Mid Career College

A983 Overview of Current Fire Legislation and Guidance

This course examines and interprets the current Fire Legislation in the UK and explores its impact on employers and those in charge of premises. The implication of building regulations on fire precautions is examined. There is also discussion of the fundamental pre-requisites for a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.

B242 Mechanical Services Explained (3 days) - Manchester

Many people find themselves needing to deal with Mechanical Building Services but have not been equipped with basic information about engineering services in their professional training. The course provides that background & an understanding of the different systems widely used to service buildings. Also it gives delegates a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, operation & maintenance of Building Services.

A984 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations & Portable Equipment

Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations & Portable Equipment. Tests critical to the safety of any electrical installation required by 17th Ed (BS 7671) & inspection of portable equipment to meet the Electricity at Work Regulations.

A966 Energy Efficient Heating - Upgrading & Operating Heating Systems in Buildings

This course will cover one of the key systems which must be understood if energy savings are to be achieved in the UK context. It will cover information such as an introduction to boilers and how they work and how to make energy savings from boilers and heating systems.

A972 Energy Efficient Façade Design

The building envelope is one the key elements in designing energy efficient buildings as it constitutes the filter between the internal and external environment. The understanding of the façade impact on the energy use, carbon emissions and occupants comfort is fundamental to deliver performance-driven design and sustainable buildings.

A985 Mechanical Services Explained (3 days) - London

Many people find themselves needing to deal with Mechanical Building Services but have not been equipped with basic information about engineering services in their professional training. The course provides that background & an understanding of the different systems widely used to service buildings. Also it gives delegates a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, operation & maintenance of Building Services.

A986 Electricity at Work Regulations Explained

Compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations is mandatory in the UK. This course explains the requirements of the Regulations & suggests ways to ensure compliance.

A987 Smart Metering

The UK Government is promoting the image of every home having a smart meter by 2020. Industry and commerce must be far ahead of that deadline so that it can effectively understand and control, costs and environmental emissions. It's no longer just pounds and kilowatt hours but also carbon footprints. Smart meters provide that solution.

B246 Low and Zero Carbon Energy Technologies: Undertaking feasibility studies and understanding design considerations - Birmingham

This course provides an introduction to low and zero carbon technologies covering the technical issues, design and maintenance implications, and the capital and running costs that need to be considered when assessing the applicability of incorporating systems into new and existing buildings.

A988 Fire Safety in Purpose Built Blocks of Flats

This comprehensive one day fire safety training course, to accompany the recently published Fire Safety in Blocks of Flats Guide, covers fire risk assessment, fire safety design principles, relevant legislation, Fire Safety Orders, fire protection measures, alarm systems and on-going management control within the challenging environment of ensuring fire safety within large residential blocks. This course is ideal for all those involved in the management, assessment and enforcement of fire safety in purpose built blocks of flats, and gives delegates and opportunity to receive training and guidance direct from the author of this guide.

A989 Earthing and Bonding Systems

Vital for the safety and correct function of all information technology equipment - a practical explanation of earthing and bonding systems illustrated with examples.

A990 Building Drainage Explained

A general introduction to below ground building drainage systems, covering the key features of typical drainage systems, explaining practical applications, and including some drain sizing examples.

A991 Introduction to Facilities Management

An excellent course for those involved with Facilities Management and the operation and maintenance of buildings and services.

A992 Fire Resisting and Smoke Control Doorsets

This training course looks at the essential aspects of fire resisting doorsets, starting with the regulatory background proceeding through the various stages to installation, maintenance and ongoing audit. The discussion of door technology will include examination of sample elements.

A993 Practical Controls for HVAC Systems

Concentrating on achieving the deliverable rather than explaining control theory. How do we control different systems? What are we trying to achieve? What equipment is used & how does it work? Suitable for all engineers involved in design and maintenance of HVAC systems. This course is designed for all engineers involved in the design & maintenance of HVAC systems.

B248 Building Regulations Section 6 (Energy) - Inverness

Section 6 (Energy) is a part of the Building Regulations most professionals who work in building services need to understand. The aim of Section 6 (Energy) of the Building Regulations is to ensure that effective measures for the conservation of fuel and power are incorporated in buildings. This is a part of the Building Regulations everyone involved in building services needs to be aware of. It is particularly relevant to designers of new buildings who need to consider building performance in a holistic manner.

A994 Introduction to Legionella Control

This wide-ranging course reminds attendees of  the reasons for the need to revise  HS(G)70 to produce the current HSE L8 2000 document : The Control of legionella bacteria in water systems.

A995 Preparing FM and Maintenance Contracts

This course provides practical guidance in the preparation of typical FM and Maintenance contract documents and methods of selecting suitable contractors. It also provides clear guidance in the preparation of a bespoke contract and examines the terms and conditions, which need to be considered to ensure that work, meet client expectations.

A942 Low Carbon Buildings for Local Authorities

This course has been designed to give an overview of the areas where local authorities have the potential to make positive interventions to reduce CO2 emissions from energy use in buildings. It will be relevant to officers and members involved in planning, development control, procurement, property services, sustainability and energy management.

A996 The Carbon Reduction Commitment

The carbon reduction commitment (CRC) currently known as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is set to have a wide reaching impact on all stakeholders involved in the energy and environmental market, from end users to consultants and other service provides.

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is a mandatory emissions trading scheme that will deliver energy and carbon reductions in large, not energy intensive organisations. Organisations with total electricity consumption through Half Hourly Meters greater than 6,000MWh in 2008 will be affected.

The course aims to provide a detailed overview to the legislative requirement in addition to covering the practicalities of reporting, giving examples of how wider issues will affect end users and the way service providers operate.

This course includes the detailed practicalities of carbon footprinting and extending this to create a wider strategy.

A997 Air Conditioning 4: Automatic Controls & Refrigeration

Since air conditioning systems operate at partial load for most of their lives it is essential to provide a proper system of automatic control. The treatment of automatic controls in this part of the course is virtually non-theoretical. This is because the theory of the subject is complicated. Nevertheless, a reasonable understanding of the subject can be obtained provided that the fundamental principles are outlined and the proper application to air conditioning systems explained.

B247 Energy Monitoring and Targeting - Newcastle

This course looks at the basic principles of identifying information sources and using that data to expand the organisation's understanding of what is happening related to the consumption of utilities and the output of the organisation.

B249 Electrical Services Explained (3 days) - Manchester

This three day course will give you grounding in electrical services and equipment and a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Delegates will develop their own engineering judgments and confidence when dealing with electrical issues.

B250 Mechanical Services Explained (3 days) - Birmingham

Many people find themselves needing to deal with Mechanical Building Services but have not been equipped with basic information about engineering services in their professional training. The course provides that background & an understanding of the different systems widely used to service buildings. Also it gives delegates a better appreciation of many of the issues associated with design, operation & maintenance of Building Services.

A998 Lighting & Energy Efficiency

To help in the reduction of carbon emissions electriclighting needs to be provided energy efficiently byusing the right light in the right place at the right timeprovided by the right lighting system. This meanshaving the right lighting criteria, the right lightingscheme for the place, installed and operated by theright lighting system. The objective of this course is tocover the important considerations and requirementsfor energy efficient lighting solutions in buildings.

● Regulations, codes and specifications

● Technologies and systems

● Design tools and applications

● Design process and lighting practice

Presented by: Lou Bedocs, Lighting ApplicationsDirector/Advisor, Thorn Lighting16th November 2010, London