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Sustainable Recycling Activities Level 3 (CIWM) - Diploma

GCS Training
Level 3
Jubilee Court
TBC
Telephone: 01792 284400 (Jubilee Court)

Overview

This qualification is suitable for those in team leader and supervisory roles, who are experienced workers that want evidence of their competency.

The qualification will be assessed in the work environment, and requires the learner to demonstrate they have the required knowledge and skills to manage a waste management facility. 

Key information

An assessor will visit the learner’s workplace to observe their work ‘on-the-job’ every four to six weeks. Visits will take place on a one-to-one basis to suit the needs of the learner and employers. Assessors will set tasks, provide support and guide you through the qualification.

Mandatory units

  • Set objectives and provide support for team members
  • Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
  • Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of the workplace
  • Develop and implement a risk assessment plan in own area of responsibility
  • Promote sustainability and environmental good practice in the recycling industry
  • Develop personal performance

Optional units

Candidates must choose the general pathway or the reuse pathway.

As learners progress through the qualification, they will build an e-portfolio of the naturally occurring evidence of the practical activity undertaken in the workplace to demonstrate knowledge and competency. A range of assessment methods will be used, including:

  • Questions and answers
  • Observations
  • Witness testimonies
  • Workplace evidence
  • Case studies
  • Workbooks
  • Professional discussion