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EARTHWORKS – PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, 18 MAY 2015

Earthworks form part of most development projects, for example development platforms and highways. Design and construction must be considered holistically if a successful earthworks scheme is to be delivered that cost-effectively delivers the required performance. This course will provide delegates with a good grounding in the theory and practice of earthworks. Starting with the typical forms of earthworks and design philosophy, the course will progress to cover key elements including the range and nature of specifications, defining appropriate acceptability criteria to achieve the required performance, monitoring and control in the field, and reporting and certification requirements. With easy access from the M1 or public transport, the course is running in Chesterfield on 18 May at a cost of just £220 plus VAT. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course then contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 11 MAY 2015

The ability to manage projects for commercial success is a key attribute of all successful engineers. Aimed primarily at young consultants, junior project managers, and graduates pursuing professional qualification with institutions such as the ICE and IStructE, the course will examine what project management is and why it is needed, before introducing delegates to the importance of understanding project financing, contract requirements, and commercial risk. Thereafter the course will be taught by following a mock project from Client inception and definition of the brief, through the estimation and bid process, to project set-up and delivery. Each stage will be covered using mini-lectures to convey core material before delegates apply that learning through practical exercises. The course will conclude with a look at change control, and the importance of post-project reviews and the sharing of lessons learned. The course is next running in Chesterfield on 11 May at a cost of just £220 plus VAT. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

RETAINING WALLS – PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, 27 APRIL 2015

Most developments require some degree of ground profile modification, and where space is at a premium the ground will be retained rather than sloped. The aim of this course is to develop the abilities of delegates to understand the principles and practice behind retaining structures. Starting from a review of how walls fail, it will examine the principles behind earth and water pressures, and look at the form of movements behind and around walls. The main focus though will be on the analysis and design of both gravity and embedded walls, with delegates having to practice their skills with the aid of worked solutions. The course will close with a brief review of the contrasting design code requirements of BS8002 and EC7. The course is next running in Chesterfield on 27 April at a cost of just £220 plus VAT. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

CDM 2015 COMES INTO FORCE

Though there is a 6 month grace period on existing projects, CDM 2015 takes effect this week for new projects. The revised Regulations see the demise of the CDM Coordinator whilst placing greater responsibility on Clients. Clients now need to appoint a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to fulfill their duties. Last minute bookings for our half day course on CDM 2015 in Chesterfield on 27 April can still be made, or we have courses running too in Birmingham on 6 May and Leeds on 15 June. Running from 8.30am to noon to minimise time out of the office, and costing just £125 plus VAT per delegate, the aim of each course is to provide clear information and guidance on the changes and the actions that will be required from Clients, Designers and Contractors to meet the revised Regulations. Drawing on the latest guidance it will cover typical questions such as:
  • What effect will the removal of the role of CDM Co-ordinator have?
  • Who will take on the new role of Principal Designer?
  • What are the changes in parameters requiring notification of a scheme to the HSE?
  • How do we manage the change in emphasis over competency?
  • What does it mean to the industry now that domestic works are included in the Regulations?
At the end of the course, attendees should be in a position to assess the actions they need to take in order to successfully adopt the changes in the Regulations. The course is targeted at industry professionals with an understanding of the CDM 2007 and requiring guidance on the changes. However, it would also form a useful introduction for graduates, architects and builders who may not have had any real experience of the Regulations to date. For those wishing a fuller introduction to the Regulations, our next one day course running on 7 September may be more suitable. Alternatively we have an introductory course on health safety and welfare regulations on 8 June. Both of these full day courses are running in Chesterfield, and each course costs £220 plus VAT per delegate. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

LAST CALL – SHALLOW FOUNDATION DESIGN TO EC7

We have a few places left on our Shallow Foundation Design to EC7 course on 23 March. This one-day course will begin with a refresher on the various forms of foundation and failure modes, before moving  to the main focus of the day – the use of EC7 in practice. Delegates will be guided through the code and guided examples will be used to provide delegates with the opportunity to apply their learning. The course costs just £220 + VAT. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

GEOTECHNICS, ICE, MANAGEMENT AND CDM 2015 COURSES FROM MARCH TO MAY….

