Waste and Resource Development Pathway

Waste and Resource Foundation Pathway

Transform your team's potential. Build sector expertise that drives results.

Perfect for new operatives and teams with limited sector experience

Why your team needs this programme

Give your team the competitive edge they need to excel in the waste and resource management sector.

8
Months of expert training
20
Hours of practical learning
100%
Job-ready confidence

What's in it for you?

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Accelerate new hire productivity

Stop losing weeks to extended learning periods. Our structured programme gets new staff productive faster, reducing onboarding costs and time-to-competency.

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Reduce workplace incidents

Proper technical foundations mean fewer safety risks. Protect your team and your business with comprehensive waste handling knowledge from day one.

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Ensure regulatory compliance

Stay compliant with up-to-date regulatory training. Avoid costly penalties and demonstrate your commitment to best practices to clients and regulators.

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Cost-effective team development

One comprehensive programme replaces multiple expensive training courses. Invest smart in your team's development without breaking the budget.

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Build sector-specific expertise

Generic training doesn't cut it. Give your team practical, industry-specific skills taught by active practitioners who understand real-world challenges.

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Attract & retain top talent

Show potential employees you're serious about their development. CIWM certification demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence.

Complimentary CIWM affiliate membership included

Every participant receives full member benefits: cutting-edge knowledge, networking opportunities, exclusive event discounts, and access to our professional community until December 2026.

Perfect for:

  • New operatives looking to expand their knowledge base and build confidence
  • Companies hiring staff with no previous waste sector experience
  • Local authority admin staff needing practical sector understanding
  • Teams requiring basic compliance and safety training
  • HR departments looking to spend L&D budgets effectively
  • Site managers with training budgets for new staff

Programme highlights

🎓 Expert-led learning: Taught by active industry practitioners with real-world experience


⏰ Flexible delivery: Blend of virtual sessions and eLearning to fit around work schedules


📈 Career progression: Gateway to advanced CIWM Technical Training Programmes


🏆 Industry Recognition: CIWM certification that employers and clients respect


🌍 Sustainability focus: Circular economy and net zero knowledge for the future

Ready to transform your team?

Join the thousands of professionals who've built their careers with CIWM. Don't let your team fall behind in a rapidly evolving sector.

Book a Time Book your team's place today

Questions? Contact our training team at or call +44 01604 620426


Prefer to learn in a face-to-face environment?

In addition to our virtual courses and e-learning courses, we also run a variety of classroom-based training courses throughout the year.

Please note that, in line with government advice, all classroom-based courses scheduled to take place before September 2020 have been cancelled. Courses scheduled from September onwards will be reviewed in the coming weeks.