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A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System Further benefits according to options chosen 1 Environmental awareness Definition of 'the environment' Key environmental issuesGlobal warmingOzone depletionAcid rainAir qualityWater pollutionContaminated landLand take and green belt shrinkageResource usageHabitat destruction and species extinctions. Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 Environmental legislation Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects Consequences of breaching legislation 3 Environmental management systems Overview of what an environmental management system isHow is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together?Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle)The need to continually improve Pros and consReasons for having an EMSBenefits of an EMSConsequences of not managing the environmentCosts of installing an EMS Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisationOverview of your organisation's EMSHow it was set up / is being developed / operatesWho is responsible for itKey parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussedEMS documentation - what and where it is. Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 Environmental consequences Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 Protected species, nature conservation and invasive weeds Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 Chemicals and fuels handling and storage How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering:Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us?Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers)Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training)COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 On-site control measures Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 Waste management Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 Auditing Requirements for environmental auditing of operations Auditing the EMS Types of internal and external audits Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits Workshop options:Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop.Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 Incident response What should you do when an incident does happen? What should be in a spill kit? When should you call in the experts? When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 Monitoring and reporting Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting

To provide a fundamental understanding of building services in the context of: The working environment The success of the core business The health and safety of the occupants Operating cost and environmental impact The optimisation of cost and value Strategies for continuous improvement DAY ONE 1 Building services fundamentals The function of services in commercial buildings and their importance to the core businessElectrical servicesLightingHeatingVentilation and air conditioningLiftsWater Understanding IT and communication systems Practical exercises 2 The provision of comfort and safety Statutory requirementsHealth and safety legislationControl of contractorsRisk assessmentFire precautionsLegionella, sick building and other risks Business requirementsUnderstanding user requirementsMatching systems to business needs Practical exercises 3 Getting the design right What the FM needs to know about design and its procurementSuccessful space planningRelationship between services, space planning and designGetting the brief rightSupplier selection and management Practical exercises DAY TWO 4 Operation and maintenance Why maintain?Maintenance contractsInput and output specificationsResource optionsContracts - principal elementsTendering - key stepsSelection criteriaOperational criteriaMaintenance trends Performance-based service provisionInput and output specificationsKPIs and thresholdsRisk containmentValue-add opportunitiesPerformance contract strategy Practical exercises 5 Contingency planning Being ready for the unexpected Identifying and reducing riskInternal risksExternal risksIdentifying threats at your site Managing riskProtective systemsOccupier obligationsFire managementTesting Practical exercises 6 Commissioning services systems Physical commissioning Common problems Typical costs Commissioning stages Continuous commissioning Energy efficiency and the scope for environmental improvement Practical exercises 7 Satisfying the occupants Obtaining and responding to feedbackWhen to get feedbackWhyHowWhat to do with it Practical exercises 8 'Air time' Sharing experience and addressing specific issues of interest to participants Course review Close

Join Lizzie Williams from the Soul studio on January 12 for a Soul Circle celebrating the full moon in Cancer. This gathering will focus on emotional healing and self-care, creating a supportive environment for reflection and connection. The evening will include grounding exercises, guided meditation, journaling, and an oracle reading, all designed to help participants explore their emotions and set intentions for personal growth. Spaces are limited to 12 women, so secure your spot today to embrace the nurturing energy of Cancer and connect with like-minded souls. Note: Payment is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.the-soul-studio.co.uk

Are you ready to create enamel jewellery from scratch? You don't need any experience, and we'll guide you through everything step by step. We'll help you prepare the copper, layer powders, and glass embellishments, then fire and finish your piece to take home with you. You'll have a wide variety of jewellery types to choose from, which means endless possibilities for your own vibrant designs!

This practical half day course is designed to teach your staff to effectively deploy and use an...

Training Company based in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Providing training in health and safety, first aid, Mental Health First Aid, Fire Safety, Food Safety for businesses, schools, education settings, childminders and companies. Here for all your training needs. Providing in house training and we can create bespoke courses to meet your needs.

