You must have heard of the MCIWEM grade and be interested to know
what it is. To know more about this grade, you need to read this blog.
Here, we will not only tell you what it is and its benefits. We will
also tell you about its application requirements.
What is the MCIWEM grade?
MCIWEM, membership, is a non-chartered grade of membership for a
professional working at an operational level. Besides that, the
professional is pursuing a career path in the water and environmental
sector.
This grade comes with formal recognition of your attainments. Besides
that, it allows you to engage with people and experiences that will
broaden your network and continue your development. The authority offers
valuable specialist structure and support for your professional growth.
It doesn’t want your growth to be neglected due to the pressures of
your day-to-day work.
Eligibility criteria for this status:
This grade is for those who are recent entrants into the industry and
earning knowledge. You can have more experience than a graduate but
less than the requirement for a chartership.
You should have each of the following:
- NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management or An honours degree
- Demonstrable post-graduate experience in water or/and environmental management for at least 2 years
Application requirements:
For the application of MCIWEM, you need to:
- Fill up an online application form
- Submit your latest resume
- Provide copies of related certificates that your sponsors have signed
- Have two sponsors who are CIWEM members or Chartered members of other professional bodies and can review your application. These sponsors also need to sign on your application. You have to submit a signed letter from each of your sponsors with your application confirming that they have done this.
- Write a 500-word report detailing the skills and knowledge you earned in your water or/and environmental career. Or, complete a summary of your NEBOSH Diploma assignment.
Your report must be in the first person. Besides that, you need to
identify work/projects for which you have had responsibility. After
that, describe your roles and responsibilities in them.
The report must describe an understanding of the environmental
drivers and issues surrounding your work. In addition, it must describe
your role in the promotion of good environmental practice.
Benefits of the membership:
Recognition of your professional competence:
This grade will allow you to promote your expertise, as this
designation is globally recognized. It is an instant badge of competence
and integrity for clients, colleagues and future employers.
Improve your knowledge and earning potential:
You will have access to different types of services and content to
fulfill your development requirements and build your expertise. These
are good practice guides, technical papers, online publications and
CPD-relevant events.
Widen your horizons and join the debate:
Sort out day-to-day problems using accessible reliable and
informative information and advice. With your subscription to The
Environment magazine, journals, policy position statements and case
studies, you will have many practical tools. These tools will support
your work.
Reach mentoring:
Develop your skills, relationships, capabilities, self-confidence and personal growth and work towards a Chartership (MCIWEM C.WEM) with a CIWEM Mentor.
Enhance your employability and skills:
You can use CIWEM’s professional development planning tools to support your career growth and reach the next level.