RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT The Programme has the key aim of acting as an engine for the. The programme has four key elements which are:

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Carbon Zero NI is a sector wide initiative within the Further

Education sector, led by South West College. It provides

technology development, innovation support and specialised

training to industry with the aim of developing a skilled

workforce in renewable or ‘alternative’ energy in Northern

Ireland. The Programme, supported by the Department of

Employment and Learning, extends the national and

international reach of all six Northern Ireland Further

Education Colleges in the provision of industry-linked R&D

Services, specialist training and high quality information in

the area of Sustainable Development.

The programme has four key elements which are:

INDUSTRY GUIDANCE

Carbon Zero NI identifies international market opportunities in the area of sustainable development and clean energy and assists local companies to exploit them. Facilitating this

identification and exploitation process is the Knowledge and Technology Platform. This platform consists of key members from local industry and focuses on the area of clean energy. The members assist the FE sector in gaining knowledge of the needs and requirements of industry.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Programme has the key aim of acting as an engine for the

development of smart, innovative, sustainable technologies. The Carbon Zero NI team across all FE colleges is keen to ensure that Northern Ireland is best placed to exploit the existing and emerging opportunities in the clean energy sector. This ambition is addressed by the Research &

Development activities undertaken by the Carbon Zero NI programme where the technical research focuses on the three key areas of growth in Northern Ireland – Wind Energy, Energy from Waste and Clean Energy Storage.

CURRICULUM

Carbon Zero NI is focused on developing a model of high impact ‘clean and green’ courses which address the ever increasing need for skills and knowledge in the area of

clean energy development in Northern Ireland. The courses cover areas such as Energy Awareness, Renewable Technologies, Management,

Responsible sourcing of materials and Sustainable Construction. With its direct links to business and academia, the FE sector is ideally placed to assist with the development of a sustainable business community within Northern Ireland.

INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENTS

The Carbon Zero NI Programme, in Partnership with the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh offer an exchange programme for aspiring engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs and other professionals focusing on clean energy technology and sustainability.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

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Studying in Northern Ireland means you can experience the

fascinating heritage and culture, unspoilt countryside and

breathtaking coastlines of the region. Scattered with

storybook castles and an abundance of other attractions

such as the awesome landscape of the Giant’s Causeway and

the home of the Titanic in Belfast Harbour mean Northern

Ireland is an ideal destination to study.

What’s more, Northern Ireland made up of just six counties and only 1.7 million people means that the area is accessible to everyone without being over crowded. Northern Ireland has respected schools, colleges and universities with a wide range of world class

study choices, in depth knowledge, resources and top quality teaching staff. The quality standards for institutions in Northern Ireland are amongst the highest in the world. In addition Northern Ireland’s Colleges and Universities have established strong links with industry and commerce by way of its industrial

liaison network. Working closely with local industry, the FE College network has shaped its curriculum against the forecasted needs of the local labour market resulting in graduates with a high level of employability.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN

ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT

Modern lifestyle now depends heavily on the use of energy. To date almost 85% of all global energy usage is derived from the use and existence of fossil fuels which have a huge impact on our natural environment. Climate change, air pollution, and the depletion of natural resources are some of the most significant problems facing the world today. Using Clean, Renewable Energy resources benefits our environment, fuel supply, reliability and our economy.

Within the U.K. there is a huge drive to integrate renewable energy resources into the energy supply

market. This is derived from the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which sets a legally binding target for the U.K. of 15% of all its energy to come from Renewable Energy sources by 2020. With a total gross Renewable Energy supply consumption of only 1.3% at the time the target was set, this represents a huge challenge for the U.K., resulting in renewable energy consumption to increase seven fold by 2020.

To achieve this target an investment of over £100 billion will be allocated towards Clean Energy by 2020, which will provide thousands of new ‘green collar’ jobs, support individual companies that are entering or expanding in the renewable industry and provide opportunities for research into renewable energy technologies.

The commitment and work involved in this highlights the importance of Clean Energy in our society, not only to met our targets and goals for decarbonising energy production in the UK but also ensuring secure and safe energy supplies whilst exploiting the significant economic opportunities of the move to a low-carbon economy particularly during the economic times at present.

The move to Clean Energy represents the awareness of the need for Sustainable Development in Society. As the world is a place of finite materials we need to be sustainable in order to meet the needs of human life while ensuring that the environment is healthy enough to continue to produce the resources future generations will need.

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This strategy set specific targets and objectives to integrate

Northern Ireland’s legal obligations, national policies and local

initiatives to work towards sustainable development.

In May 2010, the Northern Ireland Executive released an

updated Sustainable Development Agenda which has further

reinforced Northern Ireland’s commitment in developing the

region as a sustainable area.

CLEAN ENERGY AND

SUSTAINABILITY IN

NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland has embraced the Renewable Energy sector and is set to achieve a 40% renewable energy share of total electricity supply by 2020. As a region which was wholly dependent on fossil fuels it was essential Northern Ireland took advantage of the Renewable energy

market to ensure it had access to a secure, competitively priced and sustainable energy supply.

With some of the best conditions in Europe for renewable electricity production, particularly wind energy, it is not surprising that energy supply from renewable sources in Northern Ireland has increased by over 60% since 2005 and this figure is set to increase further in the future.

In March 2006 Northern Ireland released its first Sustainable Development Strategy which highlighted the need to implement a policy to reverse the unsustainable lifestyle of the region which had been identified in the Northern Limits Reports, reporting an Ecological Footprint for Northern Ireland higher than anywhere else in the U.K.

