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Short Training Courses (10 day consecutive maximum)
All courses available as a downloadable
Excel spreadsheet.
Courses in environmental (rather than countryside) skills.
This page includes courses on wind and
solar energy; renewable energy; hydro-electricity power systems;
sustainable development and implementation; green sanitation & organic
waste management; heating with wood fuel.
Meet people from other community projects, Find out
what the Fed is doing to support green spaces in the SouthWest. Find out
about the use of Alternative Technology for community projects & learn
about income generation strategies Enjoy a tour of Chyan community
fields. Lunch included £5 members, £20 non-members, 10.30am to 4.30pm
01752267293
sara@farmgarden.org.ukhttp://www.farmgarden.org.uk/farms-gardens/your-region/south-west-england
As the world’s population increases & climate change forces
land use patterns to change, pressures upon farmers to produce more food on
limited agricultural land grows by the day.
http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/events/
Participants will join students on a module from
our popular MSc Renewable Energy & the Built Environment. Topics covered
include stand-alone & grid connected systems, wind analysis & turbine
siting, generators, rotor design & speed control.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
A theoretical & practical introduction to managing a small
area of woodland, covering the importance of sustainability in woodland
management, techniques to identify different types of woodland, monitor wildlife
and help promote biodiversity.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Industry recognised training for engineers,
specifiers & installers, certified by BPEC & HETAS The course will
examine modern wood fuelled heating with different types of domestic
biomass fuels, boilers, fuel preparation, chimneys & control systems.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
The course is an introduction to photovoltaics. It
gives a good foundation for understanding the technology and will assist
you to make informed decisions about small scale PV systems.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course introduces the government’s new
Feed-in-Tariff scheme to support renewable electricity generation &
explains how solar photovoltaics & wind power can be used under the
scheme.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Provided by The Million Ponds Project, a 50 year
initiative to create a network of clean water ponds for freshwater
wildlife. Training will cover: Pond-associated BAP species; Where to
locate ponds & how to find a clean water source. Julia Vincent 01865
483114
juliav@pondconservation.org.uk
Participants will join students on a module from
our popular MSc Renewable Energy & The Built Environment. It covers
solar resource, geometry & theory, collectors & systems, large scale
systems, system modelling, design standards & regulations. Ground source
heat pumps will also be covered.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
If you're concerned about
climate change, you need to help other people get active. To do that you
need to be able to communicate confidently and effectively. This course
takes into account current concerns over scientific data, next steps
after Copenhagen, and the need to communicate positive futures as well
as problems. 020 7324 4774
corinna@talkaction.org
http://www.talkaction.org
The course is appropriate & accessible for anyone who has
an interest in economics. From free trade to globalisation, from peak oil to big
banks, this is an open discussion about the economics that shape this world &
how we might inspire alternatives.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Honey bee populations are collapsing. This introduction to
bees & beekeeping considers how we can redress the balance & be kinder to bees.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Experience a week of workshops, including
permaculture, veg oil conversions, renewable energy, spoon carving,
blacksmithing & more. Work together towards a sustainable lifestyle,
facing the challenges of peak oil, climate change & energy descent.
£155-£225 depending on income 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
Participants will join students on a module from
our popular MSc Renewable Energy & the Built Environment. Topics covered
include solar geometry & resource, photovoltaic technologies, types and
characteristics, standalone & grid linked systems, mounting systems,
modelling & building integration.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Almost half of the planet’s
original forests have been severely damaged by illegal logging & uncontrolled
conversion to farmland, compromising their capacity to support wildlife,
maintain soil structure & fertility, protect watersheds, & provide essential raw
materials for local communities. In the face of decades of human exploitation –
& now climate change – how can we restore forests before they become biological
deserts?
http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/events/
Certified by BPEC. CAT has taken the lead on the
development of courses for solar installers in the UK. We believe we
offer the most comprehensive training in the country using leading
experts in the field.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course provides a sound knowledge of the
different factors involved in the selection, installation & integration
of heat pumps & solar thermal systems into new or existing buildings. It
will arm you with all the information you will require when selecting
potential designs or installers. Non-residential £125
This course provides a sound knowledge of the
different factors involved in the selection & installation of small
scale wind & PV electricity generation systems. It will arm you with all
the information you will require when evaluating potential installations
Non residential £125 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
*Do Applied Renewables 1 & 2 consecutively for
the combined price of non-residential £225 or residential £245
A five day intensive course on Permaculture design
exploring solutions for a sustainable future including hands on,
practical experience of designing a sustainable & productive home
garden; includes a visit to Ben Law’s woodland. Non residential £225
Residential £303 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This introductory day is for anyone interested in reed-beds
& constructed wetlands for low-impact ecological sewage treatment, from
consultants through to householders & enthusiasts.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course covers ecological improvements to existing
buildings, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water re-use &
conservation, healthy buildings & hazardous building materials.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course will look at considerations for creating
sustainable, low energy & healthy interiors in the home. It includes spatial
planning to improve the environmental performance of the home & how to select
environmentally sensitive materials.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course will equip you with the basic DIY knowledge of
how to save & re-use water, from irrigating the garden to flushing the toilets.
