Chartered Waste Manager MCIWM

Full Membership of the Institution makes a statement about your professional capabilities and commitment to the industry. Full Members can use the designatory letters MCIWM and the title Chartered Waste Manager.

Entry Criteria:
Has a 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.

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.  For full information please click HERE

Click for an Application Form for Professional Membership to apply for Chartered Waste Manager     (Member, MCIWM)

All applicants for Full Membership are required to attend a professional interview. This procedure is a common entry requirement for most professional bodies. It is strongly recommended that you join at an intermediate grade before attending your professional interview. Click for details on Fast Track Affiliate Membership.

Taking part in the institution's Structured Learning and Development scheme will also help you prepare for your interview.

Professional Interviews

Interview dates are set in advance and there will normally be two interview days per year in each of the Institution's Regional Centres. Future interview dates and frequently asked questions can be found by clicking on the link below.

Workshop and Interview Dates and Frequently Asked Questions

To find out what will happen at your professional interview click on:-

• Candidates' Guidance Notes 
  
  
• Interviewers' Guidance Notes
  
  
• Workshop Presentations & Candidate Experiences
  
  
• Industry Knowledge - examples of possible questions and topics
  
  
• Get_Chartered!_2013- This January 2013 CIWM magazine article features testimonies from recent candidates
  

CIWM is a constituent body of The Society for the Environment, Full Members of CIWM can therefore register as a Chartered Environmentalist.

For further details or if you have any questions, please contact Claire Nicoll
Tel: 0161 366 1611
E: claire.nicoll@ciwm.co.uk