Are you ready to create enamel jewellery from scratch? You don't need any experience, and we'll guide you through everything step by step. We'll help you prepare the copper, layer powders, and glass embellishments, then fire and finish your piece to take home with you. You'll have a wide variety of jewellery types to choose from, which means endless possibilities for your own vibrant designs!

If you're looking for a new skill to master, look no further. This silver clay workshop is the perfect way to spend a morning learning a new skill and having a blast in the process. During this workshop, you'll learn how to roll, cut, add texture, fire, and finish your piece. You'll be able to take your pieces home on the same day! You'll leave with something truly unique—and have had an exciting experience learning something new.

This course is suitable for Solid Fuel engineers who are looking to re-new their previous certification. Our Initial course is available through this link: https://www.citytraining.com/w/courses/21-solid-fuel-initial Dry - 1 Day Wet - 2 Days Our courses are accredited by OFTEC and certified by Cert-ain, but this does not stop you from renewing or achieving accreditation from HETAS and similar bodies, saving you money on training costs too. What's included? DryOFT15-108(D) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances (dry space heating).OFT18-108(S) - Service, maintenance, repair, or commissioning of solid fuel burning appliances. WetAs above [OFT15-108(D) & OFT18-108(S)].OFT15-108(W) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances with space heating and hot water heating. Prerequisites Category 1 - RENEWAL (this course) Applicants in this category are regarded as experienced Solid Fuel technicians holding one of the following - they will need to provide an original certificate as evidence to the Assessment Centre prior to taking OFTEC assessments:  OFTEC OFT15-108D (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT15-108W (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT18-108S (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) HETAS H003 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H004 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)H005 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H009 (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) BPEC Solid Fuel Installer (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) CITY & GUILDS Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating (6189) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (9189-03) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) Category 2 (Heating Engineer - Other Fuel) - (Initial Only)Applicants in this category are regarded as holding a nationally recognised qualification in a trade associated with Solid Fuel work; candidates must provide relevant qualifications to support entry: For those looking to expand into Solid Fuel, please visit our Solid Fuel Initial page! DryOFTEC technician with scope of work categories 101,102 or 105Eor - Registered Gas Safe or RGII operativeor - Registered member of GOMCS, APICS, NACS, NIACS, CSAI, ICS, CSA or NACEor - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6129/6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189;or - (United Kingdom) N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competenceor - (Republic of Ireland) FETAC Level 5 in plumbingor - HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer courseor - BPEC Solid Fuel Installer or Solid Biomass courseor - APHC Installation of Solid Fuel Appliances and Heating Systems Fed by Solid Fuel in Domestic Appliances courseor have relevant qualifications, skills and experience gained from working in a related trade such as Plumbing / Heating / Ventilation / Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning / Gas Fitting or servicing. Applicants must provide evidence of this related experience to the Assessment Centre. The evidence must consist of, as a minimum, the following:Name and address of the business(s) providing the related experience.The types of related work undertaken (minimum 4/5 jobs). Wet Compulsory: OFTEC OFT15-108D AND (United Kingdom) - N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence (Republic of Ireland) - FETAC Level 6 in plumbing or - evidence of OFTEC 101 or 105E; or - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189; or - HETAS H004 Wet Appliance Installer course or - BPEC Solid Biomass course or - Gas Safe Registered Operative holding a current CENWAT category or - RGII Registered Operative holding a current GID category All Category 2 candidates must also undertake training at an OFTEC approved training centre. The training must consist of training utilising the current OFTEC Technical Book. The possession of the OFTEC Technical Book prior to training and subsequent assessment is mandatory. Category 3 (New to Industry - Dry Only) - (Initial Only) Applicants in this category are regarded as new to the Solid Fuel industry, and do not hold any national qualifications in a related field nor have any related work experience. Application conditions for this category require that the Category 3 applicant must obtain experience with a business which is willing to provide an auditable extended Solid Fuel training programme incorporating both On and Off the Job components with organisational support prior to the applicant taking OFTEC training and assessment. Evidence of the contents of the programme detailing the Off the Job training and On the Job experience must be presented to the Assessment Centre as above. 4 to 5 jobs are required as a minimum for your portfolio.