CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 5 Certificate for Healthcare Waste Manager at a Healthcare Facility



About this regulated qualification

Lead healthcare waste management with authority and expertise. This qualification provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to operate healthcare waste facilities safely, effectively and in full compliance with regulations. It covers areas such as policy development, resource management, contract procurement, waste management auditing, minimisation programmes and staff training to deliver reliable, high-standard services across the NHS, waste management companies and third sector organisations.

Who is it for?

  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Team leaders
  • Experienced healthcare waste management professionals seeking evidence of their competence

General information

Route Qualification
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 240 (the average time for supervised learning and practice, but may vary by learner)
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 480 (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 610/0550/2
CIWM Code HWMHF
Assessment Portfolio of evidence
Specimen assessment materials None available for this qualification
Language English
Availability England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland


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