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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
...The course is a mix of theory and practical elements. It enables installers to carry out feasibility studies, and to professionally advise the client on fuel... Learn about: Biomass energy generation, Appliance decommissioning, Fuel types and storage options...
...The course is a mix of theory and practical elements. It enables installers to carry out feasibility studies, and to professionally advise the client on fuel... Learn about: Biomass energy generation, 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
...to plan for adapting to environmental change. The MSc programme provides the opportunity to develop confidence, aptitude and critical thinking... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science...
...to plan for adapting to environmental change. The MSc programme provides the opportunity to develop confidence, aptitude and critical thinking... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science...
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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
...Student who are intending to embark on a career of Architecture and have either completed their Part 1 in Architecture or have an exemption. After requesting... Learn about: Environment design, Built Environment, Renewable energy engineering...
...Student who are intending to embark on a career of Architecture and have either completed their Part 1 in Architecture or have an exemption. After requesting... Learn about: Environment design, Built Environment, Renewable energy engineering...
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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: Straw bale building, Sustainable Design, Thermal mass...
...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: Straw bale building, Sustainable Design, Thermal mass...
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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
...economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change. This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study... Learn about: Climate Change, Natural building material, Environmental Science...
...economic and practical aspects of living with environmental change. This Master’s degree tackles these themes through a combination of academic study... Learn about: Climate Change, Natural building material, Environmental Science...
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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
...looks at the breadth of technologies available to harness energy from wind, water, solar and biomass, as well as the use of heat pumps. The course delivers... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Governmental Policy, Carbon emissions...
...looks at the breadth of technologies available to harness energy from wind, water, solar and biomass, as well as the use of heat pumps. The course delivers... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Governmental Policy, Carbon emissions...
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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
...issues and compromises associated with each. U values will also be discussed as an introduction to understanding heat loss of a building. The course... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Healthy buildings, Renewable Energy...
...issues and compromises associated with each. U values will also be discussed as an introduction to understanding heat loss of a building. The course... Learn about: Environmental Impact, Healthy buildings, Renewable Energy...
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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: Design techniques, Photovoltaic solar power installations, Off-grid systems...
...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: Design techniques, Photovoltaic solar power installations, Off-grid systems...
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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
...You will be contacted by the Graduate School Marketing Officer (who is also a graduate of the CAT) who can answer your questions. - Sustainability... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Energy Saving, Environmental Impact...
...You will be contacted by the Graduate School Marketing Officer (who is also a graduate of the CAT) who can answer your questions. - Sustainability... Learn about: Renewable Energy, Energy Saving, Environmental Impact...
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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
...careers with confidence and competence. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers – people... Learn about: Sustainable farming, Natural resource restoration, Land Use...
...careers with confidence and competence. The programme draws on our expert staff and a wide selection of academics and specialist guest lecturers – people... Learn about: Sustainable farming, Natural resource restoration, Land Use...
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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
...timber-frame building methods through a series of practical and theoretical sessions. This course is ideal for anyone planning their own timber frame structure... Learn about: Solar pv, Using tools, Solar Energy...
- Short course
- Blended in Machynlleth
- Advanced
- Different dates available
- 6 Days
...artificial lighting • Movement of moisture in building fabric • Relative humidity, internal moisture control and moisture buffering • Computer simulation... Learn about: Critical evaluation, Solar Gains, Passive solar design...
- Short course
- Machynlleth
- Intermediate
- Different dates available
- 1 Day
...You’ll learn how PV works, electricity, how to combine modules, inverters, cable sizes, calculate load demands, issues and considerations of on-grid systems... Learn about: Off grid, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy...
- Master
- Blended in Machynlleth
- 18 Months
...It is among the first such programmes in the UK to put adaptation transformation at the heart of the teaching. Future environmental change and the effectiveness... Learn about: Land Use, Built Environment, Environmental Impact...
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