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Qualifications

There are a number of different qualifications related to wastes and resource management currently available.  Qualifications vary in complexity, length and type, with distance learning options also available and therefore should suit a variety of individual needs and styles. Below are details of the academic programmes currently supported or accredited by CIWM.

Undergraduate Qualifications

Bachelor Degrees

University of Northampton
BSc Environmental Science (Wastes)

University of Northampton
BSc Wastes Management (Distance Learning)

University of Northampton
BSc Wastes Management (Full Time)


Foundation Degrees

Myerscough College/UCLAN
FdSc Wastes Management


University of Northampton
FdSc Wastes Management


Higher National Certificates

Carnegie College
HNC Wastes Management

University of Northampton
HNC Wastes Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff
HNC Wastes Management


Diplomas

University of Huddersfield
Diploma in Professional Studies (Waste and Resource Management)


Certificates

Middlesex University
Certificate in Recycling for Sustainability

University of Central Lancashire
Certificate in Food Industry Waste and Resource Solutions

University of Central Lancashire
Certificate in Waste and Resource Optimisation in Food Processing

University of Northampton
Certificate in Wastes Management

 

Postgraduate Qualifications

Masters Degrees

Cranfield University
MSc Waste and Resource Management

Glasgow Caledonian
University MSc Waste Management

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
MSc Sustainable Waste Management

University of Hull
Waste Module within MSc Environmental Technology

University of Northampton
MBA (Wastes Management)

University of Northampton
MSc Wastes Management

University of the West of Scotland
MSc Waste and Clean Technologies


Post Graduate Courses

Lancaster University
PGCert in Energy & Fuels from Waste

 

Other Qualifications

Apprenticeships in Sustainable Resource Management

WAMITAB QCF Qualifications are now replacing the NVQs. They are essentially the same as NVQs in terms of delivery style, but are now referred to as an Award, Certificate or Diploma.

VRQ - Certificate in Wastes & Resource Management

Members

These qualifications may also be used as part of your

Structured Learning and Development (SLD)

requirement for Graduate and Licentiate members, or

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

requirement for Chartered Members and Fellows

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...offering waste related courses?

For information on how to apply for your course to become CIWM Accredited, and the benefits associated with it, please visit

Accreditation and Approval