WAMITAB Level 4 Competency Awards
QSP provides ranges of qualifications to encourage best practice. The awards are assessed to a national standard, allowing employees to develop the skills necessary to perform their role effectively. Under the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Permitting Regulations, all waste management facilities are required by law to have a permit. The Competency scheme was established to satisfy the law and requires a Technically Competent Person (TCM) to have an operational involvement. Competency is judged by gaining a CIWM (WAMITAB) award appropriate to the waste facility. QSP provides the full range of qualifications to enable a person to gain the relevant qualification for their waste facility. Once registered we provide guidance on completing the award and assessors to assess the Standard. As we have been granted self-certification status by the awarding body CIWM (WAMITAB) we are able to offer support from start to finish.
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About these Qualifications
QSP Training delivers the full range of CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Competency Awards designed to help waste management professionals meet legal and operational requirements under the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations.
All permitted waste management and recycling facilities must have competent personnel in place. The Operator Competence Scheme requires a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) to hold an appropriate qualification for the type of facility being operated.
QSP provides a complete pathway for individuals to achieve these nationally recognised qualifications, ensuring compliance, confidence, and professional recognition. Once registered, learners receive full guidance on the qualification process and ongoing support from one of QSP’s approved assessors. As a self-certified CIWM (WAMITAB) assessment centre, QSP can provide a streamlined and supported route from registration through to certification.
Who is this Qualification for?
This qualification is suitable for:
Site Managers, Supervisors, or Technically Competent Managers responsible for permitted waste facilities
Individuals seeking to gain or maintain an Operator Competence Certificate
Professionals working across waste, recycling, and environmental operations who need to demonstrate compliance with permit conditions
Under the CIWM (WAMITAB) scheme, operators must achieve the relevant Level 4 qualification to demonstrate competence in managing the facility type for which they are responsible.
How is this Qualification Delivered?
Facilities are categorised by risk level, with the number of required units depending on the type of site:
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Low Risk – 4 units (e.g. Storage facilities)
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Medium Risk – 6 units (e.g. Non-Hazardous Transfer & Treatment, End-of-Life Vehicles, MRF, Composting, Anaerobic Digestion)
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High Risk – 12 units (e.g. Hazardous Waste, Clinical Waste, Landfill, Incineration)
An approved QSP Assessor will be allocated to you once registration is complete. The qualification is assessed on the job at your workplace, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence against CIWM (WAMITAB) standards. Evidence is collected through normal work activities, professional discussions, and site observations.
What Will I Gain?
On successful completion, learners receive a CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence Certificate appropriate to their site type and operational risk level.
Those achieving a High Risk qualification will also be awarded a COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence). All assessment portfolios are returned to learners as a reference and record of achievement.
Benefits of these Qualifications
Demonstrates legal compliance under Environmental Permitting Regulations
Improves knowledge of waste legislation, health and safety, and people management
Enhances professional competence and career development prospects
Allows qualified TCMs to provide cover for multiple permitted sites
Promotes safer, more efficient, and legally compliant operations
Transferable units provide flexibility and progression opportunities across facility types
Qualification Areas
QSP delivers the full range of Level 4 Competency Awards across multiple facility types, including:
Transfer and Treatment (Hazardous & Non-Hazardous)
Open and Closed Landfill
Clinical Waste
Physical, Chemical & Biological Treatment
End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) and WEEE
Anaerobic Digestion
Mobile Plant Operations
Composting and MRF
Civic Amenity (CA) and Recycling Centres
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Course Summary
Delivery Options
Work-based assessment delivered by a qualified QSP Assessor.
Duration
Typically completed within 6 to 18 months, depending on experience, site type, and risk level.
Assessment
Portfolio of workplace evidence supported by observation, discussion, and compliance documentation.
Certification
Successful learners receive the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Operator Competence Certificate. High Risk learners additionally receive a COTC.
Take the Next Step
Whether you are looking to enhance your career or ensure your business meets regulatory standards, our team is here to help you choose the right training path. Contact QSP Training today to speak to an advisor or book your next course.
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