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Thank you for organizing everything. I felt welcome since the first time I arrived, whole experience has been brilliant. I enjoyed everything; from the practical studies to the student project debates.
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Overall, the teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though I’m an academic and wasn’t completely committed to this course, a great deal of what you taught was absorbed.
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- Course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Advanced
- Different dates available
- 5 Days
...and to professionally advise the client on fuel type, storage options & system design. With a mixture of classroom based theory and practical sessions... Learn about: Installation of biomass appliances, Feasibility study, Appliance decommissioning...
...and to professionally advise the client on fuel type, storage options & system design. With a mixture of classroom based theory and practical sessions... Learn about: Installation of biomass appliances, Feasibility study, Appliance decommissioning...
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Thank you for organizing everything. I felt welcome since the first time I arrived, whole experience has been brilliant. I enjoyed everything; from the practical studies to the student project debates.
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Overall, the teaching staff was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though I’m an academic and wasn’t completely committed to this course, a great deal of what you taught was absorbed.
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I think no other course in UK can offer similar range of theoretical and practical learning in such important issues.
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I think I love the people I’ve met on this course. Staff and tutor from CAT are great too, they have an optimistic and honest attitude to teaching the subject.
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- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...work with others with confidence and clarity. You will be contacted by the Graduate School Marketing Officer who can answer your questions. Core ModulesSustainability... Learn about: Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact...
...work with others with confidence and clarity. You will be contacted by the Graduate School Marketing Officer who can answer your questions. Core ModulesSustainability... Learn about: Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact...
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I think no other course in UK can offer similar range of theoretical and practical learning in such important issues.
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I think I love the people I’ve met on this course. Staff and tutor from CAT are great too, they have an optimistic and honest attitude to teaching the subject.
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I have enjoyed my time at CAT from the beginning to end. The course was very valuable in helping me to develop a new career as a freelancer as a sustainable business advisor.
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- Master
- Machynlleth
- Different dates available
- 18 Months
...Entry requirements Exemption from RIBA part 1 Presentation of a portfolio of work Applicants who have been educated overseas but lack RIBA part 1 exemption... Learn about: Building performance, Renewable energy engineering, Architecture Design...
...Entry requirements Exemption from RIBA part 1 Presentation of a portfolio of work Applicants who have been educated overseas but lack RIBA part 1 exemption... Learn about: Building performance, Renewable energy engineering, Architecture Design...
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I have enjoyed my time at CAT from the beginning to end. The course was very valuable in helping me to develop a new career as a freelancer as a sustainable business advisor.
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I honestly would like to thank all the staff at CAT for the valuable experience taking this course. My understanding of all things environmental has opened doors for me. Overall, the programme is outstanding.
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- Course
- Machynlleth
- Beginner
- Different dates available
- 5 Days
...You don't need a background in building, and with a few people you can see your structure rise before your eyes. This fun, highly practical and informative... Learn about: Straw bale building, Thermal mass, Sustainable Building Materials...
...You don't need a background in building, and with a few people you can see your structure rise before your eyes. This fun, highly practical and informative... Learn about: Straw bale building, Thermal mass, Sustainable Building Materials...
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I honestly would like to thank all the staff at CAT for the valuable experience taking this course. My understanding of all things environmental has opened doors for me. Overall, the programme is outstanding.
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It has been a life changing experience! I would do the course all over again if I could! Thank you for everything. You must be very proud of all you have achieved.
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- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...to environmental thinking and action. The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental... Learn about: Natural building material, Environmental Impact, Climate Change...
...to environmental thinking and action. The MSc course uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental... Learn about: Natural building material, Environmental Impact, Climate Change...
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It has been a life changing experience! I would do the course all over again if I could! Thank you for everything. You must be very proud of all you have achieved.
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Great course. CAT is such a demanding, stimulating and rewarding place. I have learnt new skills, made good friends and gained much confidence about materials I had no idea about despite my years of experience. A big thank you for you.
