CIWM
    Level 1
    QN: 600/0058/2
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    CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 1 Diploma In Recycling Activities

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIWM. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 833 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    CIWM
    Syllabus Units
    19 Units
    Guided Hours
    833 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment for processing recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to assist in the maintenance of plant and equipment
    2

    Assist in the Safe Operation of Work Vehicles during Recycling Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Monitor the safe movement of vehicles during activities
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Understand the safe operation of work vehicles
    3

    Clean and maintain facilities and equipment for the processing of recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Select and store equipment and tools for processing of recyclables
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to clean and maintain facilities and equipment
    4

    Collect recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out recycling collections
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Understand how to collect recyclable and other materials
    5

    Communicate with the public and others on recycling activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Communicate with the public and other persons external to the organisation in a way that promotes the organisation
    • Maintain the health and safety of the public
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to communicate effectively with the public and others
    6

    Comply with Procedure to Maintain Security of Facilities, Equipment and Materials within the Recycling Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain the security of facilities.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Know how to maintain the security of facilities.
    7

    Dispatch recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify and dispatch recyclables and other materials in line with procedures and practices
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to dispatch recyclables and other materials
    8

    Encourage recycling services through promotion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Promote recycling services to colleagues and others
    • Use and communicate data and information, Re
    • solve problems which could affect the recycling of materials
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Understand Recycling Services
    9

    Environmental Protection Within the Recycling Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Work in a way that minimises environmental impact.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Know how to work in a way that minimises environmental impact.
    10

    Loading a waste transport vehicle

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to load waste and related materials, Load waste and related materials in line with location-specific procedures
    • Use and communicate data and information connected with loading waste and related materials, Re
    • solve problems which arise from loading waste and related materials
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for loading a waste transport vehicle
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    11

    Maintain Effective Working Relationships in the Recycling Industry.

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Communicate with colleagues and others.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Know how to maintain effective working relationships.
    12

    Maintain Standards of Service during Recycling Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out work in accordance with instructions and approved procedures and practices.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Know how to maintain standards of service.
    13

    Manual handling, lifting and moving of loads in a waste environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare forhandling and lifting loads
    • Understand procedures andinstructions for handling and lifting loads
    • Be able to handle and lift loads
    14

    Operate and shut down processing plant

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to operate plant, Check plant and equipment prior to use
    • Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to operate and shut down processing plant
    15

    Operate equipment for processing of recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out operations in accordance with approved procedures and practices
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to operate equipment in the recycling industry
    16

    Prepare plant and equipment for processing recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Check plant and equipment prior to use
    • Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment
    • Know how to prepare plant and equipment for processing recyclables and other materials
    17

    Select and use containers for recyclables and other materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace
    • Select and use containers and dispose of recyclables and other materials
    • Use and communicate data and information, Re
    • solve problems which could affect health and safety
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance
    • Understand the regulation procedures and requirements for recycling
    • Know how to select and use containers for recycling materials
    18

    Sort and Prepare Recyclables and Other Materials for Processing.

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Sort and prepare recyclable materials.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.
    • Know how to sort and prepare recyclable materials.
    19

    Working Safely in the Recycling Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out work operations in accordance with regulations, procedures and practices.
    • Report and act upon problems that could affect the safe working environment.
    • Work in a manner which underpins effective performance.
    • Understand the regulations, procedures and requirements for recycling.
    • Know how to maintain a safe working environment.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/0058/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CIWM
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2010