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Administrative and Office skills.This includes areas such as software training, eg GIS; guide to Planning; contract management skills; budgeting, wildlife legislation, fundraising techniques but not basic skills training (literacy and numeracy etc.).
February 2012 08/02/2012 Firewood Supply Chain Training 1 day Preston, Lancashire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training One day Ignite training module to give producers of firewood logs the knowledge & skills to operate a sustainable & commercially viable firewood business. £180. 08/02/2012 Coaching at Work 1 day Birmingham, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Clarifying what is meant by 'coaching' & when it is appropriate, how it can be used to establish goals & encourage insight into both unhelpful habits & resources a person can discover & draw on. Learn a simple model for coaching, practise the key coaching skills, & understand how different approaches will help different people. £114/£168 + VAT 09/02/2012 Speaking With Impact - & with greater confidence 1 day Cardiff, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Learn how to make your presentations more dynamic, to make audiences sit up & listen, & to feel more confident in doing so. There is an art to public speaking, & techniques you can learn that will make you a powerful speaker, even if you get nervous beforehand. £114/£168 + VAT 12/02/2012 Introduction to Management Planning 1 day Margam Park Discovery Centre, Port Talbot, NATUR. Contact: chloe@natur.org.uk, www.natur.org.uk Presented at a level which is appropriate for experienced managers who feel that they need a refresher, and for people at the beginning of their careers. Also relevant to individuals who work in different areas, for example heritage management, who would like to improve their knowledge of conservation management and its relevance to their work. 21/02/2012 Effective Enforcement in Practice 1 day Knuston Hall, Northants, IPROW. Contact: geri.coop@iprow.co.uk, £220 members, £299 non-members 21/02/2012 Project Management 1 day London, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Designed to help both those completely new to project management & those who are already busy managing projects & looking for some tools & techniques to help them manage more effectively. The day aims to help you plan, deliver, monitor & evaluate your projects systematically, in order to measure your success, & to maximise learning. £114/£168 + VAT February Planning for Parks 1 day Manchester, Big Green Campus. Contact: info@biggreencampus.co.uk, Five practical, one-day courses - held in English cities between October 2011 & February 2012 - to help green space & planning officers get to grips with their green space strategy projects. Fees are £99, or £85 for IPGS, GreenSpace & RTPI members. For more information & to reserve a place please contact.
March 2012 06/03/2012 Not Just Ranger Training III - Senior Level 3 days Cromford, Derbyshire, Down 2 Earth Training. Contact: 01629 583913, janice@d2e.org.uk, www.d2e.org.uk Aimed at people who have, or are looking to, move into a team leader role & wish to develop these skills. Content includes gaining an increased understanding of people in terms of team roles, effective leadership & project planning. It also looks at sustainability in terms of teams & projects. 13/03/2012 Navigation course for Walkers - Evening 1 evening Macclesfield, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers An introduction to map reading skills including taking grid references, becoming familiar with map scales and map symbols, looking at contours and how to read a map. Some time will be spent outside using the local map so bring comfortable shoes and warm clothes and waterproofs. Booking and payment in advance essential. 7.00pm to 9.00pm £9.50 14/03/2012 Preparing effective funding applications 1 day London, ETN c/o BTCV. Contact: 0121 3592113, etn@btcv.org.uk, www.btcv.org/etn Covering the principles of preparing & writing effective funding bids & applications. Includes interpreting what the funder wants, reading between the lines, examples of funding packs or when there’s no guidance, styles & formats for presenting your case, & other aspects such as budgets, matchfunding, monitoring & evaluation requirements. £114/£168 + VAT 15/03/2012 Protected species law & policy 1 day Battleby, Scottish Natural Heritage. Contact: 01738 458555, sgp@snh.gov.uk, http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A523842.pdf 20/03/2012 Ecological Site Assessment & Report Writing 2 days Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392 366512, info@acornecology.co.uk, www.ecologytraining.co.uk Introductory level course covering an essential skill for ecological consultancy. Field and classroom based, this course includes: desk studies and data searches, scoping 3 different ‘development sites’ for wildlife, identifying protected species and habitats, discussion of further survey work required, wildlife legislation and how to write a report. 20/03/2012 Navigation course for Walkers - Evening 1 evening Crewe, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers An introduction to map reading skills including taking grid references, becoming familiar with map scales and map symbols, looking at contours and how to read a map. Some time will be spent outside using the local map so bring comfortable shoes and warm clothes and waterproofs. Booking and payment in advance essential. 7.00pm to 9.00pm £9.50 21/03/2012 AA Approved Contractor Preperation Workshop 1 day Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training Designed for existing contractors wishing to improve their market & professional status. £60.