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The Further Education Sector in Northern Ireland

10 South West College

12 Sustainability for Senior Managers

13 Implementing Sustainability into Industry

13 EXC30029 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Wind Turbine Installations

Sustainable Construction

14 Biomass – Introduction Course

14 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma For Domestic Energy Assessors

15 Foundation Degree in Engineering specialising in Wind Technology

16 Foundation Degree in Energy, Environment & Sustainability

17 Foundation Degree Engineering specialising in Industrial Electronics

17 Foundation Degree Sustainable Construction and Engineering

18 Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology

18 Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering and Transport

19 Belfast Metropolitan College

20 NCFE Level 2 Award in Sustainable Development (QCF)

21 BMC Award in Sustainable Development

21 Foundation Degree in Building Services and Renewable Energies

22 BPEC Solar Hot Water

23 Domestic Energy Assessor

23 Northern Regional College

24 Responsible Sourcing of Materials Programme

25 North West Regional College

26 REIA Solar Thermal Installer Course (certified by BPEC)

27 Certificate in Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems

27 Management of Micro-Hydro Installation Course

28 Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Installer Course

28 Energy Efficiency Course

29 Non-Statutory NVQs in Waste Management Operations (Level 1-4)

29 Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) in Waste Management

31 VRQ Level 3 in Principles and Practices

of Sustainable Waste Management

31 South Eastern Regional College

32 Part ‘L’ Energy Efficiency

33 Solar Hot Water Installers Training Course

33 Heat Pump Installer Training

34 Biomass Installer Training

34 Introduction to Renewables

34 National Certificate/Diploma in

Building Services Engineering with Renewable Energy

35 BTEC HNC Air conditioning and Sustainable Energy

35 BTEC HNC Refrigeration and Sustainable Energy

35 Southern Regional College

36 Become more Energy Efficient

37 What are renewable (green) technologies?

37 BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

in Construction and the Built Environment

37 BTEC Level 5 Higher National Certificate in Construction

37 Foundation Degree Sustainable Construction and Engineering

37 Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology

37 The Higher Education Sector in Northern Ireland

38 Queen’s University

40 BSc (Hons) Land Use and Environmental Management (D449) /

BSc (Hons) Land Use and Environmental Management with

Professional Studies (D447)

41 MSc Clean Chemical Technology & Management

41 MSc in Environmental Engineering / PgDip in

Environmental Engineering

42 LLM in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development

42 MSc Environmental Management

43 MSc Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

44 MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Design

44 MSc / Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development

and Project Management

45 QUB MSc Leadership in Sustainable Development

45 University of Ulster

46 BEng Hons Energy and Building Services Engineering

47 BEng Hons Clean Technology

47 MEng Energy and Building Services Engineering

47 PgDip / MSc Environmental Management

48 PgDip / MSc Renewable Energy and Energy Management

48 PgCert / PgDip / MSc Hydrogen Safety Engineering

49 College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise

50 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Rural and Countryside Management

51 Foundation Degree (FdSc) and Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

in Rural and Countryside Management - Part Time

51 BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Technology (3 years) /

BSc (Hons) Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies (4 years)

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Limavady

Coleraine

Ballymoney

Ballymena

Larne

Belfast

Antrim

Newtownabbey

Bangor

Newtownards

Kircubbin

Downpatrick

Ballynahinch

Lisburn

Lurgan

Banbridge

Newry

Kilkeel

Armagh

Portadown

Cookstown

Dungannon

Omagh

Strabane

Dungiven

Derry/Londonderry

Enniskillen

Magherafelt

Castlereagh

Belfast Metropolitan College North West Regional College Northern Regional College Southern Regional College South West College

South Eastern Regional College

The Further Education Sector in Northern Ireland is at the

forefront of ensuring that Northern Ireland has the necessary

skills to compete in a modern, knowledge based, global

economy.

Further education in Northern Ireland is provided through

six multi-campus colleges. These College groupings are:

Belfast Metropolitan College

incorporating: Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education and Castlereagh College of Further and Higher Education.

North West Regional College

incorporating: North West Institute of Further and Higher Education and Limavady College of Further and Higher Education.

Northern Regional College

incorporating: Causeway Institute of Further and Higher Education, North East Institute of Further and Higher Education and East Antrim Institute of Further and Higher Education.

Southern Regional College

incorporating: Armagh College of Further and Higher Education, Newry and Kilkeel Institute of Further and Higher Education and Upper Bann Institute of Further and Higher Education.

South West College

incorporating: East Tyrone College of Further and Higher Education, Fermanagh College and Omagh College.

South Eastern Regional

College

incorporating: East Down Institute of Further and Higher Education, Lisburn College of Further and Higher Education and North Down and Ards Institute of Further and Higher Education.

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Senior Managers

Duration

1 day

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

Sustainability is now fast becoming the key to reducing energy costs, achieving business goals, securing recovery,

encouraging long-term growth and staying ahead of the game. This course is for senior managers who have little time, but a desire for their company to become sustainably focused. The course provides information and guidance on the methods used to implement sustainability into industry and the benefits which follow.

Course Content

This course will equip Senior Managers with the necessary skills to develop and implement a sustainability plan within their business by understanding the concepts of sustainable development. The course will cover the following topics;

• Sustainability and the impacts of the sustainability agenda

• Key Legislation

• The social, environmental and economic impacts of sustainability

• The business benefits of sustainability • Lean Manufacturing

• Implementation of sustainability into business

Entry Level Requirements

The course has been designed to be available to all for awareness and industry guidance

Contact Info for Further

Information

Aaron Black Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 4224 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Implementing

Sustainability into

Industry

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

Sustainability is becoming a central concern for industry. Its focus continues to shift due to increasing pressure from economic conditions as well as regulatory pressure from government, these factors have resulted in stiffer competition. Within this new sphere many organisations are struggling to manage costs and differentiate themselves from the competition. Implementing sustainable

practices into industry will help reduce costs, achieve businesses goals and encourage long term growth. This course has been developed with industry guidance and aims to provide industry relevant information to employees tasked with implementing sustainability into their business however do not have any formal training in the subject area.

