Initial places for this course are now fully booked.  Ticket booking has been turned off while we process the booking requests, but may reopen shortly.

If you are interested in attending this event please email ailsa@claspinfo.org to request to go on a reserve list.

Or book onto the same event at one of the other 4 dates/venues, via:www.claspinfo.org/events

Places are available (fully funded by the Environment Agency) for a 1-day Foundation Training course on Sustainable Drainage Systems.

This course is hosted by CLASP, the local authority sustainability network, and training will be delivered by CIRA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association.

SuDS Training

Recent legislation in England and Wales clarifies the key role that different functions within local government (engineers, planners, landscape architects etc) will have in delivering local flood risk management and good SuDS schemes. This training course has been developed to complement current regulations and the latest SuDS guidance (The SuDS manual C697). The training programme will enable practitioners to efficiently and confidently deliver SuDS schemes.

Benefits of Training

• Keep up-to-date with current legislation and requirements of regulatory authorities
• Learn most up-to-date design concepts
• Understand key principles, aims and how to apply the suds approach using real life case studies
• Obtain 6 hours CPD accreditation
• Share challenges and experience with peers and experienced practitioners.

Course Overview

• Introduction to suds
• Review of regulatory framework
• Key suds principles
• Basic approach to suds design
• Discussion of suds components
• Worked examples

Meet the Trainer

The training will be delivered by Steve Wilson is involved in design and construction of SuDS on a day to day basis so course delivery is based on practical experience and understanding. Steve has been involved in many research projects into the performance of SUDS, particularly proprietary systems and permeable paving.  He is currently a member of the teams that are writing the National SuDS Standards and updating the CIRIA SuDS Manual.  He has also recently been part of a team that completed a project for DEFRA looking at the cost of SuDS.

You can view a video of Steve talking about this course here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoUeoApl88w

Invitees

Initially this invitation to attend is primarily for local authority officers working on flood management and development planning from authorities in Lancashire.

How To Book

To apply for a place please visit:        https://suds-preston-13.eventbrite.com/

We expect a high demand and may have to restrict places to officers working most directly on flood management and development planning. We will advise you as soon as possible if you placed on a waiting list.

Other Dates

This training day will be delivered 5 times across the North West.  Full details and booking links for the other sessions can be found at: www.claspinfo.org/events

• 11th November            Penrith
• 12th November            Warrington
• 13th November            Preston
• 3rd December              Manchester
• 4th December              Liverpool

Important Note

Please do not book if you think you may not be able to attend.  Places can be transferred to colleagues in the same organisation. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the training, or no-shows may be liable to a charge of £50 + VAT.