April 2012 10/04/2012 Navigation course for Walkers - Evening 2 evening Macclesfield, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Working on improving our map and compass skills, examining the different types of compass available and their pros and cons. Learn about magnetic variation and how to take a compass bearing. Finally consider how to plan a walk and talk about route cards. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 7.00pm to 9.00pm £9.50 17/04/2012 Navigation course for Walkers - Evening 2 evening Crewe, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Working on improving our map and compass skills, examining the different types of compass available and their pros and cons. Learn about magnetic variation and how to take a compass bearing. Finally consider how to plan a walk and talk about route cards. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 7.00pm to 9.00pm £9.50 22/04/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Half day session 1 day Brereton, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers This half day session includes planning a short walk and then using our map to navigate the walk and at the same time practicing taking bearings and other map skills. 9.00am to 1.00pm £12 23/04/2012 Arboricultural Consultancy 2 days Birmingham, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training 2 day residential course. The profession & business of consultancy & writing professional arboricultural reports. £588 members £648 non members. 24/04/2012 Orienteering for all evening Macclesfield, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone; beginners and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available. Registration from 5.30pm. Start times from 6.00pm until 7.15pm. Adults £4, Children £2 24/04/2012 Navigation course for walkers - Evening 3 evening Macclesfield, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers On this evening navigation course we will be practicing taking grid references, reviewing our map reading skills and practicing our map and compass work outside. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 7.30pm to 9.30pm £9.50 25/04/2012 Introduction to GPS 1 day Gwynedd, Moelyci Environmental Centre. Contact: 01248 602793, office@moelyci.org, www.moelyci.org Map refresher, grid ref systems and Lat,Long. GPS setup, GPS software, GPS units review. Entering waypoints and routes. GPS field navigation, colour maps on GPS screen. Saving points and tracks in the field, downloading to computer. Geophotography.
May 2012 01/05/2012 Navigation course for walkers - Evening 3 evening Crewe, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers On this evening navigation course we will be practicing taking grid references, reviewing our map reading skills and practicing our map and compass work outside. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 7.30pm to 9.30pm £9.50 16/05/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Evening 4 evening Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers This session will include learning about route planning, route cards, kit and emergency procedures, aiming off, attack points and collecting features. The evening will also plan a full day’s walking route for the session on May 20th. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 7.00pm to 9.00pm £9.50 20/05/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Full day 1 day Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Full day session - A full day out hill walking following the prepared route and practicing map reading skills as well as having a very enjoyable walk. Booking and payment in advance is essential. £20. 27/05/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Full day 1 day Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Full day session - A full day out hill walking following the prepared route and practicing map reading skills as well as having a very enjoyable walk. Booking and payment in advance is essential. £20.
June 2012 02/06/2012 Footpaths & Bridleways: how to find them & follow them 1 day Brereton, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Ever wanted to wander through the countryside using the public rights of way network, but don’t know how to? Come along to this practical event aimed at complete beginners and learn some of the basic skills needed to help you on your way. Booking essential. 11.00am to 3.00pm 10/06/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Full day 1 day Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers A hill walk in open country and for those who wish an assessment to gain the NNAS Bronze Award. This walk will include map work, taking grid references, use of the compass and walking on a bearing. Booking and payment in advance is essential. £20 11/06/2012 GIS for Environmental Managers 4 days Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus), Bournemouth University Contact: 01202 961728, gseaton@bournemouth.ac.uk, www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/PSCGIS This course introduces the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and provides practical training in GIS operation through lectures and workshop sessions using GIS software. You will explore the theory and practice of GIS operation, within the context of environmental management. 19/06/2012 Orienteering for all 1 day Brereton, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers An evening event held by Manchester and District Orienteering Club. Courses suitable for everyone; beginners and experienced orienteers. Families and groups welcome. Instruction available. Adults £4, Children £2 20/06/2012 Introduction to Statistics in R 3 days Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus), Bournemouth University Contact: 01202 961728, gseaton@bournemouth.ac.uk, www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/PSCRSTAT This course aims to help new users of R to quickly move up the steep learning gradient of using R and reach the stage where their productivity will be significantly enhanced through its use. 24/06/2012 Navigation Course for Walkers - Full day 1 day Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers A full day out walk in open country. For those wishing to gain a NNAS Silver assessment, this session will include the assessment and will include map work, grid references, use of compass and walking on a bearing. Booking and payment in advance is essential. £20 28/06/2012 AA Approved Contractor Preperation Workshop 1 day Guildford, Surrey, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training Designed for existing contractors wishing to improve their market & professional status. £60.
August 2012 22/08/2012 AA Approved Contractor Preperation Workshop 1 day Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training Designed for existing contractors wishing to improve their market & professional status. £60.
September 2012 12/09/2012 Don't get lost! 1 day Higher Poynton, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service Contact: 01625 383777, rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk, www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Don’t get lost! Come and learn basic map-reading techniques and then take your turn to lead the group as we take a 6km (4 mile) ramble. Booking and payment in advance is essential. 9.00am to 4.00pm Cost £5 18/09/2012 Finance Act & Tithe Records 1 day The National Archives, Kew, IPROW. Contact: geri.coop@iprow.co.uk, £220 members, £299 non-members
October 2012 10/10/2012 AA Approved Contractor Preperation Workshop 1 day Enfield, Middlesex, Arboricultural Association Contact: 01242 522152, admin@trees.org.uk, http://www.trees.org.uk/training-events/Training Designed for existing contractors wishing to improve their market & professional status. £60. 30/10/2012 Wildlife Law & Policy 1 day Kendal, Ptyxis Ecology Training Services. Contact: 01434 321199, enquiries@ptyxis.com, www.ptyxis.com/training.html This workshop provides an essential core understanding of wildlife law and policy relating to protected species, habitats and sites, as well as an introduction to national and European legal systems. We also cover the latest changes to European Protected Species law and licensing and the important implications of the Environmental Liability Directive.
ad hoc Town & Country Planning & Business 1 day Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College. Contact: 01952 815324 Managing Rural Staff for High Productivity 1 day Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College. Contact: 01952 815324Planning & the Community 1 day Newport, Shropshire, Harper Adams University College. Contact: 01952 815324
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