Become a WasteSmart Centre
Become a WasteSmart Centre
Join our network of approved centres and deliver industry-leading WasteSmart training.
How to apply
The approval process starts with an Expression of Interest form. Before you submit it, we recommend you familiarise yourself with these key documents:
- CIWM WasteSmart Centre Approval - Self-Assessment Checklist
- Code of Practice for the delivery of CIWM WasteSmart
Once we receive your Expression of Interest, we'll contact you to discuss delivering WasteSmart courses. You'll then complete the WasteSmart Centre Application Form and submit it with your supporting documentation.
Subject to meeting the approval criteria, paying the centre approval fee, meeting trade references and signing a Service Level Agreement, your centre will be formally approved to deliver CIWM WasteSmart courses and added to our list of approved centres.
Fees
Current fees from April 2024:
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Centre | £935 |
| Annual Centre Renewal* | £550 |
| Tutor Approval** | Included within New Centre/Annual Renewal Fee |
| WasteSmart Registration | £35 |
| WasteSmart Plus Registration | £45 |
| Upgrade to WasteSmart Plus | £45 |
| Replacement Certificate*** | As per the Registration Fee |
| Administration Charge (for data amendments such as name changes) | £23 |
| EV Visit | Included with Annual Centre Renewal Fee |
| Additional EV Visit | £360 |
*Tutor approval and renewal are included within the New Centre/Annual Centre Renewal Fee.
**Any additional tutors approved after initial centre approval must follow Stage 3 of the approval process. No additional charge applies to the approval or renewal of additional tutors.
***CIWM WasteSmart Centres are responsible for the accuracy of all data submitted to CIWM QuartzWeb. If certificate details (such as a learner's name) are incorrect, the centre will be charged for a replacement certificate.
Ready to get started?
Contact our training team to find out more about WasteSmart courses or discuss becoming a WasteSmart Centre. Contact us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call 01604 620426.