5 Environmental Awareness courses in Coventry

A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: * Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues * A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme * Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System * Further benefits according to options chosen 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS * Definition of 'the environment' * Key environmental issues * Global warming * Ozone depletion * Acid rain * Air quality * Water pollution * Contaminated land * Land take and green belt shrinkage * Resource usage * Habitat destruction and species extinctions. * Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION * Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. * Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation * Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects * Consequences of breaching legislation 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS * Overview of what an environmental management system is * How is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together? * Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle) * The need to continually improve * Pros and cons * Reasons for having an EMS * Benefits of an EMS * Consequences of not managing the environment * Costs of installing an EMS * Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisation * Overview of your organisation's EMS * How it was set up / is being developed / operates * Who is responsible for it * Key parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussed * EMS documentation - what and where it is. * Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES * Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS * Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment * Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. * Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 PROTECTED SPECIES, NATURE CONSERVATION AND INVASIVE WEEDS * Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues * Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows * Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance * Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits * Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 CHEMICALS AND FUELS HANDLING AND STORAGE * How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials * Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials * Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering: * Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us? * Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers) * Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training) * COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments * Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices * Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 ON-SITE CONTROL MEASURES * Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise * Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage * Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation * Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 WASTE MANAGEMENT * Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc * Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) * Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance * Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. * Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select * Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques * Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 AUDITING * Requirements for environmental auditing of operations * Auditing the EMS * Types of internal and external audits * Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) * Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits * Workshop options: * Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop. * Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 INCIDENT RESPONSE * What should you do when an incident does happen? * What should be in a spill kit? * When should you call in the experts? * When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? * Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 MONITORING AND REPORTING * Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures * Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences * Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting

COURSE DETAILS: The level 1, 2 & 3 hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic courses include; * Classroom based theory session  * Workshop practice session  * Examination and assessment  COURSE FEES: Level 1 £160 + VAT per candidate Level 2 £396 + VAT per candidate Level 3 £659 + VAT per candidate ELECTRIC & HYBRID COURSE INFORMATION: IMI LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EV AWARENESS This programme is designed for individuals who may encounter electric/hybrid (all variations) vehicles and require safety awareness. It is suitable for non-technical people working in roles such as: * Valeters * Parts * Sales and aftersales *   It is also suitable for individuals working in roles such as: * Vehicle recovery * Vehicle dismantlers * Vehicle damage assessors * Electric/hybrid professional vehicle drivers.   LEVEL 2 AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID VEHICLE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES  This award is designed for technicians who maintain and repair electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicle’s high & low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance.   As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to work safely around and maintain Electric/Hybrid vehicles.   LEVEL 3 AWARD IN ELECTRIC/HYBRID VEHICLE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT The content of this qualification has been designed to give the learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely on Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. This may include vehicles that may have or had damage to their high energy/electrical system. As a result, learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge and skills, and the ability to remove and replace Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage components Entry Requirements The selection criteria for entry should take into account each applicants existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience. Level 1 EV awareness There is no eligibility requirement. Level 2 electric & hybrid vehicle training course Individuals will already have vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at level 2. Level 3 electric & hybrid vehicle training course Individuals will already have vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge and skills at level 3. Candidates who already hold the EV Level 2 qualification can do a one-day Level 3   ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO PASS THESE QUALIFICATIONS, LEARNERS MUST DEMONSTRATE ITS LEARNING OUTCOMES BY FOLLOWING AND ACHIEVING ITS ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS: a. IMI External Testing (online) b. IMI Practical Assessment WHAT’S INCLUDED:                  * Support from fully qualified and experienced trainers * Course training material * Registration with the awarding body * Examinations Fees and Certification   To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880   GET UP TO SPEED WITH INDUSTRY CHANGES The automotive industry is constantly changing, but more so than ever before. The shift to electric vehicles is only going to continue to grow as environmental and consumer needs change. As hybrid and electric vehicles become more and more mainstream, mechanics/technicians must have the right skills and knowledge to keep up with new technologies and the demand for their maintenance and repair. This course is designed to teach you how to safely and effectively work on hybrid and electric vehicles as well as keep up with the constantly evolving technology. Upon completion of this electric vehicle training course, technicians will be able to demonstrate they have the skills and knowledge needed for repairing vehicles with high voltage hybrid and electrical technologies. FUTURE-PROOFED SKILLS As more consumers make the shift to hybrid and electric vehicles, the demand for knowledgeable mechanics is increasing exponentially. This new market is ideal to expand your customer base and grow your business. Safety is always the number one priority for any vehicle technician, this course will teach you how to approach an electric vehicle and work on it safely. Our experienced instructors will teach you invaluable skills such as disengaging battery cells and the different hazards associated with high-energy electricals. Electric vehicles are quickly becoming a common sight on UK roads and will soon be the new normal, ensuring you get ahead of the trend with our electric car mechanic course means you will be ready for when the vast majority of your customers are in these types of cars.

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This course follows the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's syllabus. A one-day programme, it is suitable for all people at all levels in the workplace and gives a basic introduction to the principles of environmental management. On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to: * Understand the terms 'environment' and 'pollution' * Understand the terms 'hazard' and 'risk' related to the environment * Better appreciate environmental issues generally, and specifically in respect of their organisation * Identify hazards to the environment from working practices * Outline the procedures/controls necessary to prevent damage to the environment 1 WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENT? - PUTTING THE ENVIRONMENT IN CONTEXT * Key environmental issues and how we contribute * Definition of the environment 2 WORKING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT * What is pollution? * Sources, receptors and pathways * Environmental consequences workshop - identifying the environmental consequences of our working practices * Environmental risk assessment * Effective control mechanisms 3 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS * What is an Environmental Management System (EMS)? * What are the benefits of having an EMS? * EMS structure and models * Identifying what elements of EMS your company has and how they work * Roles and responsibilities 4 CHOICE OF MODULE * Option 1: Organisation-specific module * This module can be used to introduce environmental concepts that are specific to your activities and operations, and will be compiled through discussion with your organisation * Option 2: Environmental best practice * If no organisation-specific module is required, or if participants from a number of organisations attend, generic operational environmental best practices can be covered instead. Areas covered include waste management, fuel storage and use, hazardous materials, emissions to air and water and environmental incidents

A thorough account of the UK and European legal framework and its requirements as regards managing environmental performance. This course will help staff to understand: * The framework of UK and European legislation and its enforcement * The principal features of the legislation as they apply to your organisation's activity/product/service * The benefit of having an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 * How their own actions and decisions can either expose or protect the organisation in relation to its legal obligations 1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES 2 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ENFORCEMENT * Sources of law (European and UK) * Structure and enforcement * Key legislation 3 INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPPC) AND LOCAL AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL (LAPC) * Pollution and Prevention Control Act 1999 * EC Directives on PPC * The meaning of BAT * Transitional provisions * Fit and proper persons * Control of emissions to air * National Air Quality Strategy 4 PACKAGING AND PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITIES * Who, what and how * The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations * Obligations and exemptions * Registration * Recycling and recovery obligations * Records * Duties of the Environment Agency * Offences * Developments 5 WASTE MANAGEMENT * National Waste Strategy * Waste minimisation (re-use/recycling) * Waste definition * Disposal and recovery * Controlled waste management * Hazardous waste management 6 PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND EC DIRECTIVES * EU Commission's waste and resources strategies * Implementation of ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Directive * WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive transposition into UK legislation * Other producer responsibility initiatives * Other proposals from the EU 7 CONCLUSION * Open forum * Summary * Close