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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.
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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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