CIWM · RQF Level 3
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Guided learning85 hours
- Units in this qualification27
Awarded by CIWM · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
This CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management is aimed at those in the environmental conservation sector. It develops understanding of sustainable resource management, including street cleansing and waste management. Learners will also gain knowledge of retail consumer law and the selling process.
These are the units CIWM registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
ERR _Employment Rights and Responsibilities_ in the Energy & Utility SectorReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Know employer and employee rights within the energy and utility sector
- Know employer and employee responsibilities within the energy and utility sector
- Know own organisation's procedures relating to employment rights and responsibilities
- Know factors that affect own organisation within the energy and utility sector
- Know factors that affect own occupation within the energy and utility sector
How to identify and record Hazardous wasteReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to identify hazardous waste materials
- Explain the registration requirements for operating as a Hazardous Waste Producer
- Describe the requirements for completing Hazardous Waste consignment notes accurately
- Explain the requirements for maintaining a register and keeping accurate records of hazardous waste
How to identify and resolve disagreementsReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential sources of disagreements in various situations.
- Describe methods to prevent disagreements from arising, such as clear communication and establishing common goals.
- Explain techniques for resolving disagreements, including negotiation, mediation, and compromise.
- Outline the steps to take if a disagreement cannot be resolved through standard methods, including escalation procedures and seeking external assistance.
How to work safely within the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Identify common work-related hazards and risks in the waste/recycling industry and describe appropriate control measures.
- Explain how to interpret and apply risk assessments when working in waste and recycling environments.
- Describe the procedures for responding to emergencies in the workplace, including evacuation, first aid, and reporting.
- Explain the importance of selecting and using the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within the waste/recycling industry and demonstrate its correct application.
- Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation skills to manage assigned tasks within the waste/recycling industry.
Know about Waste Treatment TechnologiesReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical context for sustainable waste management
- Understand the social context for sustainable waste management
- Understand the legal context for sustainable waste management
- Understand physical waste management technologies
- Understand biological waste treatment technologies
- Understand advanced thermal waste treatment technologies
- Understand integrated treatment technologies for waste management
- Know about near market technologies in waste management
Know how to maintain confidentiality of information within the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain confidentiality of information in the waste and recycling industry, in line with organisational procedures
- Maintain confidentiality of information in the waste and recycling industry, in line with legal requirements
Know the Materials arising within the waste and recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different materials arising within the waste and recycling industry
- Know the sources of materials arising within the waste and recycling industry
- Know the common uses of materials arising within the waste and recycling industry
Perform street cleansing manuallyReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to remove litter, detritus and debris from grounds, following health and safety guidelines
- Understand how to maintain waste collection points, ensuring they are clean and accessible
- Remove litter, detritus and debris from grounds effectively and safely
- Maintain waste collection points to a satisfactory standard
Perform street cleansing mechanicallyReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to remove litter, detritus and debris mechanically, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Understand how to operate vehicles, equipment and machinery safely and effectively for street cleansing
- Understand how to deal with collected waste, following environmental regulations and disposal procedures
- Clean and store vehicles, equipment and machinery, ensuring they are maintained in good working order
- Remove litter and detritus mechanically, adhering to safety protocols
- Deal with collected waste responsibly and efficiently
- Clean and store vehicles, equipment and machinery correctly, prolonging their lifespan and ensuring future usability
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a teamReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Plan work effectively for a team, taking into account available resources and deadlines.
- Allocate work appropriately across a team, considering individual skills and experience.
- Manage team members effectively to achieve team objectives, providing support and guidance as needed.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members against agreed targets and standards.
- Improve the performance of a team through coaching, training, and other development activities.
Technical Aspects of Managing Waste and ResourcesReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concepts for different physical, chemical, biological and thermal treatment processes available in the UK for managing waste and resources
- Understand the technical, financial, political, planning and other barriers limiting the uptake of different technologies in the waste and resources sector
- Understand the importance of effective communication within the work environment, including those relevant to but outside of the site boundaries, such as regulators and the public
- Understand the principles and procedures for waste transfer, including documentation, labelling, and transportation requirements
Understand Environmental Permitting in England and WalesReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the Environmental Permitting Regulations in England and Wales
- Understand who should apply for an Environmental Permit in England and Wales
- Understand the application process for an Environmental Permit in England and Wales
- Understand how to amend Environmental Permits in England and Wales
- Understand how Environmental Permits are enforced in England and Wales
Understand Environmental Protection in the waste and recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the potential hazards to the environment when working in the waste and recycling industry
- Understand how to reduce environmental impact from waste and waste materials
- Understand the impact of waste materials on the environment
Understand Management SystemsReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the purpose and components of Management Systems within an organisation
Understand Policy and Legislation in the waste management industry.Real unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key stakeholders within the waste management sector, including their roles and interrelationships.
- Identify relevant European and UK legislation, codes of practice, and guidance notes applicable to waste and resource management facilities.
- Explain the non-legislative drivers affecting changes in waste and resource management practices, such as economic factors and public opinion.
- Explain the reasons why waste needs to be treated or disposed of in ways other than through landfill, including environmental and economic considerations.
