Resource and Waste Management Affiliate Training Programme
Overview
This induction programme provides a comprehensive blend of virtual and eLearning courses delivered over an 8-month period, amounting to approximately 19–20 hours (2.5–3 days) of learning. Designed for individuals new to the resource and waste management sector, the programme covers fundamental topics and good waste management practices essential for modern roles.
Participants receive complimentary CIWM Affiliate membership, granting access to member benefits such as cutting-edge knowledge, networking opportunities, and exclusive discounts on events and training. Membership is valid from the programme start date until 31st December of the year following the programme end date.
What will I learn on the programme?
By the end of the programme, participants will gain an understanding of:
- Induction (Virtual) – 1 hour
- Overview of Affiliate Programme
- Member benefits
- Micro eLearning Courses (eLearning) – 1–2 hours
- Introduction to Climate Change
- Introduction to Net Zero
- Introduction to the Circular Economy
- Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Development
- Introduction to Waste and Resource Management (Virtual) – 3 hours
- Legal controls and collection methods
- Waste hierarchy and circular economy
- Future changes in the sector
- Behaviour Change in the Resource and Waste Management Sector (Virtual) – 3 hours
- COM-B Behaviour Change Model
- Behaviour change strategies
- Duty of Care: Awareness (Virtual) – 2 hours
- Waste Duty of Care and key obligations
- Penalties and compliance
- Waste Collection (eLearning) – 30 minutes
- Presenting waste for collection
- Role of waste carrier
- Introduction to the Classification of Waste (Virtual) – 1.5 hours
- WM3 Regulatory Guidance
- Case studies and group exercises
- Waste Legislation Essentials (eLearning) – 3 hours
- Regulatory framework and producer responsibility
- Future legislation
- The Horrors of Waste Crime (Virtual) – 2 hours
- Impacts of waste crime
- Preventative actions
- Environmental Permitting (eLearning) – 2 hours
- Regulatory framework and permit applications
- Management techniques
Who is it for?
This programme is ideal for:
- New entrants to the sector (e.g., HR, customer service, marketing staff)
- Students and graduates
- Local authority administration staff and officers
- Operatives seeking to broaden their knowledge
- Individuals with no prior experience in the sector
What are the entry requirements?
No prior knowledge of waste and resource management is required.
How will I benefit?
Participants will gain a solid foundation in resource and waste management topics and Affiliate membership to support further development. On completion, progression to advanced CIWM courses, such as the Technical Training Programme or Hazardous Waste Regulations, is recommended.
Book your place today to build a strong foundation in waste resource management and unlock your professional potential!