NEBOSH Environmental Certificate now accepted by CIWEM

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has announced a partnership with the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).

During an official reception held in Dubai on 16th January 2013, CIWEM President Paul Hillman and NEBOSH Chief Executive, Teresa Budworth together announced the partnership, which sees CIWEM accepting environmental management qualifications from the independent examination body.

NEBOSH offers a comprehensive range of globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs of all places of work. “We’re extremely proud that our environmental qualifications have been recognised by the CIWEM as a sign of knowledge and professionalism in this field,” said Budworth. “CIWEM requires its members to demonstrate high levels of professional skill and judgement. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected and we’re delighted that they now form part of our membership criteria,” said Paul Horton, CIWEM Membership and International Director. The qualifications now accepted under this partnership include:

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management: Fulfils the entry requirement for Technician Member, which has post-nominal designation TechCIWEM.
“I hope that those who successfully complete these qualifications use this CIWEM recognition to expand their professional careers with membership of the Institution. There is a warm welcome awaiting them within CIWEM and support for their onward professional development.”
All holders of the Environmental Certificate (including those on the Pilot in 2008) are eligible to apply for membership for Technician Member of CIWEM, TechCIWEM, You will need to submit the following information:
- Application form for TechCIWEM
- A CV
- A list of training completed
- Two sponsors (Corporate Members of CIWEM or Chartered Members of an equivalent Professional Body)
- Application fee
- Copies of academic certificates and course breakdowns (excluding the NEBOSH qualification)
- Copy of NEBOSH, Certificate in Environmental Management

Cost is £99, this includes the application fee and membership subscription until the end of current year (subscription year is January to December).

CRS’s Head of Environment, Richard Ball commented, ‘ It is good to see delegates who have completed the intense  NEBOSH Environmental Certificate getting recognition.  This recognition will support individual’s career development and show potential employers the importance of this qualification.  ‘