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- Course
- Machynlleth
- Advanced
- Different dates available
- 1 Week
...your own renewable energy system or assessing a site for its potential? Interested in learning more about the technologies involved? Renewable Energy Systems... Learn about: Carbon emissions, Energy use reduction, Renewable Energy Sources...
...your own renewable energy system or assessing a site for its potential? Interested in learning more about the technologies involved? Renewable Energy Systems... Learn about: Carbon emissions, Energy use reduction, Renewable Energy Sources...
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Great course. CAT is such a demanding, stimulating and rewarding place. I have learnt new skills, made good friends and gained much confidence about materials I had no idea about despite my years of experience. A big thank you for you.
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I’m enjoying every minute of my study. Content is superb as are info and links connected with them.
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- Short course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Beginner
- Different dates available
- 4 Days
...Course Outline: This course will look at areas most commonly addressed in refurbishing a property, such as insulation and water conservation... Learn about: Hazardous building materials, Environmental Impact, Healthy buildings...
...Course Outline: This course will look at areas most commonly addressed in refurbishing a property, such as insulation and water conservation... Learn about: Hazardous building materials, Environmental Impact, Healthy buildings...
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I’m enjoying every minute of my study. Content is superb as are info and links connected with them.
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I must say I utterly have enjoyed doing the MSc. veryone involved with making the course happen have done a great job. I would recommend it.
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- Short course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Intermediate
- Different dates available
- 1 Day
...course the day before, as a foundation of understanding of PV is required to fully benefit. We strongly recommend that you take the introduction course the day before... Learn about: Photovoltaic solar power installations, Solar Panel, Design techniques...
...course the day before, as a foundation of understanding of PV is required to fully benefit. We strongly recommend that you take the introduction course the day before... Learn about: Photovoltaic solar power installations, Solar Panel, Design techniques...
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I must say I utterly have enjoyed doing the MSc. veryone involved with making the course happen have done a great job. I would recommend it.
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My whole career consists on being an energy research analyst, much of which has focused on macro issues. Getting into the technical aspects, the nuts and bolts, has been amazing.
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- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...environmental assessment and renewable energy, cities and communities, energy provision, energy in buildings, and politics and economics. We give our MSc students the knowledge... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Energy use, Renewable Energy...
...environmental assessment and renewable energy, cities and communities, energy provision, energy in buildings, and politics and economics. We give our MSc students the knowledge... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Energy use, Renewable Energy...
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My whole career consists on being an energy research analyst, much of which has focused on macro issues. Getting into the technical aspects, the nuts and bolts, has been amazing.
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I feel grateful with everyone involved in my learning process. CAT is an amazing place to learn and undertaking this master has been very important to me. Overall, it has been a unique, engaging and effective experience.
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- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to the pervasive effects that economic structures... Learn about: Sustainable Building Materials, Natural resource restoration, Environmental Awareness...
...A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to the pervasive effects that economic structures... Learn about: Sustainable Building Materials, Natural resource restoration, Environmental Awareness...
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I feel grateful with everyone involved in my learning process. CAT is an amazing place to learn and undertaking this master has been very important to me. Overall, it has been a unique, engaging and effective experience.
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- Short course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Beginner
- Different dates available
- 5 Days
...will include frame raising, floor joists and flooring, rafters and roofing, Solar PV installation, partition walls and insulation, straw bale walls... Learn about: Solar Energy, Using tools, Energy use...
- Short course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Advanced
- Different dates available
- 6 Days
...clear understanding of the principles of energy transfers and ventilation, condensation, moisture movements in buildings and passive building services... Learn about: Ventilation and cooling, Energy Saving, Critical evaluation...
- Short course
- Machynlleth
- Intermediate
- Different dates available
- 1 Day
...the difference between on grid and off grid systems, design, and on-grid systems in detail including feed in tariffs and planning capacity. You’ll learn how PV works... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy Sources...
- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...across a range of organisations and government. This includes skills for incorporating risk assessment into decision making and dealing with uncertainty... Learn about: Climate Change, Environmental Science, Land Use...
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