Environmental Management

The course "Climate Change for Construction Professionals" aims to equip professionals in the construction industry with the knowledge and skills to address future challenges posed by climate change. It covers topics such as sustainable development, climate-resilient design, and the impact of changing utility supply. Participants will gain an understanding of the current and future infrastructure landscape, climate-driven challenges, and additional performance requirements for construction projects. The course involves interactive exercises, discussions, and case studies to apply knowledge effectively.

The Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) Training is a one-day course aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the WTSR. The course covers key terms, procedures, and management instructions, emphasizing the importance of safety systems and risk control. Participants learn about WTSR policy, general provisions, and supporting procedures, as well as the responsibilities of individuals in applying the rules in the workplace. The training also focuses on fostering a positive safety culture and concludes with an end-of-course test.

The "Foundation Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures" course aims to provide detailed knowledge on designing and analyzing various types of foundations for wind turbines to reduce overall costs. It covers topics such as soil-pile interaction, dynamic responses, and reliability-based design of suction piles. The course targets engineers, researchers, project managers, and safety inspectors involved in offshore wind farm foundation design, offering a balance of theory and practice. Lectures include discussions on wind turbine structure overview, loads on offshore wind turbines, foundation design considerations, geotechnical site investigation, and soil-structure interaction.

Hydropower Insight is a three-day international training event focusing on run-of-river hydropower schemes ranging from 1kW to 10mW. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of design and development aspects for Small Hydropower Schemes. It targets individuals such as environmental specialists, renewable energy students, investors, hydropower equipment suppliers, government officials, and community organizations. The program covers topics like hydropower types, turbine selection, scheme construction, electrical features, consents, design exercises, global perspectives, technological innovation, and business issues. The course is led by experienced professionals in the field.

The Environmental and Sustainability Training course aims to assist organizations in enhancing their environmental performance and meeting sustainability requirements for accreditations and contracts. It covers topics such as environmental legislation, management systems, sustainability issues, and emerging themes like climate change and circular economy. Participants will gain insights on engaging with environmental and sustainability issues effectively.

The Contaminated Land Training course is a one-day intensive introduction to UK legislation and guidance for individuals new to contaminated land issues. It covers the management process for identifying, characterising, and remediating contaminated land. The course is suitable for regulators, consultants, developers, and problem-holders, providing an overview of key legislation and processes to manage legal and financial liabilities effectively. Attendees will learn about risk assessment processes, remediation options, and the legal definition of contaminated land.

The ISO14001:2015 Training course by IEMA Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment is designed for individuals responsible for implementing or maintaining an environmental management system based on ISO 14001. It aims to provide an overview of the new requirements of ISO 14001:2015, helping delegates evaluate and implement changes to enhance their organization's environmental management system. The course includes an exclusive IEMA EMS Gap Analysis Tool and focuses on understanding the proposed changes to ISO 14001:2015 to ensure organizational compliance and benefits.

The Internal Environmental Management System (EMS) Auditor Training course focuses on equipping participants with the skills to conduct environmental audits effectively. The course covers topics such as EMS introduction, environmental legislation, auditing techniques, and audit reporting. Participants will learn about key EMS elements, different audit types, and the audit process. The course includes a live on-site audit exercise to provide practical experience. No prior knowledge of EMS or auditing is required. The course duration is two and a half days and can be customized to suit organizational needs.