List of Short Courses

DESIGNING PATHS AND ACCESS FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE

Clandeboye, Friday 10 February 2012

Many public paths are almost unusable due to poor design and construction.  Theoretical aspects of route planning, drainage, surfacing and edging will be considered along with site visits and a practical design exercise.

Full cost £50; Unemployed, student or pensioner rate £30; CVNI volunteers free.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CERTIFICATE

Clandeboye, Tuesday 14 February 2012

This event will look at a wide range of current environmental problems including atmospheric pollution, resource usage, waste management, energy saving systems and environmental audits.  A certificate is available through Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, for those who pass a half-hour multiple choice test, which will be held at the end of the course and is optional.

Full cost £50; Unemployed, student or pensioner rate £30; CVNI volunteers free.

STRIMMER USE & MAINTENANCE

Clandeboye, Friday 24 February 2012

This course will cover familiarisation with a petrol strimmer, maintenance, safety, techniques for using strimmers and how to solve the common problems which may occur.

Full cost £50; Unemployed, student or pensioner rate £30; CVNI volunteers free

LOOKING AT PONDS

Clandeboye Tuesday 6 March 2012

The theory of pond and wetland biodiversity, management and establishment will be covered.  A range of recently created ponds will be visited and there will also be a session looking at aquatic invertebrates.

Full cost £50; Unemployed, student or pensioner rate £30; CVNI volunteers free.

MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATE

Clandeboye, Wednesday 21 March 2012

Back injuries and other damage to muscles and tendons can easily result from the improper handling of even quite small objects.  Manual handling covers the correct way to handle any object being lifted or carried, and especially the heavier and difficult items. A certificate is available through Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, for those who pass a half-hour multiple choice test, which will be held at the end of the course and is optional.

Full cost £50; Unemployed, student or pensioner rate £30; CVNI volunteers free.