Understand operational systems and procedures in the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Describe typical work schedules and working procedures in the waste/recycling industry
- Explain the principles of waste/recycling handling and transfer techniques
- Explain the organisational policies relating to protecting the environment and personal safety in the waste/recycling industry
- Explain the organisational policies relating to appropriate behaviour in the workplace in the waste and recycling industry
Understand planning requirements in the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the types of development that require planning permission in the waste/recycling industry, such as new facilities or expansions
- Understand the requirements of planning regulations as applied to the waste/recycling industry, including environmental impact assessments and site suitability
- Understand the process for gaining planning permission, including application procedures, consultations, and appeals
- Understand compliance with planning permission, including adherence to conditions and monitoring requirements
- Understand how planning permits are enforced, including inspections, enforcement notices, and legal action
Understand the principles of identifying and classifying wasteReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different categories of waste
- Understand the European Waste Codes and their application
- Understand the difference between hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste
- Understand circumstances when wastes would be considered ‘unacceptable’
Understand the principles of the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the purpose of the waste and recycling industry, including its contribution to environmental protection and resource management.
- Describe the flow of waste and other materials through the waste and recycling industry, from collection to final disposal or reprocessing.
- Explain the principles and methods of waste minimisation, including source reduction, reuse, and recycling.
Understand the reasons and targets for recyclingReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the reasons for recycling, including environmental benefits
- Understand the reasons for recycling, including economic benefits
- Understand the targets for recycling set by organisations
- Understand the Government targets for recycling
Understand the requirements for the transportation of wasteReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to check a vehicle for safety prior to transportation
- Explain the effect different loads have on a vehicle's handling and performance
- Explain the importance of correctly containing the load during transportation
- Describe how to deal with common problems encountered on the road during transportation
- Demonstrate safe driving techniques during the transportation of waste
- Demonstrate how to drive efficiently to minimise environmental impact and reduce costs
Understand the ‘Duty of Care’ within the waste/recycling industryReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the Duty of Care regulations relating to waste management, including responsibilities for waste producers, carriers, and disposers
- Understand how the Duty of Care regulations relate to the organisation, including its policies, procedures, and training requirements
Understanding customer service in the retail sectorReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the effect of customer service on the success of a retail business, including its impact on customer loyalty and profitability.
- Understand how retail businesses ensure customer service standards are consistently met, through training, monitoring, and feedback.
- Understand the processes involved in resolving customer complaints effectively in a retail business, including handling difficult customers and finding appropriate solutions.
- Understand how customer service is monitored in a retail business, using methods such as customer surveys, mystery shoppers, and feedback forms.
Understanding retail consumer lawReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how consumer legislation protects the rights of customers in the retail sector
- Know the main provisions for the protection of consumers from unfair trading practices, including misleading advertising and pricing
- Know the main provisions of consumer credit legislation in relation to retail, including regulations on credit agreements and responsible lending
- Know the main provisions of data protection legislation in relation to retail, including the handling of personal data and customer privacy
- Know the main provisions of the law relating to the sale of licensed and age-restricted products, including alcohol, tobacco, and knives
- Understand the consequences for businesses and employees of contravening retail law, including fines, legal action, and reputational damage
Understanding the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail businessReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of having the right stock levels in a retail business to meet customer demand
- Understand the importance of having the right stock levels in a retail business to minimise waste
- Understand how goods are received on the premises of a retail business, including checking deliveries
- Understand how stock should be stored to prevent damage
- Understand how stock should be stored to prevent loss
Understanding the development of personal and team effectiveness in a retail businessReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key stages of the recruitment process within a retail business, from job advertising to interviewing and selection.
- Understand how individuals and teams are developed within a retail business, through training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Understand the principles of effective communication within retail teams, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
- Understand how conflict is resolved effectively within teams in a retail business, using techniques such as mediation and negotiation.
- Understand the link between improved personal performance and improved business performance in a retail context.
- Understand how to review the personal performance of retail team members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for development.
- Understand the general principles of employment law relevant to the retail sector, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, and working time regulations.
Understanding the retail selling processReal unit · CIWM
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how various communication techniques can be used to effectively help customers choose products in a retail setting.
- Understand the benefits of comprehensive product knowledge for retail staff and the importance of maintaining up-to-date information.
- Understand the key legislation relating to selling in the retail environment, including consumer rights and trading standards.
- Understand different techniques for maximising sales in a retail environment, such as upselling and cross-selling.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
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Who’d teach you this
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Where these credits take you
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Where this can lead
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How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
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Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will gain knowledge of employment rights and responsibilities within the energy and utility sector, including employer and employee rights, organisational procedures, and factors affecting the sector and occupations.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sustainable Resource Management
27 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by CIWM.
- ERR _Employment Rights and Responsibilities_ in the Energy & Utility Sector
- How to identify and record Hazardous waste
- How to identify and resolve disagreements
- How to work safely within the waste/recycling industry
- Know about Waste Treatment Technologies
- Know how to maintain confidentiality of information within the waste/recycling industry
and 21 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
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- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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