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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
...up to 45kW but the can be appropriate for the installation of appliances up to 100kW, including log, pellet and chip appliances. Course Outline... Learn about: Calculating the heat load and system performance, Appliance decommissioning, Fuel types and storage options...
...up to 45kW but the can be appropriate for the installation of appliances up to 100kW, including log, pellet and chip appliances. Course Outline... Learn about: Calculating the heat load and system performance, Appliance decommissioning, Fuel types and storage options...
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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
...which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic... Learn about: Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Policy and economics...
...which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the UK, this is the first MSc course to properly integrate and the social, political, economic... Learn about: Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Policy and economics...
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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
...Graduates of this course will understand built environment design in the context of adaptation to sustainability issues. Monthly intensive residential... Learn about: Renewable energy engineering, Building performance, Architecture Design...
...Graduates of this course will understand built environment design in the context of adaptation to sustainability issues. Monthly intensive residential... Learn about: Renewable energy engineering, Building performance, 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
...but the insulative qualities of straw bale walls can match those of artificial insulation. Course Outline: Building a home from straw bales is a rewarding... Learn about: Thermal mass, Natural building material, Sustainable Design...
...but the insulative qualities of straw bale walls can match those of artificial insulation. Course Outline: Building a home from straw bales is a rewarding... Learn about: Thermal mass, Natural building material, Sustainable Design...
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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: Built Environment, 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: Built Environment, 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
...Get an understanding of the wider environmental and social benefits (and limitations) of the available energy options. Learn about the best energy reduction choices... Learn about: Energy use reduction, Energy reduction, Policy and economics...
...Get an understanding of the wider environmental and social benefits (and limitations) of the available energy options. Learn about the best energy reduction choices... Learn about: Energy use reduction, Energy reduction, Policy and economics...
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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
...Find out how to make critical improvements to your home and make it more comfortable, cheaper to run and better for the environment. Through a practical... Learn about: Healthy buildings, Water re-use and conservation, Energy Efficiency...
...Find out how to make critical improvements to your home and make it more comfortable, cheaper to run and better for the environment. Through a practical... Learn about: Healthy buildings, Water re-use and conservation, Energy Efficiency...
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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 understanding of PV is required to fully benefit. This course is designed to be taken after the Introduction to Solar... Learn about: Off-grid systems, Solar Panel, Module efficiency...
...course the day before as a foundation understanding of PV is required to fully benefit. This course is designed to be taken after the Introduction to Solar... Learn about: Off-grid systems, Solar Panel, Module efficiency...
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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
...discussion and hands-on practical work. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the... Learn about: Energy Management, Energy provision, Renewable Energy Sources...
...discussion and hands-on practical work. Taught at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), which pioneered sustainability practice and theory in the... Learn about: Energy Management, Energy provision, Renewable Energy Sources...
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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
...content September – Sustainability and Adaptation: Concepts and Planning, Part 1 (core): 11/09/17 - 16/09/17. Topics covered: environmental change and adaption... Learn about: Sustainable farming, Sustainable Building Materials, Wastewater Treatment...
...content September – Sustainability and Adaptation: Concepts and Planning, Part 1 (core): 11/09/17 - 16/09/17. Topics covered: environmental change and adaption... Learn about: Sustainable farming, Sustainable Building Materials, Wastewater Treatment...
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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
...combination of the Walter Segal method and attractive mortice and tenon joints as part of an exposed beam design. You’ll learn a range of timber frame building techniques... Learn about: Using tools, Energy use, Solar Energy...
- 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: Critical evaluation, Energy transfers and ventilation, Ventilation and cooling...
- Short course
- Machynlleth
- Intermediate
- Different dates available
- 1 Day
...to work in tandem with the Solar P.V. Off-grid Systems (the day after) or be a stand alone course... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Solar pv, Feed in tariffs...
- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...private and third sector organisations. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical and research experience. MSc students develop into rounded... Learn about: Environmental Science, Built Environment, Land Use...
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