Training

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Planning for Energy - University of Plymouth module RET 220
A course designed for planning and building control officers, councillors, developers or anyone else interested in the use of sustainable energy in future developments.
Run by the University of Plymouth, the course will be delivered through five one-day workshops (assessment by coursework assignment).

The next set of workshops run from 28th October to 17th February, and will be repeated from 19th February to 18th June.
The course costs £400 and is worth 20 credits towards a university qualification
For further information, contact Michael Hunt m.hunt@cornwall.ac.uk

CSBT events and training
Details on the programme of sustainable building courses offered by Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust can be viewed on their website.

Bespoke Training

Training for the Environmental Technology Sector in Cornwall
Free training is available to most businesses in Cornwall:

Established companies within the Environmental Technology sector - perhaps needing help with developing book-keeping or business administration skills.
Businesses diversifying into the sector - perhaps a plumber or electrician wanting to become a renewable energy installer and seeking training to become accredited;
Businesses supplying cutting edge low energy, low waste or low impact products but needing to improve their environmental credentials;
ANY small or medium sized enterprise from ANY sector , wanting to gain an environmental qualification for its staff (e.g. a factory wanting to train their resource manager in sustainable procurement and waste management);

Effectively ESN is the intermediary between businesses and training provision, helping companies to fund and access any training they require. Tell us what you need and help us to develop the training package your employees and business needs.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Moore at Community Energy Plus – T. 01209 614972. - jeff@cep.org.uk