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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. September 2010
03/09/2010 Building with Earth
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesThis course will cover basic methods & construction
techniques, soil analysis & practical sessions in block making & rammed earth
techniques.
03/09/2010 Off the Grid - Solar Electric Systems
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesThis 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.
04/09/2010 Urban Permaculture
2 days
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
01730 823166, courses@sustainability-centre.org,
www.sustainability-centre.org
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
11/09/2010 Accredited Permaculture Design Course
4 days
Hawkwood Nursery, E4,
Naturewise. Contact:
0845 458 4697, londoncourses@naturewise.org.uk,
www.naturewise.org.uk
Offering a broad range of learning opportunities, with hands-on site
design. Learn surveying skills, landscaping, green building techniques,
how to apply permaculture principles & design tools in site development,
waste management, gardening & forest gardening.
18/09/2010 Introduction to Renewable Energy
1 day
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
01730 823166, courses@sustainability-centre.org,
www.sustainability-centre.org
This course provides an overview of available renewable energy &
covers heat pumps, solar thermal, biomass, solar photovoltaic & wind
turbines. Non-residential £125
24/09/2010 Accredited Permaculture Design Course
4 days
Hawkwood Nursery, E4,
Naturewise. Contact:
0845 458 4697, londoncourses@naturewise.org.uk,
www.naturewise.org.uk
Offering a broad range of learning opportunities, with hands-on site
design. Learn surveying skills, landscaping, green building techniques,
how to apply permaculture principles & design tools in site development,
waste management, gardening & forest gardening.
25/09/2010 Thinking about
Sustainability
1 day
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
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
27/09/2010 Sustainable Water Management for Professionals
5 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourseswith 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.
October 2010
01/10/2010 Domestic Wind Power Systems
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact: 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.
01/10/2010 Sustainable Economics
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesFrom 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.
02/10/2010 Permaculture Design Course
length TBC
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
01730 823166, courses@sustainability-centre.org,
www.sustainability-centre.org
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
04/10/2010 Environmental Issues
5 days
Ambleside, Cumbria, University of Cumbria. Contact: 01539
430334,
kate.rawles@cumbria.ac.uk,
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/outdoorstudies
Overview of climate change & what can be done to mitigate its worst
effects. Putting climate change into a wider context, discussing other
global & local environmental issues & the overarching problem of
‘three-planet living’. Most importantly, it considers a range of
approaches to the million dollar question – what should we do?
07/10/2010 Accredited Permaculture Design Course
4 days
Hawkwood Nursery, E4,
Naturewise. Contact:
0845 458 4697, londoncourses@naturewise.org.uk,
www.naturewise.org.uk
Offering a broad range of learning opportunities, with hands-on site
design. Learn surveying skills, landscaping, green building techniques,
how to apply permaculture principles & design tools in site development,
waste management, gardening & forest gardening.
07/10/2010 Introduction to
Photovoltaics 1 day
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
Learn how to make a basic off-grid solar electric system for domestic
& other similar purposes.
13/10/2010 Introduction to
Permaculture 2 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
A look at permaculture ideas & how to apply them.
16/10/2010 Building with Rammed
Earth & Clay 2 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
18/10/2010 * Applied
Renewables 1 - Heat Pumps
1 day
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
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
19/10/2010 *Applied
Renewables 2 - Solar
1 day
Hampshire,
Sustainability Centre. Contact:
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
22/10/2010 Self Build an
Earthship 3 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
25/10/2010 Renewable Energy Systems
5 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesThis 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.
28/10/2010 Environmental
Sustainability in the Workplace 1 day
St Ethelburga's London, Talk Action. Contact: 0207
324 4774,
corrinna@talkaction.org,
www.talkaction.org
Gain a detailed understanding of the issues surrounding environmental
sustainability & develop a meaningful action plan that will have a real
& positive impact on your organisation & environment. Through
presentations, workshops, group discussions & real life case studies,
course provides an invaluable resource for organisations looking to
tackle their environmental performance.
November 2010
01/11/2010 The Sustainable Home
5 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesThis 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.
05/11/2010 Micro Hydro Electric Systems
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesCAT 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.
09/11/2010 Climate Crisis: Exploring Ideas, Solutions & Action
6 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesLearn about the urgent environmental
issues of our times, engage with practitioners who are at the forefront
of developing solutions & tap into cutting edge, radical teaching.
13/11/2010 Introduction to
Permaculture 2 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
A look at permaculture ideas & how to apply them.
13/11/2010 Green Roofs
2 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
23/11/2010 Hydro Electric Systems
6 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesParticipants 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.
29/11/2010 Renewable Heating Systems
5 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesRenewable 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.
December 2010
01/12/2010 Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems
3 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
www.cat.org.uk/shortcoursesCertified 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.
03/12/2010 Heat Pumps
4 days
Powys,
Centre for Alternative Technology.
Contact:
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.
January 2011
Jan - May 2011 Building
Sustainable Communities 13 days
Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust. Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk
28/01/2011 Permaculture
3 days
Cardigan, Aberystwyth University. Contact: 01970
621580,
learning@aber.ac.uk,
www.aber.ac.uk/sell
March 2011
04/03/2011 Permaculture
3 days
Machynlleth, Aberystwyth University. Contact: 01970
621580,
learning@aber.ac.uk,
www.aber.ac.uk/sell
ad hoc
Permaculture at your place
at your place, Sustainable Designs. Contact:
0845 4582638,
enquiries@sustainabledesigncrafts.co.uk
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