The Operator Competence Scheme: Risk Tiers Explained

Navigate technical competence requirements with confidence

Understanding how to evidence your competence as a Technically Competent Manager (TCM) is critical to operating safely and compliantly within the CIWM (WAMITAB) Operator Competence Scheme. This course brings the risk tier framework to life, helping you clearly interpret the requirements and apply them in real-world waste management activities.

Through a blend of video and interactive e-learning, you’ll gain practical insight into how the risk tier table works, and how to use it to strengthen compliance across your role, your organisation and the wider sector.

Course Details

Format: Microlearning

Duration: 15 minutes

Entry requirements: None. However, you will need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.

CIWM member price: £0.00

Non-member price: £0.00

About this course

By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident navigating the risk tiers supporting better operational outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Understanding risk tiers
Develop a clear understanding of what risk tiers are and why they are important in waste management.

Roles and responsibilities
Learn who risk tiers apply to and how they influence your role and responsibilities.

Interpreting risk tier information
Build confidence in identifying and understanding the key information within a risk tier entry.

Applying risk tiers in practice
Learn how to use risk tiers to determine the appropriate qualifications and competence pathways.

This course is suitable for anyone involved in understanding or applying risk tiers within the waste and resources sector.

It is particularly relevant for:

  • Environmental regulator officers
  • Technically Competent Managers (TCMs)
  • Operators of existing and newly permitted waste sites
  • Consultants supporting compliance and permitting activities
  • CIWM members
  • New entrants and graduates entering the sector
  • Experienced professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge

Whether you are new to risk tiers or looking to strengthen your understanding, this course will provide the clarity and confidence to apply them effectively in your role.

Course Structure

This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.

This course covers:

  • Understanding risk tiers: What they are and why they matter in waste management
  • Roles and responsibilities: Who risk tiers apply to and how they affect your role
  • Interpreting risk tier information: Understanding key details within a risk tier entry
  • Applying risk tiers: Using risk tiers to determine appropriate qualifications and competence pathways

eLearning available 0.25 CPD

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