Come to CAT & see practical examples of what you can do.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
A collaboration between Spiralseed, Dial House &
The Idler, this workshop will explore alternatives to the drudgery of
'Work'. Emphasis will be on a permacultural approach to overcoming the
everyday barriers that come between us & our dreams, & practical ways of
creating our own 'right livelihoods'. Non-residential £120 Residential
£139.50 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This course covers understanding & creating sustainable
sanitation systems, how to reduce sewage flows through water efficiency, treat
grey-water, recycle nutrients, & design sustainable systems to suit particular
sites. www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
The course will involve the design & construction of a
structure using locally available materials. Daily lectures will cover earth
building, a wide range of timbers, & emergency shelters.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course is ideal for those who want to
understand both theory & practice of solar water heating systems & will
help you to decide on appropriate use. Sessions will cover types of
collector, energy storage, plumbing & controls & integration into
existing hot water systems.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Is wind power suitable for you? This course is
designed to help you find out. It will include an introduction to the
subject, a specialist guided tour of CAT & a ‘Questions & Answers’
session.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Using CAT’s unique blend of horticultural & environmental
expertise we will look at gardening in relation to the issues of biodiversity &
climate change, how they affect gardeners & what we can do to make positive
changes within our gardens & for the wider world.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Is solar water suitable for you? This course is
designed to help you find out. It will include an introduction to the
subject, a specialist guided tour of CAT & a ‘Questions & Answers’
session.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Is solar electric suitable for you? This course is
designed to help you find out. It will include an introduction to the
subject, a specialist guided tour of CAT & a ‘Questions & Answers’
session.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Is hydro power suitable for you? This course is
designed to help you find out. It will include an introduction to the
subject, a specialist guided tour of CAT & a ‘Questions & Answers’
session.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Is a heat pump suitable for you? This course is
designed to help you find out. It will include an introduction to the
subject, a specialist guided tour of CAT & a ‘Questions & Answers’
session.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Hugh Piggott, leading expert in off grid wind
power, & CAT engineers will lead you through the design and build
stages, which cover all the information needed to construct a small
aero-generator.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course will cover basic methods & construction
techniques, soil analysis & practical sessions in block making & rammed earth
techniques.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course will concentrate on ‘off grid’ solar
electric systems & is suitable for those thinking about installing them
at off grid sites such as caravans, campervans & small buildings in
remote locations.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Learn how to apply the ethics, principles & design
tools of permaculture within an urban context. Theoretical & practical
hands-on sessions will focus on topics including re-localising food &
urban food growing, community economics, Transition Towns, community
building & more. Non-residential £80 Residential £99.50 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This workshop is not about answers or technical
solutions, but offers an opportunity, through facilitated discussion, to
think through what you think sustainability is all about.
Non-residential £45 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This course covers historical use of lime, making lime,
using lime & natural renders such as clay & earth. Have a go at rendering. There
are plenty of hands-on opportunities as well as theory sessions from the
country’s leading experts.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
27/9 – 1/10/10 Sustainable Water Management for
Professionals with Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) Optional BPEC
Certificate in Rainwater Harvesting. This course provides a detailed overview of
how to manage water sustainably in & around buildings and technical training in
the installation of rainwater harvesting systems.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
The course will cover ecological timber frame building
methods, design for low energy sustainable housing and appropriate services for
low energy buildings.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
27/9 – 1/10/10 Sustainable Water Management for Professionals
with Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) Optional BPEC Certificate
in Rainwater Harvesting. This course provides a detailed overview of how
to manage water sustainably in & around buildings & technical training
in the installation of rainwater harvesting systems.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
From the development of co-operatives to the Fair Trade
movement, from social enterprises to community currency systems, an exciting
array of sustainable economics design, policy & activities will be examined to
empower participants to help reclaim their local economy.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course is suitable for those interested in
buying & installing an aerogenerator & those with a general interest in
the subject.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Although permaculture is most commonly thought
about in connection with gardening & farming, its principles, ethics &
design methods can be adapted & used in each individual's own work,
interests & home to bring about a more harmonious & sustainable
lifestyle, learn how on this Permaculture Association certificated
course. (Incls lunch & dinner) Non-residential £445 Residential £737.50
01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This course provides a sound knowledge of the
different factors involved in the selection, installation & integration
of heat pumps & solar thermal systems into new or existing buildings. It
will arm you with all the information you will require when selecting
potential designs or installers. Non-residential £125 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
This course provides a sound knowledge of the
different factors involved in the selection & installation of small
scale wind & PV electricity generation systems. It will arm you with all
the information you will require when evaluating potential installations
Non residential £125 01730 823166
courses@sustainability-centre.org
www.sustainability-centre.org
*Do Applied Renewables 1 & 2 consecutively for
the combined price of non-residential £225 or residential £245
This course will examine eco solutions to sustainable
living, self-generation from renewable energy sources, passive solar design,
solar water heating systems, energy efficiency, water & sanitation.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
5 –
7/11/10 People Power: Campaigning Skills that Make a Difference with
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) This course focuses on building
grassroots, community support for specific issues & campaigns. Sessions include:
building relationships, coalition building, volunteer recruitment, base
building, message delivery to various audiences, strategic planning, lobbying
elected officials, running phone banks, volunteer recruitment and working with
(and managing) volunteers.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
CAT has years of experience of installing & running
small-scale hydro electric systems. This course will help you assess the
potential of your site, choose the correct equipment & give you the
information you need to install & maintain the system.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Participants will join students on a module from
our popular MSc Renewable Energy & the Built Environment. Topics covered
include site assessment, turbines, waterwheels & civil engineering,
generators, electric controls & grid connection.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Renewable technologies for domestic heating,
including solar water heating biomass, heat pumps, domestic CHP & gas
condensing boilers ,will be covered. Advice will be given on making an
informed choice, costs, environmental benefits, installation & ongoing
maintenance.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Optional Logic Certificate. This course will
introduce participants to the complexities of heat pump systems.
