CIWM
Level 2
QN: 603/5103/2
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CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 2 Certificate for Waste and Resource Management Operative
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIWM. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 70 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CIWM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
70 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Organisational Policies in the Waste and Resource Management Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisational policies for the reception and movement of wastes and recyclables
- Understand how organisational policies reflect requirements of the environmental permit
2
Principles of Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to communicate effectively with the public and others.2.
- Understand how to develop and maintain working relationships.3.
- Understand how to re
- solve disagreements in the workplace.
3
Principles of Environmental Protection in the Waste and Resource Management Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Duty Of Care.
- Understand how the Duty of Care relates to the organisation.3.
- Understand which legislation, codes of practice and guidance notes are relevant to waste and resource management facilities.4.
- Understand why waste needs to be treated or disposed of in ways other than through landfill.5.
- Understand the Environmental Permitting Regulations.6.
- Understand how the environmental permit for your site impacts the operations on site.7.
- Understand how Environmental Permits are enforced.8.
- Understand operational processes to recommend improvements to maintain environmental good practice.9.
- Understand how to contribute to the sustainability, maintenance and preservation of the environment.
4
Principles of Health and Safety in the Waste and Resource Management Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and deal with work-related hazards and risks in the waste/recycling industry.2.
- Understand health and safety in the waste/recycling industry.3.
- Know how to work with risk assessments when working in waste /recycling industry.4.
- Understand the health and safety legislation relevant to the waste/recycling industry.5.
- Know how to respond to emergencies in the workplace.6.
- Know how and why to select and use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within the waste/recycling industry.
5
Principles of Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand environmental good practice.2.
- Know how to prevent waste
- prepare for re
- use, recycle and recover.3.
- Know the principles of the circular economy.
6
Waste and Resource Management Industry Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of the waste and recycling industry.2.
- Know the different categories of waste.3.
- Understand waste minimisation.4.
- Understand the reasons for recycling.5.
- Understand the Government targets for recycling.6.
- Know the materials arising within the waste/recycling industry.7.
- Understand the difference between hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste.8.
- Understand physical waste management technologies.9.
- Understand biological waste treatment technologies.10.
- Understand advanced thermal waste treatment technologies.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5103/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CIWM
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019