Sustainable Refurbishment of Existing Buildings
Aiming for Zero Carbon Buildings
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Principles of Sustainability
Who will benefit
Those wishing to gain an understanding of sustainability issues within the low carbon development and construction industry.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of sustainability and associated legislation within the domestic housing market.
Programme
Legislation, carbon footprints, environmental, social and economic principles.
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Duration
1 Day
Certification
This module counts towards the Certificate in Sustainability
Locations and Dates
More dates TBC
Resources and Sustainablity
Who will benefit
Individuals who wish to build on their understanding of sustainability issues and resources.
Learning Outcome
This course introduces areas of sustainability which are particularly important when dealing with low/zero carbon properties
Programme
Energy and climate change, water use/management, materials
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Duration
1 day
Certification
This module counts towards the Certificate in Sustainability
Location and Dates
27 June 2012 – East Midlands
Energy and Carbon Assessment
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain a detailed understanding of sustainability issues and the assessment methodologies.
Learning Outcome
This course develops a detailed awareness of the various tools for assessing the sustainability of domestic properties.
Programme
Assessment tools, Code for Sustainable Homes, SAP
Cost
ABE Members £125 +VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Duration
1 day
Certification
This module counts towards the Certificate in Sustainability
Location and Dates
More dates TBC
Sustainability and Design
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to build on an understanding of sustainability issues within design stages.
Learning Outcome
This course is focused on design issues and considerations of domestic properties.
Programme
Building Regulations, Code assessment, Feed-in tariff
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
Duration
1 day
Certification
This module counts towards the Certificate in Sustainability
Locations and Dates
28 June 2012 – East Midlands
Sustainable Refurbishment of Existing Buildings
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain an understanding of low/zerocarbon refurbishment.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of sustainability and associated legislation within the refurbishment for domestic housing market.
Programme
Legislation, policy, building sustainability, practices and features.
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
10% Training Affiliate Discount
Duration
1 day
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
03 July 2012 – East Midlands
Aiming for Zero Carbon Buildings
Who will benefit
Those who wish to increase their understanding of the government targets and UK carbon emissions goals.
Learning Outcome
This course gives an insight into the government target of all new-build homes to be zero carbon by 2016.
Programme
Policies and future proposals, features of buildings, low and zero carbon technologies, best practice.
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
10% Training Affiliate Discount
Duration
1 day
Certification
CPD certificate
Locations and Dates
29 May 2012 – East Midlands
Designing for Flood
Who will benefit
Ideal for those wishing to gain a basic understanding of the environmental causes for flooding and how to better design buildings to minimise the impact.
Learning Outcome
This course develops the basic knowledge of flood awareness,causes and design techniques.
Programme
Causes of flooding, designing for flood, services.
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
10% Training Affiliate Discount
Duration
1 day
Certification
CPD certificate
Location and Dates
17 July 2012 – East Midlands
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Who will benefit
Those who wish to increase their knowledge of renewable technologies.
Learning Outcome
This course is designed to introduce and explain the main renewable energy technologies and how they fit into the government target of 20% reduction by 2020.
Programme
Available technologies, legislation and policy, incentives, planning.
Cost
ABE Members £125 + VAT
Non Members £175 + VAT
10% Training Affiliate Discount
Duration
1 day
Certification
CPD certificate
Location and Dates
More dates TBC– East Midlands
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