Course Content

The course will cover a vast number of sustainability topics giving participants a sound understanding of sustainability in an industrial context equipping them with the necessary skills to implement a sustainability programme within the workplace. The core units of the course are as follows: • Defining sustainability in industry • Environmental sustainability in industry • Economic sustainability in industry • Social sustainability in industry • Engaging the workforce

Entry Level Requirements

The course has been designed to be available to all however content is specifically focused on employees implementing sustainability within an industrial context.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Aaron Black

Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 4224 Email: [email protected]

The South West College offers a range of training programmes

across the College’s four campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon,

Enniskillen and Omagh. The College upholds a level of

educational excellence with students benefiting from an

extensive array of workshops, equipment, international

opportunities, business and academia links. The college its self

has embraced renewable energy with two of its campuses now

being heated by locally grown renewable biomass fuel.

THE COLLEGE HOLDS A STRONG

TRACK RECORD OF WORKING

WITH AND SUPPORTING LOCAL

BUSINESS IN THE SUSTAINABILITY

SECTOR. SOUTH WEST COLLEGE

HAS ITS OWN SUSTAINABILITY

TEAM WHICH HAS BEEN

INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF

PROGRAMMES SERVING TO

POSITION THE COLLEGE AS A KEY

DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWABLE

TECHNOLOGIES IN NORTHERN

IRELAND.

A key project in this development was the establishment of the Renewables Farm at the Camphill Community Clanabogan (one of the college’s first sustainability projects). This site is used as a major resource for student projects and demonstrations to

industry and has been recognised through numerous awards; Action Renewables Community Project Award (2004), the Association of Colleges Beacon Award: Churches Award for Sustainable Community Development (2005), NEMEX Renewable Energy Award (2005) and the Sustainable Ireland QUB award for leadership in sustainable development. Delivery of sustainability projects has also involved the College working in partnership with the Institutes of Technology in the Republic of Ireland to share expertise and further develop renewable energy and low carbon technologies in Northern Ireland. To support industry, the College is at the forefront of launching innovative programmes such as the InnoTech Centre in 2009 which was Northern Ireland’s first inter-disciplinary business mentoring centre. In its first year of business, the

Centre worked with over 80 businesses in the area of sustainability and delivered 17 STEM events to over 775 primary and secondary pupils in Tyrone and Fermanagh, developing its own bespoke ‘Carbon Footprint Programme’ to increase awareness of sustainability issues; climate change and help pupils reduce their environmental impact.

The College has developed and delivered an extensive number of Sustainable and Renewable courses such as the

Environmental Entrepreneurs Programme and the Domestic Wind Turbine Installers Programme; the only accredited installers programme in Ireland to date.

Most recently, the College has further developed its sustainability activities through the leadership of the Carbon Zero NI programme within the Northern Ireland Further Education sector.

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15 City & Guilds Level 3

Diploma For Domestic

Energy Assessors

Duration

5 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

There are an estimated 1.5 million domestic properties throughout the UK which are expected to require a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) each year. This huge demand means that the Government requires qualified Domestic Energy Assessors to undertake assessments and produce EPC's. Domestic Energy Performance Certificates not only outline the cost of heating, hot water and lighting in homes, but also give advice on how to cut these costs and reduce climate

changing emissions. The EPC is mandatory and only a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor or Home Inspector can carry out the assessment. Students successfully completing this course will be deemed competent and upon successful registration with an approved body will be able to complete and submit an energy performance certificate for private dwellings.

Course Content

The course includes a 75 min online examination at the end of the course followed by a portfolio assessment period

which lasts 4-8 weeks.

The course covers the following areas: • Health and Safety

• Various Construction Methods • Role of the Domestic Energy Assessor • Heating systems-different types, how

they work etc

• What is a risk assessment– what’s involved and how to carry one out • Survey techniques

• Software training

• Assessing the age of a property and property fixtures

• Preparing relevant documentation

Entry Level Requirements

Applicants should have experience within the building industry or a relevant qualification.

Please note that there is a three week pre-reading period which is recommended before commencement of the course. It is advised that applicants have access to the internet for research and to access the Domestic Energy Software.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Mark McGuigan

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EXC30029 City &

Guilds Level 3

Certificate in Wind

Turbine Installations

Duration

3 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

Due to the changing climate that we live in, Renewable Energy is becoming increasingly important both economically and

environmentally. Of this, wind generation is the most popular and widespread, with domestic and micro generation becoming increasingly used.

South West College is currently the industry leader in training for domestic wind turbine installation. Their City and Guilds accredited domestic installers course has built a national reputation for the quality of its delivery and content.

Course Content

• Site Analysis • Economic analysis • Turbine Designs • Tower Designs

• Statutory requirements for sitting, installation and commissioning of turbines

• Components of a grid connected turbine system

• Operation and maintenance of Wind Turbines

• Connecting to an off-line System

• Install and commission a small scale grid connected turbine

• Health and Safety

• Environmental Considerations

Entry Level Requirements

The course is directed at qualified electricians wishing to up skill into this sector however candidates from an non-electrical background will be assessed on an individual basis.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Mark McGuigan Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 5234 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Sustainable

Construction

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

SWC Certificate

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course provides an introduction to Environmental Design and Sustainable Construction including Code for Sustainable Homes, Design Principles, PassivHaus, Materials, Specification, Health and wellbeing in buildings, domestic renewable energy and energy rating.

Course Content

The course covers topics including: • Introduction to Sustainable

Construction • Passive Design

• Domestic Renewable Energy • Passive Design

• Energy Rating • Synectic Design

Entry Level Requirements

No entry requirements, this course is aimed at all levels.

