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(joint funded by ConstructionSkills and NHBC.)
“NHBC has worked with HBF and ConstructionSkills to develop a pilot programme of two new sustainability courses specifi cally for site managers. They are joint funded by ConstructionSkills and NHBC.”
Course one - The management of sustainability on site
Suitable for
Site managers and supervisors.
Summary
This course has been designed to address the key knowledge requirements for site managers and supervisors around the sustainability agenda if they are going to be equipped to successfully deliver design requirements on site.
What delegates will learn
Overview of the sustainability agenda, timescales and the move to zero carbon (the new definition).
Overview of the Code for Sustainable Homes and the mandatory requirements. Energy, Part L and Water - the construction issues.
Overview of requirements/impact of Approved Documents Part L1A and SAP.
Overview of impact of Approved Document Part F.
Design commitments impacting on site including:site waste management plansound testing/robust detailsobserving the design/specificationecologist recommendations.
Key issues of fabric energy efficiency - airtightness/testing and avoiding cold bridging.
Post construction review - practical/interactive session - site inspection and documentary review.
Course two-Management of the installation of low and zero carbon technologies
Site supervisors and managers, with responsibility for managing and inspecting the installation of low and zero carbon technologies.
This course explains the key issues associated with different renewable energy sources, and provides managers and quality controllers with the fundamental knowledge that they need to manage and inspect this form of installation effectively.
Incentives for use and challenges in use.
Different energy sources available.
Solar PV.
Solar thermal.
Ground source heat pumps.
Air to water heat pumps.
Site planning for heat pumps.
Overview of MCHP, biomass boilers and wind turbines.
Duration and cost
Time: 09:30-16:30
Price for NHBC registered builders and HBF members:
Open course £25 + VAT per person In-company £150 + VAT (maximum number of delegates 20)
To book one or more places on the open courses you need to be registered on the Learning Hub, NHBC's on-line booking and learning platform. Alternatively, use the attached booking form.
For instructions, go to www.nhbc.co.uk/training and follow the links to the Learning Hub.
For other enquiries, including requests for in-company courses, email Louise Bowers at lbowers@nhbc.co.uk or call 0844 633 1000 and ask for ‘Training'.
Dates and locations
Management of the sustainability
The management of installation of low and zero carbon technologies
Cheltenham
12-Oct-11
Dartford
27-Sep-11
Exeter
13-Oct-11
Nottingham
29-Sep-11
Leeds
18-Oct-11
Newcastle
04-Oct-11
19-Oct-11
Newbury
06-Oct-11
25-Oct-11
Warrington
Norwich
26-Oct-11
Milton Keynes
20-Oct-11
08-Nov-11
09-Nov-11
10-Nov-11
15-Nov-11
22-Nov-11
16-Nov-11
24-Nov-11
