Event

This seminar focuses on the technologies, materials and processes involved in the design, delivery and maintenance of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (SUDs) in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.

Speakers include Andrew Thornhill from Churchman Landscape Architects and Jonathan Cage from Create Consulting Engineers Ltd. Using the UEA’s Low Carbon Exemplar Building as a case study, this seminar provides examples of how the issue of Sustainable Urban Drainage is being addressed in a unique and innovative regional project.

This seminaris FREE to SMEs in the East of England. Places are limited to 15 places per seminar, so book early to ensure a place. Register on-line at https://www.adaptcbe.co.uk/CBE/events.xhtml Non-SME Non SMEs will be charged £30 plus VAT per half day session. The seminars are CPD accredited and suitable for architects, contractors, planners, M & E consultants and other built environment professionals.

This event will approach the integration of biology in the built environment with a specific focus on moss. We will be highlighting projects where moss has been used as a biophotovoltaic medium, and also as an aesthetic component. This session is part of the Living Designs series: aiming to inform designers and inspire creative use of biological systems to make a meaningful contribution to the built environment.

Cost is £30 +VAT, but SMEs in the East of England may be eligible for a free place, please visit our event page https://www.adaptcbe.co.uk/CBE/events/20.xhtml for details.

Venue: Bidwells office, Cambridge CB2 9LD

This seminar focuses on the technologies and processes involved in the design, delivery and maintenance of mechanical and natural ventilation systems in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.

Providing an insight into:

• How ventilation requirements are determined, including approaches and design
• The application of ventilation products and systems (including mixed-mode ventilation)
• Operation and maintenance
• Health and safety issues e.g. overheating

Speakers include James Hepburn from BDP and Arturas Ruikis from Airflow.

Venue: Bidwells office, Cambridge CB2 9LD

These seminars are FREE to SMEs in the East of England. Places are limited to 15 places per seminar, so book early to ensure a place.

Register on-line at https://www.adaptcbe.co.uk/CBE/events.xhtml Non-SME Non SMEs will be charged £30 plus VAT per half day session. The seminars are CPD accredited and suitable for architects, contractors, planners, M & E consultants and other built environment professionals

Free event to help regional catering business and supply chain reap the rewards of sustainable catering products and processes.

The event will: • help you operate to a higher sustainability standard by, for example, using compostable catering products and reducing waste; • discuss the barriers to becoming more sustainable, such as cost implications and waste disposal routes; • help you enhance the reputation of your business through improving your environment credentials ; • provide an opportunity to network with other sustainable catering businesses.

Venue: NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7GJ

Register at https://greencateringnorwich.eventbrite.co.uk/

This eventis free to businesses based in the East of England. For further information and to register visit the InCrops website https://www.incropsproject.co.uk/events

Course Title; Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice

Aim; This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for all trainers, it is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques.

Objectives;

*Identify training needs and set appropriate aims and objectives.

*Understand and deploy appropriate training and learning approaches

*Be able to comprehensively plan your training

*Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that engage, motivate and inspire learners

*Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Organisation

Duration; 3 day programme

Exam/Assessment; Delegates are required to deliver a 30 minute “micro-teaching” session (which must be part of a wider programme) to the rest of the group, provide feedback to four other delegates and complete a self evaluation.

Cost; £435 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; At least level 2 or equivalent in English, ICT skills would be advantageous.

Audience; Anyone who wants to deliver training professionally

Feedback; “I just wanted to say thanks for the course, I’ve spent 37 years trying to overcome my abject fear of standing up in front of people, and I’ve been on countless courses which have helped, but not cured the problem, yet in 3 days you managed to solve it completely!” Rachel Jarman, Hautbois

For any more information pleace contact us at www.redcat.gb.com

Course Title; Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or Manufacturing

Aim; This qualification provides basic food safety and hygiene, why these are necessary and how to put these basic precautions in to place. This is the benchmark, entry level qualification for all food handlers.

Objectives;

*Understand the main Food safety hazards (what can harm the consumer?)

*How to safely store and handle food, to prevent contamination

*Understand the different chill temperature controls

*Understand the basic concepts of cooking, hot holding and reheating

*Define cleaning and disinfection, why it is such an important issue and how it is achieved.

*How to identify, prevent and control pests

*Understand the basic principles of the design and construction of food premises and equipment

*State key legal requirements

Organisation

Duration; This course is delivered over 1 day. It is a classroom session.

Exam/Assessment; 30 mark multiple choice exam: This is an Ofqual Accredited course.

Cost; £84 VAT exempt includes, notes, refreshments, lunch and the assessment & certification fees.

Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)

Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; None-just enthusiasm

Audience; Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared cooked or handled.

Customer Feedback; “Many thanks for presenting the Food Hygiene course on Tuesday. It was well received by all my staff; you put us all at ease & made it a really pleasant informative day. As predicted a few of us sang when washing hands & all were checking for things we had discussed.” Phil Bush, Catering Manager

Wymondham College is on the hunt for Business Mentors to help out with their Entrepreneurship Elective, which is a course that is run for Year 9 and 10 students.

Mentors act as a source of guidance and advice for students as they attempt to set up their own business.

On January 29th (10-11am) Wymondham College is hosting a meeting for potential mentors to meet with the course organisers, other potential mentors and a selection of the students involved.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Kirsty Bray:

E: [email protected] T: 01953 609000 ex4385