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| Installer training
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| HETAS Solid Biomass Installer Training Course
The course provides background information to enable the engineer to carry out feasibility studies, professionally advise the client, consider fuel type and storage options as well as design systems and installations to suit the varying site circumstances.
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| HETAS Training courses dates
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| bpec Woody Biomass Heating course
A course whose objective is to enable candidates to select the most appropriate woody biomass system for a building based on consultation with the client about their needs and demands, to install the common types of woody biomass heating systems in the UK in a safe and workmanlike manner, and to maintain and service the common types of woody biomass heating systems. | |
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| REIA Biomass Course
The Renewable Energy Installer Academy (REIA) was a pilot project funded under the INTERREG programme as a joint initiative between Action Renewables in Northern Ireland and Sustainable Energy Ireland in the Republic of Ireland. The project was developed in response to the recognition that a lack of trained installers and specifiers was one of the critical barriers to the development of a sustainable renewable energy market. Biomass system installer training in Northern Ireland. For practicing plumbers with basic expertise wishing to move into biomass. | |
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| Wood fuel for domestic heating, Installers courses etc.
Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth Continuing programme of short courses. See here for course details and booking information.
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| Woodfuel Courses
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| 24th September 2012 Bristol
FOREST programme – biomass partnerships training day
The free, one–day event provides several in-depth presentations on the tools and guides developed by the FOREST programme, including the FOREST website, online training tool and community/partner/supplier search, and input from eminent individuals within the woodfuel supply chain. There will be networking and an afternoon visit to a local pellet boiler installation.
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| Ignite Woodfuel courses
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| Ignite Wood Fuel Training
Ignite is the UK's only programme of accredited woodfuel supply chain training. Developed by Rural Development Initiatives Ltd., a not for profit company, since 2004 Ignite courses have been attended by over 850 trainees across the UK. Courses are delivered by RDI in conjunction with a variety of organisations and are designed specifically for those involved in the woodfuel supply chain including contractors, managers, owners and advisors. Courses include a mix of presentations, exercises and field trips to ensure trainees take away practical information they can use in their day to day work. All trainees receive a workbook, resources CD and free unlimited post course mentoring (e-mail/telephone).
Click on the link above for current course dates and venues If there isn't a course listed to suit you please contact us on ignite@ruraldevelopment.org.uk. Bespoke and in-house courses can be arranged and delivered anywhere in the UK.
See www.ruraldevelopment.org.uk/events for more information or the events page for course dates. | |
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| Ignite woodfuel course dates 2013:
- Ignite: Woodfuel Production and Supply Norfolk 5 - 7 February 2013
- Ignite: Managing Woods for Woodfuel Lancashire 12 February 2013
- Firewood Production and Supply Hertfordshire 26 February 2013
- Ignite: Woodfuel Production and Supply East Lothian 26 - 28 February 2013 (TBC)
- Woodfuel Quality Standards Bedfordshire 7 March 2013
- Ignite: Woodfuel Production and Supply Powys 26 - 28 March 2013
- Managing Woods for Woodfuel Essex 28 March 2013
- Ignite: Woodfuel Quality Standards Cumbria 18 April 2013 (TBC)
- Ignite: Woodfuel Production and Supply Cumbria 23-25 April 2013 (TBC)
- Managing Woods for Woodfuel Powys 2 May 2013
- Ignite: Woodfuel Production and Supply Cumbria 18-20 June 2013 (TBC)
To book on any of these courses please contact Erica Spencer at Rural Development Initiatives: Tel: 0845 226 2890, e-mail: Erica.spencer@ruraldevelopment.org.uk
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| Other courses
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| South West Woodfuel Events
A series of one-day events will provide attendees with a mix of practical boiler/fuel demonstrations and an opportunity to listen to speakers with direct experience of working in the biomass industry. They are aimed at any individual either already working within the woodfuel supply chain or planning to do so. Follow the link above for current event information.
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| Wood Energy Supply Systems Training (WESST)
The WESST pilot project aims to develop and transfer innovative, relevant, e-learning to improve the skills and competence of people, particularly rural communities, at a disadvantage in the European labour market. The project will equip potential wood fuel suppliers with the skills necessary for them to move confidently into the developing renewable energy market. | |
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| Woodland Management for Biomass
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| Bulworthy Project Charcoal 24 hour courses
We offer a one day course in charcoal production. Learn everything you need to know to make charcoal. There is the option to stay overnight and experience a day and a night as a charcoal maker.
Current course dates:
- 18-19th August 2012
- 8-9th September 2012
- 22nd-23rd September 2012
- 6th October 2012 (One day course only)
- 20th October 2012 (One day course only)
For more information contact the project or phone 0759 456 9441
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| Continuing Professional Development Courses
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| Energy from Biomass Combustion
Monday 7th to Friday 11th January 2013 University of Leeds
www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/short-courses/environmental/energy-from-biomass-combustion/index.shtml
The course will provide a comprehensive overview of energy from biomass combustion and will give delegates a sound understanding of the fundamentals and practicalities of the following:
- Basics of solid biomass combustion
- Dedicated Biomass Installations
- Solid biomass for electricity generation
- Biogas and landfill gas for process heat and power generation
- Sustainability and Safety for Biomass
- Storage of Biomass
- Liquid biofuels for transportation petrol and diesel engines
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| Other courses and training
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| Energy Research Training Course
Four year PhD studentships at Sheffield University as part of their E-Futures Doctoral Training Course (DTC) Energy Research.
Industrial student research placements are sought within industry so if you are a company who might be able to offer an energy research project then please contact Dr Neil Lowrie. | |
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