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PROGRAMME OF COURSES

COURSES NORMALLY RUN BETWEEN 10.00 - 16.00 HOURS AND COST £60.00 PER DAY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. Please note that the details below are correct at the time of publishing however changes may be made due to unforeseen circumstances and students will be informed at the earliest opprotunity. In signing up for our courses you will be required to complete some paperwork before each course so that we can fulfil the requirements of our funders and auditors. For a recent course programme click here

 

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2008 PROGRAMME

 

 

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SEMINAR

This FREE workshop includes:

  • Summary of latest national, regional & local policies on sustainable construction
  • Information on sustainable construction methods and materials including renewable energy technology
  • Practical information on how to address sustainable construction targets in planning applications
  • Details of the grants, support & training available

 

Chaired by Paul Bright, Director, Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust

Venue: The Shire House, Bodmin

Date: 22nd May  from 9am to 1pm

Click Here for more information

 

 

 

BREEAM CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES ASSESSOR TRAINING. A THREE DAY COURSE Your only opportunity to access this course in the county.

In April 2007 the Code for Sustainable Homes replaced Ecohomes for the assessment of new housing in England.

The Code is an environmental assessment method based upon BRE's Ecohomes and contains mandatory performance levels in 6 key areas.

VENUE Old Richard Lander School, Truro

Costs: £1500.00 to include exam.

15th & 16th April and 16th May 2008 BOOKING REF (151604CHT) Click Here for Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor information

This course is now fully booked.

 

 

MICROGEN SEMINAR. A ONE DAY SEMINAR. A chance to learn about the various forms of domestic scale renewable technology ( solar, wind, heat pumps, biomass, CHP ).

You will look at how they work, what they can do, suitable applications and potential issues.

Ideal for the homeowner or self-builder interested in sustainability or any one who wants to become an installer.

You will learn about our Microgen Project and how you could benefit from it.

VENUE Old Richard Lander School, Truro

Costs £10.00 booking fee.

Date 20th February 2008 BOOKING REF ( 2002MS ) Click Here for more information

 

 

 

A STRAW BALE BUILD WORKSHOP. A TWO DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP A golden opportunity to be involved in constructing a straw bale building. The two day workshop covers the techniques and practice of building a circular building using straw bales as supporting walls.

Please contact us for more information.

VENUE Woodland Valley Farm, LADOCK, Nr TRURO Click Here to Link www.woodlandvalley.co.uk

Cost: £100.00

 

Date: TBA   Click here for more information

 

 

 

A HEMPLIME DEMONSTRATION A two hour demonstration on using Tradical® Hemcrete®

Your first opportunity to observe Tradical® Hemcrete® being installed on a Cornish building project.

Tradical® Hemcrete® is a unique, highly sustainable construction product for the creation of insulating walls, floors and roofs.

Venue: Rosevine, Portscatho, Truro

Date: 13th February 2008

For more detailed information Click Here for Hemplime

 

 

COB COURSES

 

Jackie Abey and Jill Smallcombe run courses at Burrow Farm, Drewsteignton, over looking the beautiful Teign Valley in the Dartmoor National Park. The workshops cover both practical and creative skills.

 Date:  Friday 6th June 2008 – 1 day workshop

Price including a delicious home cooked lunch - £95

Venue: Burrow Farm, Drewsteignton, Devon

Please see www.abeysmallcombe.com 

for further details and booking information.  

 

Combined Cob and Ceramics   This week long course is part of the Dartmoor Arts Project

Date: Saturday 26th July – Saturday 2nd August

Please see    www.dartmoorarts.com

 or for further details Click Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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