Contact Info for Further

Information

John Moss Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 5341 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Biomass – Introduction

Course

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

SWC Certificate

Campus

Omagh

Background

The biomass industry has continued to grow as more wood gets diverted from landfills to recycling plants. This concise, introduction course to biomass energy provides an excellent training session for those new to the biomass industry and is aimed at anybody who wants grounding in the basics of biomass and what it means.

Course Content

• Types of biomass and its production systems

• Processing technologies

• The importance of biomass quality • Combustion technologies • Treatment of wastes and

bioremediation

• Generation of energy from biomass wastes

Entry Level Requirements

This course is available to all.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Dr John Moore

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Foundation Degree in

Energy, Environment

& Sustainability

Duration

2 years Full time, 3 years Part time

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

With an ever increasing focus on the areas of energy generation, environmental protection and sustainability, this

Foundation Degree has been developed to provide students with a vast range of industry focused experience. Graduates are prepared for employment in numerous fields such as renewable energy and energy management, environmental management or environmental business development. Utilising a wide portfolio of demonstration sites and technology, graduates are taught using first class industry standard equipment allowing the development of both practical and theoretical knowledge. Although the Foundation Degree is an

industrially recognised qualification in its self with graduates entitled to display the letters FdSc, graduates from this SWC course may progress to Hons Degree Level at the Queen’s University of Belfast if desired.

Course Content

• Sustainability and the Environment • Renewable Energy Applications • Biomass and Biofuels Technology • Business and Management • Engineering Principals • Waste Management • Rural Diversification • Wind Turbine Technology • Environmental Business Planning • Energy Assessment

• Economics of Renewable Energy • Business Improvement Techniques • Work Based Learning

Entry Level Requirements

• 140 UCAS points at GCE/VCE ‘A’ level • BTEC National Diploma in relevant

subject – majority of grades at merit level

• Irish Leaving Certificate (4 Cs and 1 D or above)

• Access Course

• Other qualifications deemed appropriate by Tutor

• Mature candidates by assessment on an individual basis

• All candidates will be interviewed

Contact Info for Further

Information

Dr John Moore Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 5351 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Foundation Degree

Engineering

specialising in

Industrial Electronics

Duration

2 years

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course is designed to equip students for higher technician level work within industrial electronic and control industry and enable them to progress to Honours Degree level if desired.

It is ideal for those looking to Up-skill or Re-skill and advance within this sector.

Course Content

• Social & Economic Aspects of Renewable Energy

• Engineering Mathematics • ICT & CAD.

• Engineering Science.

• Electrical and Electronic Principles • Hydraulics & Pneumatics • Electronics.

• Business Improvement & Entrepreneurship

Entry Level Requirements

• Normally candidates will be expected to

have achieved one from the following list:

• A Level – normally CD minimum • BTEC National Diploma in a relevant

16 Foundation Degree in

Engineering

specialising in Wind

Technology

Duration

2 years

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course has been developed as a direct result of industrial need. It is designed to equip students for higher technician level work within the wind technology and control industry and enable them to progress to Honours Degree level if desired. It is ideal for those looking to Up-skill or Re-skill and advance within this sector.

Course Content

Topics covered in the Foundation Degree include:

• Engineering Mathematics.

• Workshop Practices. • ICT & CAD. • Science.

• Safety Practices for Renewable Installations.

• Power Generation and Transmission and Utilisation of Electrical Energy • Electrical and Electronic Principles. • Computer Aided Engineering. • Social & Economic Aspects of

Renewable Energy

Entry Level Requirements

Normally candidates will be expected to have achieved one from the following list: A Level – normally CD minimum

BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject with majority passes at merit level

Irish Leaving Certificate, minimum BCCC Access course with 55% average Or any other qualification deemed equivalent to the above.

Consideration will be given to mature students who do not meet the above entry requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to succeed on the course. Entry to the course in these circumstances will be based on an interview and level of IT, numeracy and communication competence as well as appropriate skills and knowledge

Contact Info for Further

Information

Mark McGuigan

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Building Services 1 Architectural Graphics Year 2 modules include: Construction Technology 2 Law and Construction Contract Building Services 2

Maintenance and Adaptation Measurement and Costing Work Based Learning

Design Principles and Procedures During the first year students undertake 8 modules and are expected to submit 12 assignments and undertake 6

examinations.

During the second year students will undertake 7 modules and will be expected to submit 6 items of coursework and undertake 6 examinations.

Students may progress to the 2nd Year BSc Hons in Architectural Technology at the University of Ulster (2 years to achieve BSc Hons) or other relevant HE programmes.

Entry Level Requirements

80 UCAS points at GCE/VCE ‘A’ Level AVCE/GNVQ Advanced Built Environment BTEC National Diploma in Construction BTEC National Certificate in Building Studies

Irish Leaving Certificate [4C’S & 1D] Other qualifications deemed appropriate Mature candidates will be assessed on an individual basis

Contact Info for Further

Information

John Moss

Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext:5341 Email: [email protected]

Foundation Degree in

Civil Engineering and

Transport

Duration

2 years

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course is designed to equip students for higher technician level work within the construction industry and enable them to progress to Hons Degree Level if desired. The course includes a module on Water Resources and Sustainability, Soil Mechanics and Civil Engineering Design which all include elements of sustainable construction/engineering.

Course Content

The course covers the following core modules:

Year 1 modules include: Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics Surveying 1

Engineering Materials and Science Introduction to IT

Introduction to CAD

Infrastructure Engineering Practice & Design 1

Numerical & Analytical Methods Introductory Geology & Soil Mechanics

Year 2 modules include:

Highways & Transportation Engineering Surveying 2

Infrastructure Engineering Practice & Design 2

Business Management, Law and Contract Water Resources, Sustainability – Group Project

Mathematics for Engineers Work Based Learning

Upon successful completion students may enter into employment in the Civil Engineering and or transport industries. Alternatively students may progress to a variety of BSc courses at University e.g. the University of Ulster.

