CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Closed Vessel Composting
For the Resource and Waste Managment Sector
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CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Closed Vessel Composting (MROC4)
QSP Training delivers the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Closed Vessel Composting, a recognised qualification for professionals responsible for managing non-hazardous in-vessel composting operations. This award ensures that managers have the competence, knowledge and practical skills required to maintain safe, compliant and efficient composting facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Wamitab qualifications codes are MROC4
About this Qualification
This qualification forms part of the CIWM Operator Competence Scheme and demonstrates that the learner can competently manage closed-vessel composting processes, ensuring operations meet all relevant requirements under:
England and Wales under the Environmental Permitting Regulations
Northern Ireland under the Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 2015
It applies specifically to biological in-vessel composting of non-hazardous waste, including controlled reception, containment, treatment and compliant disposal.
Who is it for?
This Level 4 Medium Risk award is suitable for:
Technically Competent Managers (TCMs)
Site managers and supervisors
Waste and resource management consultants
It covers Standard Rules sites operating under SR2021 No3, SR2021 No4 and SR2021 No5
How Is the Qualification Delivered?
This award is assessed in the workplace, through a portfolio of evidence built from real operational activity.
This practical approach ensures minimal disruption to daily operations while enabling candidates to demonstrate competence in real site conditions.
What Does the Qualification Cover?
To complete this Level 4 Medium Risk qualification, learners must achieve six mandatory units:
OCS01 – Maintain health and safety in the waste and resource management industry
OCS02 – Manage the environmental impact of work activities
OCS05 – Manage the movement, sorting and storage of waste
OCS12 – Manage the reception of non-hazardous waste
OCS31 – Manage site operations for in-vessel composting of non-hazardous waste
OCS62 – Manage transfer and disposal from in-vessel composting operations
These units ensure full competence across health and safety, environmental management, waste handling, biological treatment processes and compliant end-of-process disposal.
Entry Requirements
This is an open-entry qualification, meaning no previous qualifications are required.
However, learners must:
Be employed in a suitable operational role, or
Have access to a real composting environment for workplace assessment
Career Opportunities
This qualification is suitable for individuals managing or supervising:
Closed-vessel composting facilities
Biological treatment processes
Non-hazardous waste treatment activities requiring formal competence
It is recognised as the competence standard for Medium Risk composting operations within the UK waste management sector.
What Happens After Completion?
To continue acting as the Technically Competent Manager (TCM), candidates must complete the Continuing Competence test every two years. (Northern Ireland requirements may differ.)
Learners may also progress to CIWM membership for additional industry support and development.
Course Summary
Delivery Options
Delivered in the workplace by a qualified CIWM-approved assessor.
Duration
Total Qualification Time: 105 Hours
Assessment
Workplace portfolio of evidence
Certification
On successful completion, learners achieve a CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Closed Vessel Composting (MROC4)
Available in: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
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