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Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This practical course will cover the principles of building with stone and practical building skills needed for a variety of different wall types, including:
• Tool recognition and correct usage
• How to square blocks of...
Hours of study:Weekend
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Master the basics of building in straw, including walls, corners and part bales.
This theory & practical course will cover the following:
• The 2 major types of straw-bale building used in the UK
• Understanding the...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This introductory course is ideal for those who wish to gain an awareness of what this subject is about. It is aimed at learners already working in or about to start working in an industry that is beginning to take carbon...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This is a practical course in felt making that takes you from beginner to designer. The course covers:
• Different techniques to make felt and use of the tools you need
• Using colour and design to make unique felt...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Use traditional techniques to reuse fabrics and make creative contemporary designs.
The course will cover:
• Making a patchwork and/or quilted item of the type, size and design of your choice. (A suggested project would...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This is an introductory course in rug making using recycled materials for anyone, including those with little or no previous experience. The course will cover:
• Considering the full range of reused and recycled materials...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Learn basic plumbing skills and techniques in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Learn how to:-
• Locate and turn off your water supply
• Change a tap washer correctly
• Recognise components of a basic cold water...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Get confident doing maintenance jobs at home and in the garden.
Course content will be discussed with the tutor, and students can bring their own ideas if they wish. Examples of possible topics:
1) Safety issues. Buying...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
An introduction to ‘Do It Yourself’. No previous knowledge of home improvements necessary – beginners welcome! This course is usually delivered over in 5 or 10 week blocks in 2½ hour sessions.
Course content will be...
Hours of study:Part-time evening
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
• Hear what the Eco Centre is all about and discuss how you can get involved.
• Be introduced to the idea of sustainable building and to appropriate sustainable design in different settings.
• Explore the design of the...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This course is for those who have some experience of walling and are interested in becoming working Waller's. It aims to develop the skills necessary for professional competence at that level in a variety of locations and...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This course is for those who have considerable experience of walling and are interested in developing their skills further.
Course content
• Building a dry stone wall to include a wall end
• Improve on quality and...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This is a practical based course although it will be underpinned with discussion around traditional gypsy/traveller customs throughout the UK . Includes learning the traditions of gypsy pegs and flowers,what tools are...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
The course is classroom-based. It will cover:
The low-carbon case for wood-burning.
The ‘downsides’ – atmospheric pollution and potential nuisance.
The legalities – who can install a stove or boiler?
The practicalities –...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This course introduces renewable energy technologies and the practicalities of installing them in local schemes. It is a taught course.
• The different types of renewable energy and where they are most useful.
• Which...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Building using post and beam timber frame methods developed by Walter Segal.
This theory and practical course will cover the following:
• Recognising the basic principles of post-and-beam timber-framed construction
•...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
The course is classroom based. It will cover:
• The difference between hot water and electricity generating panels.
• Passive solar building design.
• Site-specific issues about how to get the most from solar hot water...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
Find out how sustainable building methods can be used in both new -build and older housing.
This course will develop an understanding of how to reduce energy and resource use in building projects for new-builds and...
Hours of study:Full time
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
This mostly practical course introduces and builds on the basic skills needed to work with lime mortars and renders.
It will refresh and build on some of the knowledge learned on the introductory (1 day) course,...
Hours of study:Weekend
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Course description:
The course will show you how to develop a simple plan for a project that has sustainability at its core. You will:
• get up to speed with the sustainability agenda
• consider how you can save energy, save resources, buy...
Hours of study:Part-time day
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