Entry Level Requirements

• 80 UCAS tariff points (10 points pre

2002) to include at least one specified subject at level D or above at GCE/VCE ‘A’ Level, together with a minimum of 5 passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include English Language and Mathematics.

• A BTEC National Diploma or AVCE Award, with distinctions and merits in most units or another qualification deemed to be appropriate by the admissions tutor. Mature students with industry-related experience will be eligible for admission subject to the ‘Accreditation for Prior Learning’ requirements. No subject may be counted at more than one level, except in the case of the intermediate GNVQ and AVCE.

• Access Course

• All applicants will be interviewed before a place on the course is confirmed

Contact Info for Further

Information

John Moss

Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext:5341 Email: [email protected]

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subject with majority passes at merit level

• Irish Leaving Certificate, minimum BCCC

• Access course with 55% average • Or any other qualification deemed

equivalent to the above. Consideration will be given to mature students who do not meet the above entry requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to succeed on the course. Entry to the course in these circumstances will be based on an interview and level of IT, numeracy and communication competence as well as appropriate skills and knowledge.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Dr Fergal Tuffy Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext: 4223 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Foundation Degree

Sustainable

Construction and

Engineering

Duration

2 years

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course is designed to equip students for higher technician level work within the

construction industry and enable them to progress to Hons Degree Level if desired. The course will incorporate environmental sustainable concepts within the traditional construction and engineering foundation degree modules to equip students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues of sustainability in

construction.

Course Content

The course will include key modules which include:

Year 1

Construction Technology 1* Construction Surveying Introduction to IT*

Numerical and Analytical Methods Construction Materials and Science* Building Services 1

Introduction to CAD

Construction Economics and Business Environment

Year 2

Work Based Learning Maintenance and Adaptation Building Services 2* Construction Technology 2 Measurement and Costing Law and Construction Contract Construction Site Management* *Modules which contain a sustainable renewable energy element

Entry Level Requirements

• 80 UCAS tariff points (10 points pre

2002) to include at least one specified subject at level D or above at GCE/VCE ‘A’ Level, together with a minimum of 5 passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include English Language and Mathematics.

• A BTEC National Diploma or AVCE Award, with distinctions and merits in most units or another qualification deemed to be appropriate by the admissions tutor.

• Mature students with industry-related experience will be eligible for admission subject to the ‘Accreditation for Prior Learning’ requirements. No subject may be counted at more than one level, except in the case of the intermediate GNVQ and AVCE.

• Access Course

• All applicants will be interviewed before a place on the course is confirmed

Contact Info for Further

Information

John Moss Tel: 0845 603 1881 Ext:5341 Email: [email protected]

Foundation Degree in

Architectural

Technology

Duration

2 years

Awarding Body

Campus

Omagh

Background

This course has been designed in

consultation with professional practitioners and industry partners. It includes work based learning, which is supported by academic study. There are also

opportunities for study tours, seminars and project linked professional visits. The programme focuses on the basics of civil engineering design and construction and is designed to give you the opportunity to develop the technical and professional skills required by a civil engineering practitioner. This course is designed to equip students for higher technician level work when the construction industry and enable them to progress to Hons Degree Level if desired.

Course Content

The course covers the following core modules:

Year 1 modules include: Construction Technology 1 Introduction to CAD

Numerical and Analytical Methods Construction Surveying

Construction Materials and Science Introduction to IT

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21 NCFE Level 2 Award in

Sustainable

Development (QCF)

Duration

3 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Bespoke training in Business or College premises by arrangement

Background

This course will develop the knowledge and understanding of sustainable development of participants taking this course. It will allow them to identify areas where sustainable principles can be incorporated to their business and hence may reduce costs through the project work involved in the programme.

Participants on this course can benefit from improved career prospects and continuous professional development or they can use this as a stepping stone to further training.

Course Content

• Background to sustainable development

• Importance of individual actions in sustainable development • Local influences upon sustainable

development

• How organisations relate to sustainable development

• Importance of organisations’ actions in sustainable development

Entry Level Requirements

No specific requirements but Literacy at Level 2 and above would be preferred

Contact Info for Further

Information

Shirley Moore [email protected] 028 9079 7144 ext 246 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

BMC Award in

Sustainable

Development

Duration

1 day

Awarding Body

N/A

Campus

Bespoke training in Business or College premises by arrangement

Background

This course will allow participants to gain a greater understanding of Sustainable Development in its widest context.

Course Content

• What is Sustainable Development? • Identification of Sustainable

Developments.

• Current Legislation re Sustainable Development.

• The six principles of Sustainable Development.

• Sustainable Development in Business. • What can we do?

Entry Level Requirements

Basic literacy

Contact Info for Further

Information

Shirley Moore [email protected] 028 9079 7144 ext 246 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Foundation Degree in

Building Services and

Renewable Energies

Duration

Two years full-time, full time or part time

Awarding Body

Campus

Millfield

Background

The Renewable Energy industry requires qualified staff at all levels. The growing demand for renewable energy technologies in buildings means that there is a shortfall in higher level students for the industry. The course is intended to provide applicants with a broad foundation of core knowledge and skills in the discipline, and focuses on the practical application of knowledge and skills in both the academic and work-based learning components of the course.

Belfast Metropolitan College has over 53,000 students enrolled

on full-time and part-time courses, making it one of the largest

colleges of Further and Higher Education in the UK. It is also

ranked in the top ten in the UK.

