waste
  • Managing transfer and disposal from hazardous waste transfer and recovery operations.

Who is it for?

  • Technically competent managers
  • Consultants
  • Site managers
  • Supervisors 

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 40 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 118 (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 601/8538/7
CIWM Code MROC17
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Standard Rules SR2012No15 (Wales only) SR2012No15, SR2022No4* only when combined with MROC1 and SR2022No5* (England only) (* If you are storing asbestos under these standard rules: for SR2022No4, you will need MROC1 and HROC4a; and for SR2022No5, you will need HROC4a)


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