CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling

The CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling is an entry level qualification that will enable individuals or employees to develop their basic knowledge and skills required by employers within the sustainable resource management industry. This qualification is designed for anyone looking to improve their employment prospects for the future by gaining a greater understanding of waste and recycling activities. Once learners have achieved this qualification they will be able to progress directly into entry level job roles within the sector. The qualification is suitable for new entrants to the industry, experienced workers seeking a formal qualification, as well as long term unemployed who wish to broaden their employment prospects.

What job role could the level 1 award lead to or support ?

Learners that achieve the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling will be able to progress into employment in the waste and resource management industry. For individuals or employees already working in the sector, this qualification will demonstrate your competencies against the level 1 standards. The types of job roles this qualification can lead to or support are: 

• Waste Operative
• Recycling Operative 
• Compost Operative 
• Household Waste and Recycling Operative 
• Material Recovery Operative 
• Waste/Recycling Collection Driver 
• Manual/Mechanical Street Cleaner 

How will I be taught and assessed?

There are two options available: 

Option 1 – Blended Learning: 

Learners/Employers can choose to have the course delivered on their premises by a CIWM (WAMITAB) approved tutor. This will consist of a 1 day training session, plus further training carried out through our virtual learning environment.

Option 2 – E-Learning: 

Enviroawards operates a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment). Each learner will be given their own unique log in details to access the course. The course is accessible from any device e.g. computer, laptop, tablet or phone. The course can be accessed at any time meaning that learners/employers can spread the course out over a period of time to suit their needs. This can prove less disruptive to operations by eliminating the need to have various staff members attending training on the same day. Every learner will be allocated a tutor that they can contact at any point to ask questions relating to the course. 

Once an individual/employee feels confident that they are ready to be assessed on what they have learnt, we will organise for a test to be conducted. The test is multiple choice. This means you will be provided with a test paper and asked to answer a series of questions by selecting the best possible answers from a list of four choices.

Because the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling is a Regulated Qualification, strict test conditions must be met. This means that we must appoint an invigilator. The invigilator will sit in on the test to ensure the test is being carried out in line with CIWM (WAMITAB) and OFQUAL requirements. 

How much does the CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Award in Waste and Recycling Cost?

We are one of the most competitively priced CIWM (WAMITAB) training providers in the UK. We have a passion for Education and Training, especially in the waste, resource and environmental sector. This is primarily due to the major skills deficit within our industry. We are trying our best to overcome this through the training services we provide. We want our qualifications to be more accessible to organisations and individuals alike. One of the ways in which we achieve this is by making them more affordable. Our price includes the CIWM (WAMITAB) and Centre registration fees, allocation of a tutor, invigilation arrangements and for external marking. There are no hidden fees when you study with us. 

The costs vary based on factors such as qualification delivery method e.g. classroom delivery or E-learning. It is also dependant on the number of learners enrolled in any one organisation. This is because invigilation must happen regardless of learner numbers. If you are an individual that wants to undertake this qualification, please contact us as we may be able to offer this award at a discount.

Want to enrol or find out more?

Please call us to speak to one of our friendly members of the team. Alternatively, drop us an email and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.