THE COLLEGE OFFER STUDENTS

THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT

FROM A COMPREHENSIVE

PROGRAMME OF FULL-TIME

FURTHER AND HIGHER

EDUCATION COURSES IN A WIDE

RANGE OF DISCIPLINES. IN

ADDITION, THE COLLEGE

PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF

ADULT EDUCATION COURSES IN

ITS BUILDINGS ACROSS THE CITY,

INCLUDING AROUND 140 OUT

CENTRES.

Situated in the capital of Northern Ireland, anyone attending the college will get to experience the likely cultural and social scenes where museums, theatres, music venues and galleries are all in abundance.

The College have developed strong industry and community partnerships to sustain and drive long term sustainable development through the delivery of sustainable and clean energy training programmes and the Knowledge and Transfer Partnership which works directly with commercial companies.

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select, install and maintain systems.

Course Content

• Introduction to Domestic Solar Hot Water

• Solar Collectors

• Hot Water Storage and Installation bases

• Preparing to install a Solar hot water system

• Fitting of solar collectors • Plumbing layout

• Control and Power Requirements • System commissioning

Entry Level Requirements

The course is aimed at already qualified or experienced domestic heating engineers and plumbers.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Stephen Casement Email: [email protected]

Domestic Energy

Assessor

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Millfield Campus

Background

There are an estimated 1.5 million domestic properties throughout the UK which are expected to require a Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) each year. This huge demand means that the Government urgently requires qualified Domestic Energy Assessors to undertake assessments and produce EPC's.

Domestic Energy Performance Certificates not only outlines the cost of heating, hot water and lighting in homes, but also gives advice on how to cut these costs and reduce climate changing emissions. The EPC is mandatory and only a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor or Home Inspector can carry out the assessment. Students successfully completing this course will be deemed competent and upon successful registration with an approved body will be able to complete and submit an energy performance certificate for private dwellings.

Course Content

As part of this course candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in the following:

• Working in an effective and professional manner

• Contribute to the safety and security of people and property

• Prepare for energy assessments • Undertaking energy inspections • Producing and explaining Energy

Performance Certificates

Entry Level Requirements

No formal requirements

Contact Info for Further

Information

Brian George

Email: [email protected]

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The students who complete the proposed course should be able to contribute in a significant way to the design and installation of renewable energy systems and building services systems within the built environment of new and existing buildings in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Course Content

• Building Services Science; • Introduction to CAD;

• Engineering Maths and Economics; • Building Construction Technology; • Energy Resources and Renewable

Technologies;

• Building Services Design; • First Year Project; • Solar Technologies.

Entry Level Requirements

• GCE/VCE A Levels, to include at least

one technical subject at level D or above, together with a minimum of five passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include English Language and Mathematics; or

• A BTEC National Diploma or advanced GNVQ in a Construction-Science related discipline; or

• An Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of four passes at grade C (highers) to include Construction; or • An approved Access course in a

technical subject; or Equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. No subject may be counted at more than one level, except in the case of the intermediate GNVQ and advanced GNVQ or AVCE. Mature students with industry related experience will be eligible for admission subject to the 'Accreditation for Prior Learning' requirements.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Paddy Gorman

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BPEC Solar Hot Water

Duration

20 Hours

Awarding Body

Campus

Millfield

Background

The market for trained solar domestic hot water installers is growing. This BPEC course has been developed in conjunction with the Solar Trade Association (STA), the UK trade association for solar water heating systems. The course provides the

knowledge on how to install a solar domestic hot water system and takes into consideration the majority of systems installed in the UK investigating the different system configurations,

components and operating characteristics. The course targets aspects which are particular to solar domestic hot water systems giving operatives the confidence to

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25 Responsible Sourcing

of Materials

Objectives

• To develop and maintain a Sustainable Procurement Framework including Responsible Sourcing of Materials (RSM)

• To develop a RSM Audit Process for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) • To increase access to public sector

procurement opportunities for local contractors including SMEs

Eligible Companies

A maximum of 100 staff from 30 companies will be enrolled on the RSM programme from:

• Architects, Design/Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors

• Brick, Block, Aggregate and Pre-cast Concrete Manufacturers

• Structural Steel Fabricators • Timber and Plastic Products

Manufacturers

• Building Contractors and Sub-Contractors

• Commercial and Domestic Heating Engineers

Learning Outcomes

Participants on the RSM programme will be able to:

• explore and reflect on areas where

business improvements and innovative processes could be applied to sourcing materials;

• work closely with relevant stakeholder organisation to identify potential supply chain SMEs that support RSM; • develop policies and procedures leading

towards BRE accreditation; and • provide an early opportunity to explore

ideas leading towards developing capacity to innovate new products and/or increase import substitution.

RSM Programme:

• Launch of Programme – Overview of RSM and recruitment of participants and companies

• Workshop 1 - Organisational Management Requirements • Workshop 2 - Supply Chain Management Requirements • Workshop 3 – Working towards BRE

Accreditation

• Mentoring support – 1:1 support to develop internal procedures leading towards BRE Accreditation

Benefits:

• Contractor/sub-contractor/supplier development

• SMEs better prepared for CPD listing • Increased use of innovation to reduce

carbon footprint

Contact Info for Further

Information

Irvine Abraham, Newtownabbey Tel: 028 9085 6415

Northern Regional College offers a variety of full-time and

part-time higher education options in a range of vocational areas

including, Construction, Engineering, Sport, Health & Social

Care, Counselling, Computing and Business. Qualifications

range from Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Certificates,

to Foundation Degrees and Diplomas. Many of the courses are

validated by the University of Ulster and offer excellent

progression routes.

IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE IS

ONE OF THE LARGEST

RECOGNISED TRAINING

ORGANISATIONS IN NORTHERN

IRELAND WITH IN EXCESS OF

1,000 TRAINEES AND

APPRENTICES WHO ENJOY

TRAINING COURSES DELIVERED

TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS BY

HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND SKILLED

STAFF.

For several years, apprentices have taken part in regional, national and international Skills Competitions where their skills have been recognised by awards. Students comment on the excellent relationships with staff and the warm, friendly supportive environment in which training takes place.

The college offers Higher Education courses within the School of Built Environment. These include Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Construction and Foundation Degree in Building Technology and Management (validated by the University of Ulster.)

The Northern Regional College have since developed a Responsible Sourcing of Materials Programme which aims to develop and maintain a Sustainable Procurement Framework including Responsible Sourcing of Materials and increase access to public sector procurement opportunities for local contractors including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs).

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27 REIA Solar Thermal

Installer Course

(certified by BPEC)

Duration

3 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Springtown Training Centre

Background

The market for trained solar domestic hot water installers is growing. The BPEC course has been developed in conjunction with the Solar Trade Association (STA), the UK trade association for solar water heating systems. The course is aimed at already qualified or experienced domestic heating engineers and plumbers.

The course is not intended for those without any experience of heating or plumbing installation experience. The course provides the knowledge on how to install a solar domestic hot water system. The course takes into consideration the majority of systems installed in the UK investigating the different system

configurations, components and operating characteristics. The course targets aspects which are particular to solar domestic hot water systems giving operatives the confidence to select, install and maintain systems.

Course Content

• Introduction to Domestic Solar Hot Water

• Solar Collectors

• Hot Water Storage and Installation bases

• Preparing to install a Solar hot water system

• Fitting of solar collectors • Plumbing layout

• Control and Power Requirements • System commissioning

Entry Level Requirements

Installer Certificate

To be accepted for assessment an individual MUST now be able to present copies of certificates of appropriate trade

qualifications or evidence that they have a number of years of experience of working within the industry, a minimum of 2 years. In addition they MUST also hold a certificate of competence in the installation of unvented domestic hot water cylinders or be undertaking training and assessment for an unvented certificate as part of, or in addition to, the solar hot water

programme. Awareness Certificate

This requirement does not mean that non-skilled individuals who need to have an understanding of the installation of solar thermal hot water systems such as, architects, specifiers, etc, cannot attend the training, it simply means that as unskilled people they are not allowed to obtain a certificate of competence in the installation of the systems and equipment they are not entitled to by undertaking an assessment which is designed to add to qualifications already held by qualified operatives.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Kevin Murray Tel: 028 7127 6256

Certificate in Installing

and Testing Domestic

Photovoltaic Systems

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Background

This course has been designed by City & Guilds to support Government initiatives in respect of providing training and

assessment to support a competent workforce to meet the expected growth in relation to renewable energy sources. The course is intended for qualified electricians who will be required to install grid connected domestic photovoltaic systems that are either integrated into, or retro onto, a domestic dwelling.

Course Content

• Photovoltaic systems

• Standards, Regulations, Guidelines, Codes of Practice

• System components • PV Safety

• Approvals • Installations

• Commissioning and testing • Customer care

Contact Info for Further

Information

Kevin Murray Tel: 028 7127 6256

North West Regional College was established on 1st August

2007, bringing together Limavady College and North West

Institute to create a larger, stronger area-based college to

provide the highest quality of education and training to all the

people of the North West.

THE COLLEGE'S MAIN CAMPUSES

ARE LOCATED IN LIMAVADY,

DERRY / LONDONDERRY AND

STRABANE, AND IT ALSO HAS A

NUMBER OF OTHER SMALLER

CENTRES SITUATED

THROUGHOUT THE NORTH WEST.

IT SUPPORTS AROUND 24,000

STUDENTS EVERY YEAR IN

ACHIEVING THEIR PERSONAL

EDUCATIONAL GOALS, BY

OFFERING COURSES AVAILABLE

EITHER ON A FULL-TIME OR

PART-TIME BASIS.

Many of courses at the College are developed in conjunction with local employers and are designed to give the students a feel for future employment and to enhance their practical competence in their chosen vocation.

The quality of education and training on offer at North West Regional College is continually reflected in the honours and awards it receives. Recently, it was acknowledged as a Centre of Excellence in the following areas; Software

Development, Construction & the Built Environment, and Journalism.

The North West Regional College has a long history of delivering courses both in Renewable Energy and Waste

Management. The College is a recognised Renewable Energy Installer Academy training centre for Solar Thermal Installation and the College has also delivered bespoke Renewable energy courses to variety of clients.

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Course

Duration

2 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Background

This course will provide a detailed understanding of the connection between environmental damage and the installation of energy efficiency appliances. This course satisfies the requirements of Building Regulations Part L. The course is aimed at all approved installers of hot water and hot water heating boilers in domestic premises and is a requirement of CORGI Registration

Course Content

• Condensing and non-condensing boilers

• How installation requirements differ

• New-build and replacement installations

• Use of hot water systems, boilers, hot water storage and controls systems • Minimum and best practice levels of

control

Entry Level Requirements

Appropriate NVQ Level 3/BTEC or equivalent qualification

OR

Accreditation and recognition of skills through an appropriate industry registration scheme e.g. OFTEC, Gas Safe Register, Competent Persons Scheme

OR

At least two years industry experience in the installation of domestic heating and hot water systems, currently un-certificated skills equivalent to NVQ Level 3 OR

At least two years industry experience in the provision of design and advice services for domestic heating and hot water systems at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Contact Info for Further

Information

Kevin Murray Tel: 028 7127 6256 Email: [email protected]

Non-Statutory NVQs

in Waste Management

Operations (Level 1-4)

(Qualifications in Waste Collection, Waste Treatment, Landfill, Recycling Operations, Kerbside Recycling and Street Cleansing)

Duration

6 – 18 months

Awarding Body

Campus

Springtown Campus, Derry (Delivered at candidate’s workplace)

Background

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s) are work-related, competence based qualifications. They reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and show that a candidate is competent in the area of work the NVQ framework represents.