We have a selection of geotechnical, ICE, management and CDM related courses coming up In March, April and May that are designed to provide practical guidance for delegates:
  • Shallow Foundation Design to EC7 on 23 March 2015
  • The ICE Professional Review – Overview & Preparation on 13 April 2015
  • CDM 2015 (half day) on 27 April 2015: NOTE NEW DATE
  • Retaining Walls – Principles and Practice on 13 May 2015: NOTE NEW DATE
  • CDM 2015 (half day) on 6 May 2015: NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE – NOW BEING HELD IN BIRMINGHAM DUE TO DEMAND
  • Essentials of Project Management on 11 May 2015
  • Earthworks – Principles and Practice on 18 May 2015
All these courses are running in Chesterfield unless stated and cost just £220 + VAT per delegate for full day courses or £125 for half day courses, plus VAT. Discounts are available for group bookings or delegates attending more than one course. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or replying to this email for more details. If you require any additional information before making a booking on any course please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. .

CDM 2015 – NEW HALF DAY COURSE VENUES

NEW VENUES…. NEW VENUES…. The Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations will change in April. This new half day course will describe how CDM 2007 will translate into CDM 2015 and how it will affect you. The aim of the course is to provide clear information and guidance as to the changes and the actions that will be required from Clients, Designers and Contractors to meet the revised Regulations. Current dates for the course are 20 April, 6 May and 15 June 2015. Previously all were to run in Chesterfield but due to demand the courses in May and June now being held in Birmingham and Leeds respectively.  Each course costs just £125 + VAT per delegate. Places are strictly limited so early booking is advisable. For those wishing a fuller introduction to the Regulations, our next one day course running on 7 September may be more suitable. Alternatively we have an introductory course on health safety and welfare regulations on 8 June. Both course venues are in Chesterfield, and each course costs £220 plus VAT per delegate. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

GEOTECHNICS, ICE REVIEW AND CDM COURSES IN MARCH AND APRIL….

We have several public courses coming up in March and April that we hope will be of interest: Shallow Foundation Design to EC7 on 23 March 2015 The ICE Professional Review – Overview and Preparation on 13 April 2015 CDM 2015 (half day) on 20 April 2015 Retaining Walls – Principles and Practice on 27 April 2015 All courses will be held in Chesterfield, with full and half day courses costing £220 and £125 plus VAT per delegate respectively. If you require any additional information before making a booking on any course please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

CDM 2015 – NEW HALF DAY COURSES

The Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations will change in April. This new half day course will describe how CDM 2007 will translate into CDM 2015 and how it will affect you. The aim of the course is to provide clear information and guidance as to the changes and the actions that will be required from Clients, Designers and Contractors to meet the revised Regulations. Drawing on the latest guidance including the Health & Safety Executive, CITB/CONIAC, and APS, the course will cover typical questions such as:
  • What effect will the removal of the role of CDM Co-ordinator have?
  • Who will take on the new role of Principal Designer?
  • What are the changes in parameters requiring notification of a scheme to the HSE?
  • How do we manage the change in emphasis over competency?
  • What does it mean to the industry now that domestic works are included in the Regulations?
At the end of the course, attendees should be in a position to assess the actions they need to take in order to successfully adopt the changes in the Regulations. The course is targeted at industry professionals with an understanding of the current CDM  Regulations 2007 and requiring guidance on the changes. However, it would also form a useful introduction for graduates, architects and builders who may not have had any real experience of the Regulations to date. Current dates for the course are 20 April, 6 May and 15 June 2015. All are being held in Chesterfield with easy access to trains and the M1, and will run from 8.30am to noon. The course costs just £125 + VAT per delegate. Places are strictly limited so early booking is advisable. For those wishing a fuller introduction to the Regulations, our next one day course running on 7 September may be more suitable. Alternatively we have an introductory course on health safety and welfare regulations on 8 June. Both course venues are in Chesterfield, and each course costs £220 plus VAT per delegate. If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.

LAST CHANCE FOR FEBRUARY COURSE ON GEOTECHNICS….

We have a few places left on our Mentoring for Engineering Geologists on Geotechnical Engineering course on 26 February. This ever-popular course provides engineering geologists and those that do not specialise in geotechnics with an introduction to the design of foundations, retaining walls and slopes based on a core understanding of how soils behave in principle; the course delivers the equivalent of 1.5 days training in a single ‘long day’ format to make it both cost and time effective, and costs just £295 + VAT If you require any additional information before making a booking on this or any other course, please contact us at enquiries@surepathtraining.co.uk. Note too that all courses can be run bespoke for your company if there are sufficient numbers – just contact us by phone (01246 807808) or using the enquiries email address above for more details.