Optional certification is available for qualified plumbers.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Industry-recognised City & Guilds Certificate 2372.
CAT has unrivalled facilities for PV installation training, with
domestic & commercial PV systems on site & a full sized ‘Mock Roof’ used
in the practicals.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Certified by BPEC. This BPEC accredited course
covers Energy Efficiency, Solar Thermal Hot Water, Biomass, Heat Pumps,
Solar PV, Wind Power & Micro-Hydro. The aim is to give background to
each of these technologies, to explain what each will & won’t do, &
cover payback periods, grants & costs.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
This course, led by CAT engineers, will look at the
potential for generating electricity from wind, water and solar power &
also at the possibilities for reducing energy consumption.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
5 day training course includes
lectures, workshops and practical work on live earthship building
project. Lectures cover design, planning procedures and project
management. Practical work includes tyre ramming, timber work, energy
and water systems.
www.greenheadmoss.org.uk
These courses introduce the
basics of Permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. These
courses are run regularly.
www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Essential information for anyone
living in or thinking about buying a cob house or cottage. Any
particular aspect of cob or building with earth can be dealt with in
greater detail if required on the day. Participants are welcome to bring
photographs or cob samples of buildings they are working on to get
specific advice.
www.dorsetruralskills.co.uk
A of theory and practical work
looking at techniques of building with earth, from clay to chalk and
from ramming to making blocks.
www.dorsetruralskills.co.uk
Lime is an invaluable material,
both in sustainable building and when renovating older properties. The
Lime Day is a blend of theory and practical work to take you from health
and safety basics, to applying mortars, renders, plasters and lime
washes. www.dorsetruralskills.co.uk
This course is for
anyone thinking about building their own home and anyone interested in
learning about Earthships. It is suitable for complete beginners, as
well as those who are familiar with eco-building and want to know more.
www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Produce cheap, carbon-neutral
diesel – no need for alterations to your engine. Covers everything from
small home-made plant, to the chemistry involved in biodiesel
production; supply of used cooking oil and other chemicals; vehicle
considerations; Environment Agency and VAT law; and plant design and
construction. www.lowimpact.org
Covers the theory of solar hot
water systems, and practical demonstrations of how to install your own
system and maintain it. If you’re handy, it really isn’t rocket science.
At the end of the course, participants will receive £100 discount on the
LILI kit. www.lowimpact.org
Explore how Permaculture can be
applied to create beautiful, productive and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Some of the course will be practical, and some theory sessions and
slide-shows will take place inside.
www.lowimpact.org
How to build a small cob oven
suitable for cooking pizzas and dishes requiring a cooking time of up to
one hour. Practical course involving the handling of wet earth so you
should bring clothes that can get muddy, a stout pair of boots or
wellingtons and gardening or waterproof gloves.
www.lowimpact.org
Provides an overview of the
basic principles and the technology of solar and wind electrical systems
offering participants the theoretical knowledge and practical experience
required to design and install small renewable energy systems. No
previous electrical knowledge necessary.
www.lowimpact.org
Introduce methods of earth / cob
building, and will include theory and practice with short
demonstrations; however, the emphasis will be on hands-on learning. You
will find space for fun and creativity and expect a workout for the body
and mind! www.lowimpact.org
Learn how to use this magic
carbonating material while rendering a mobile demonstration structure.
On this course you will learn the theory behind using lime as render,
get hands-on experience of working with it and learn the benefits of
this material for sustainable construction.
www.lowimpact.org
Teach you how to construct a
wood-burning stove out of recycled materials quickly and easily.
Suitable for home, workshop, motor-home, yurt, shed or canal boat. Learn
how to design, build and install a strong, effective, durable stove for
your own needs. www.lowimpact.org