The qualifications are achieved by assessing

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Management of

Micro-Hydro

Installation Course

Duration

4 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Background

Prior to the development of the National Grid, electrical power for many rural communities was provided from small-scale hydro-electric schemes. As concerns grow over the generation of electrical energy from fossil fuels due to the carbon emissions involved and the dependence on imported energy, the potential of micro-hydro is once again being explored. This course will provide the skills required to assess the potential of a site for the production of electricity from Micro-Hydro. The course is primarily concerned with systems capable of producing up to 100kW of electrical power from a run-of–river scheme. Technical, environmental, economic and legislative issues involved in developing a site will be considered as well as the practicalities of installation and the requirements for ongoing maintenance. Practical activities on-site will be complemented by external site visits to working systems.

Course Content

• Micro-Hydro Principles

• Micro-Hydro Turbines • Initial Site-Assessment • Flow Analysis and Site Yield • Electro-Mechanical Services

• Environmental Impacts and Permissions • Economic Assessment

• Operation and Maintenance

Entry Level Requirements

• Have a number of years experience

managing technical projects of a similar scale, complexity and timescale as a typical micro-hydro project.

• Hold a formal qualification at HND level or above in Engineering (Civil,

Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic) or Building Services

Contact Info for Further

Information

Kevin Murray Tel: 028 7127 6256 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Off-Grid Solar

Photovoltaic Installer

Course

Duration

2 days

Awarding Body

Campus

Background

While the majority of electrical energy from solar systems is generated by

grid-connected systems, there are applications where off-grid or stand-alone photovoltaic systems can be cost-effective means of electrical generation.

The potential of solar photovoltaic systems in such applications will be explored. This course is primarily intended for electricians who have already achieved a qualification in grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems and who wish to extend their knowledge into off-grid systems.

Practical activities on working systems will support learning of the system principles and typologies that are employed in integrating off-grid PV with other renewable and non-renewable sources of energy.

Course Content

• System Typologies • System Components • Health and Safety • System Design

• Hybrid and Island Systems • Grid Backup Systems • System Optimisation • Regulations and Standards

• Commissioning, Customer Care and Service Issues

• Practical Installation

Entry Level Requirements

• Hold a recognised qualification

covering the design and installation of grid-connected PV systems

• Hold a formal qualification at NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation and testing or an electrical engineering qualification with appropriate installation experience.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Kevin Murray Tel: 028 7127 6256

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31 Certificate of Technical

Competence (COTC) in

Waste Management

Duration

6-18 months

Awarding Body

Campus

Delivered at candidates own site

Background

In 1994 the UK government introduced requirements for the persons in charge of waste management facilities to be technically competent. The legislation stated that the method for demonstrating technical competence of managers of waste facilities was through certification by WAMITAB.

This is an NVQ based system, which leads to the award of a Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) relevant to the type of facility that is being managed. The range of facilities requiring certification include licensed landfill sites, waste treatment plants, civic amenity sites and waste transfer stations.

In Northern Ireland, Technically Competent Management is a requirement of the Waste Management Licensing regime created under Part II of The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 and The Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003. The Waste Management Regulations

(Northern Ireland) 2003 prescribes that a person is technically competent if they are the holder of a relevant COTC awarded by WAMITAB. The effect of this provision is that gaining the relevant WAMITAB certificate is the only long-term way to demonstrate technical competence in relation to any of the types of facility listed in these regulations.

Course Content

Varies dependent on qualification required.

Entry Level Requirements

Candidates must manage or supervise a relevant waste management facility.

Contact Info for Further

Information

Francine Moran Tel: 028 7127 6255 Email: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

VRQ Level 3 in

Principles and

Practices of

Sustainable Waste

Management

Duration

30 weeks

Awarding Body

Campus

Springtown Campus, Derry

Background

The prime audience for this Course is individuals working in the process industry (or allied industries), who may or may not be graduates, but who are seeking to

transfer into the waste management industry to work at supervisory or junior management level and need to gain a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable waste management.

Course Content

The course consists of 6 units, which compromise of the following; • Principles of sustainability • Waste Generation

• Policy and legislation affecting Waste Management

• Roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders

• Health and safety • Technical aspects of waste

management • Waste Collection • Recycling

• Landfill and incineration • Composting

• Anaerobic Digestion • MBT

• Pyrolysis and gasification • Emerging technologies

Entry Level Requirements

To be discussed with individual candidates

Contact Info for Further

Information

Francine Moran Tel: 028 7127 6255

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the candidate whilst carrying out their job role, using the national standard as a benchmark. These standards are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation, including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding that underpin competent performance.

Within the Waste Management Industry, NVQ’s are available at four levels of competence. Level 1 qualification’s, require candidates to be competent in a range of work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. These activities are normally routine and are carried out under close supervision, thus candidate has minimal responsibility. Level 2 qualifications again require competence in a range of activities, performed in a variety of contexts. However, some of the activities are complex or non-routine and there is a need for personal responsibility.

Level 1 NVQ Waste Management Operations is designed for Operatives in Waste Collection, Landfill, Clinical Waste and Treatment, including those at treatment plants, incineration plants, civic amenity sites and transfer stations. The level 2 NVQ is designed for those involved in waste reception, technical services, mechanical plant operation, waste collection (team leader) and treatment general operations.

Course Content

Entry Level Requirements

Contact Info for Further

Information

Francine Moran Tel: 028 7127 6255