Short Training Courses

(10 day consecutive maximum)
Many of the providers have further details on the Centres and Providers pages.

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.

February 2012

March 2012

30/03/2012    Engaging Communities on Climate Change    1 day

London, Talk Action.   Contact: 0207 324 4775, anna@talkaction.org, www.talkaction.org

A course to help climate and energy staff, community workers, organisers and activists working with community organisations on behaviour change, projects or local action planning

June 2012

02/06/2012    Introduction to Photovoltaics    1 day

Brighton, Brighton Permaculture Trust.   Contact: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

Covering the basics of photovoltaics, from system design and load calculation through to the various types of solar panels, batteries and inverters and their suitability in different situations.  The afternoon will be spent setting up a small photovoltaic system and includes a tour of the award winning Earthship Brighton.  9am – 5.00pm.  Course fee £72-£162. 

15/06/2012    Complete Cob Building Course - how to build your own cob house or garden studio    4 days

Norfolk, Edwards Eco Building.   Contact: 01493 369952, info@edwardsecobuilding.com, http://www.edwardscobbuilding.com/

Learn to build your own affordable, sustainable and beautiful home from the earth. Cob-bale construction is taught with all aspects of building regs and planning included. Loads of fun, masses of information and learning and all in an idyllic lakeside setting. Course tutor is the inspirational Kate Edwards.

Ad hoc

Permaculture at your place

at your place, Sustainable Designs.  Contact: 0845 4582638, enquiries@sustainabledesigncrafts.co.uk

TBC

The Sustainable Home

£600 or concessions pay £350. This course will examine eco solutions to sustainable living, self-generation from renewable energy sources, passive solar design & solar water heating systems, energy efficiency, green building materials, water & sanitation.

Straw Bale Building

£650 or concessions pay £550. This course will look at the appropriate use of straw bale buildings, different techniques, planning & building practicals. Visit our straw bale theatre & imagine the possibilities.

Details believed correct but given without prejudice.   Ends.