Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
The professional body for waste and resource management
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has served the waste and resource management industry for over 100 years and is the industry’s leading professional body, representing over 7,000 individual professionals in the UK and overseas.
CIWM’s mission is to support “the continuous improvement in the sustainable management of waste and resources” and the institution aims to do by:
- Advancing the scientific, technical and practical aspects of waste and resource management for the safeguarding of the environment
- Promoting education, training, research and the dissemination of knowledge in all matters of waste and resource management
- Striving to achieve and maintain the highest standards of practice, competence and conduct by all its members
- Using its body of knowledge to influence business practices, government policy and the legislative framework governing the sector
CIWM sets the professional standards for individuals working in the waste and resource management industry and has various grades of membership determined by education, qualification and experience.
A national institution
CIWM has its headquarters in Northampton and also has ten regional centres, throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who run an active programme of events for local members.
As the national member on the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), CIWM also has a presence on the European and world stage.
Chartered status
The pre-eminence of CIWM was recognised in 2002 by the award of a Royal Charter. Chartered status is the supreme accolade for a professional body. It means that CIWM has been formally recognised by the state as pre-eminent in its field and has a key role to play in delivering good practice for the benefit of the nation. Chartered status has also greatly enhanced the value of CIWM membership, with Full Members being allowed to use the title ‘Chartered Waste Manager’.
Main CIWM activities
CIWM works to meet its objectives through a range of membership and wider industry orientated activities and services. These include:
- Ensuring the professional development of all its members
- Promoting good practice across the waste and resource management industry
- Acting as a key consultee with Government on waste and resource management issues
- Through ISWA, acting on European and international waste and resource management issues
- Providing professional qualifications through membership of CIWM
- Providing and maintaining an approved Operator Competence scheme for Environmental Permitting (in partnership with WAMITAB)
- Working with universities and other educational providers to accredit qualifications in waste and resource management
- Developing and providing a wide range of training courses and CPD options
- Engaging, influencing and liaising with government and other key industry stakeholders
- Promoting research into waste and resource management
- Providing Regional Centres where members can meet for professional activities and networking
- Providing a library and information service
- Operating Special Interest Groups on a range of key waste and resource management topics, including waste prevention and thermal treatment
- Delivering technical workshops, seminars and conferences
- Publishing a monthly journal and other technical and scientific publications
- Staging, in partnership with the Environmental Services Association, the industry’s flagship annual Futuresource conference and exhibition at London ExCeL
CIWM membership
Being a member of CIWM makes a statement about your professional capabilities. The waste and resource management industry demands the highest levels of professionalism and excellence. Being a member of the Institution signals your commitment to these ideals.
Applications for membership are welcome from all professionals working within, or associated with, the wastes management industry. The class of membership most applicable for you will be dependent upon your experience and qualifications.
Types of membership
Member (MCIWM) - chartered waste manager
Has a relevant degree or post-graduate qualification and has a minimum of four years relevant continuous experience in wastes management including structured training.
or
Is a Corporate Member of a relevant Chartered Institution and has a minimum of two years relevant continuous experience in wastes management.
In all cases applicants will be required to satisfy a Professional Interview Panel. This will consist of senior members of the Institution and candidates will be asked to give a brief presentation on their area of work.
Experienced Practitioner Route
This route into Membership is designed for those who have considerable experience within the waste industry but have few or no formal qualifications.
Licentiate Member (LCIWM)
Has a relevant degree or post-graduate qualification, a minimum of one year’s experience in the wastes management industry and has undergone a period of vocational training consisting of either:
- satisfactory completion of a module of a post-graduate course on wastes management provided by a university, and approved for this purpose by CIWM; or
- satisfactory completion of a full waste management COTC at NVQ level 4 awarded by WAMITAB, City and Guilds or SQA; or
- satisfactory completion of the HNC/ Foundation Degree in Wastes Management; or
- satisfactory completion of the Open University’s Diploma in Pollution Control; or
- or satisfactory completion of a relevant Higher Level Award (HLA) at level 4; or
- such other programme of vocational training as shall be approved from time to time by CIWM’s Membership, Education and Training Committee.
A Licentiate Member is a Corporate Member of the Institution and is therefore entitled to full voting rights in matters of Institution business.
Graduate Member (Grad MCIWM)
Any person who is concerned with wastes management and has a degree in a relevant subject but does not have the necessary continuous relevant experience required for Corporate Membership.
Associate Member (Assoc MCIWM)
Has achieved passes in two A levels or holds a Higher National Certificate, or an equivalent qualification and has a minimum of five years relevant continuous experience in wastes management.
or
Has achieved a full wastes management COTC at NVQ level 4 awarded by WAMITAB, City and Guilds or SQA.
Technician Member (Tech MCIWM)
Holds a National Certificate, or an equivalent qualification, and has a minimum of three years relevant continuous experience in wastes management, including structured training.
or
Has achieved a full Wastes Management COTC at NVQ level 3 awarded by WAMITAB, City and Guilds or SQA.
or
Satisfactory completion of a relevant VRQ at level 3
Student Member
A person who is undertaking a course of study and examination relevant to wastes management. This grade is available to both full-time and part-time students. Full-time students studying in the UK receive their first year’s membership free of charge.
Affiliate Member (Fast Track)
A person who is involved with wastes management but is not, as yet, eligible for any other grade of membership.
CIWM membership benefits:
- Professional status and use of designatory letters (e.g. MCIWM, Grad MCIWM), with full members being able to use the title ‘Chartered Waste Manager’
- Free weekly email news service sent direct to your inbox
- Membership of a CIWM Special Interest Group
- Free CIWM publications including:
- CWRM: Communications in Waste and Resource Management
- Technical Publications - produced by CIWM Technical Working Groups
- CIWM Journal, the waste industry’s leading monthly publication, and MVO (Municipal Vehicle Operator), which is published quarterly
- Up to 20% discount on CIWM conferences, training courses, seminars and workshops
- 10% discount on Open University CPD modules
- Free use of all CIWM library services
- Invitations to technical seminars, meetings and site visits organised by CIWM Regional Centres
- Special events for new and younger members
- Information on national and international consultation processes and the opportunity to contribute your views for inclusion in CIWM responses
- Representation of members’ views to Parliament, Government and other national and international agencies
- Advice on wastes management qualifications, courses and careers
- Advice on technical waste and resource management issues
- Links with fellow professionals around the world – CIWM is the UK national member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
- Professional and career development information and advice
- Internet services, including employment exchange and Classified Directory
- Members-only section on CIWM website
For further information please contact us:
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
9 Saxon Court,
St Peters Gardens,
Marefair,
Northampton NN1 1SX,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1604 620426
Fax: +44 (0) 1604 621339
Email:
www.ciwm.co.uk
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