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New one day training course
"Creating a Sustainability Policy and Strategy for Your Organisation"
7th October 2024
Emirates Stadium, Manchester
hosted by Major Events International (MEI).next assessor training courses
Online:
7th October 2024
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In Person:
14th and 15th November 2024
London, hosted by Major Events International (MEI)If you have any questions regarding any of our course then please contact training@agreenerfuture.com
To apply for either online or in person training, please click below.
Many organisations now realise that they need to have a sustainability policy and strategy, whilst those organisations that already have them may need to update or rewrite as our knowledge and legal requirements are quickly changing.
But where do you start?
What’s the difference between policy and strategy and what do they look like?
How do you put together a sustainability action plan and what should you focus on?
How do you set target goals?
What are the things to avoid putting into your policy and strategy and why?
This one day interactive course is designed to help you create a sustainability policy, strategy and action plan for your organisation.
AGF has developed this course drawing upon the last 15 years of experience in assessing festivals and events around the world. Training focuses on the key operational issues of events which create an impact on the environment developing the knowledge and skills of participants to undertake environmental assessments or simply to improve their understanding.
There are two ways you can take our training course: by attendance on our two day intensive course or via our 2 week Online Assessor Training course developed in partnership with Falmouth University and is accessible internationally.
Who is this course for?
Designed as Stage 1 training for auditors to complete assessments at festivals and events on behalf of the AGF Awards. This training course is also relevant for those wishing to work in event sustainability, event organisers and those seeking to improve their own events sustainability management.
Course Content
Legal Framework and Policy
Local Impacts and Risks
Sustainable Procurements
Travel & Transport
Event Power
Solid Waste & Recycling
Water usage, Waste Water and Sewerage
The Circular Event
Behaviour & Communication
AGF Assessment Familiarisation & Post Event Reporting
Learning will be supported by the use of case studies drawn from real events.
How will you study:
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The course will be delivered through a series of classes from the AGF training team, combining resources, training and exercises using real case studies.
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Study will be entirely online, using a complete series of AGF training materials, case studies and online interaction. Assessment for the online training course will be through an online test.
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All those who successfully complete the course will be become Stage 1 Certified A Greener Future Assessors and will receive a certificate of completion from AGF.
Online trainees will receive a joint certificate from AGF and the relevant University.
Trainees are then eligible to move to Stage 2 of our training programme. This involves event site visits and the completion of assessments under the supervision of one of our Senior Assessors. Note your site visit expenses will be paid for either by the event or by AGF.
When you have undertaken at least 2 assessments satisfactorily and passed the AGF Assessor skills assessment, you will have completed Stage 2 of our Assessor Training.
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All Environmental Assessors for AGF need to complete a formal training programme at least once every three years so they can fully participate in evaluating festivals that take part in the AGF Award scheme and The Greener Event Award scheme.
The opportunity to complete an assessment is dependent upon the quantity and location of events applying for the Awards scheme in any twelve (12) month period. These numbers can vary and we would always try and match a festival or event with a suitable Assessor and one deciding factor would be the location of the event and the location of the Assessor to minimise travel emissions and costs.
The training is valid for the AGF Awards Scheme for three (3) years from the date you complete this course. Whilst you are welcome to take the training again before this time, you do not have to. However, after 3 years you will need to renew your training with AGF if you wish to continue as an Assessor.
“The course was very practical and useful and in addition I had the chance to meet other like- minded professionals and a had a great opportunity for networking!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the training provided by AGF. The registration process was very simple, and a wealth of preparatory material was provided in advance of the course. The course itself was delivered in a relaxed atmosphere, by competent, friendly trainers and covered all of the essential elements. After completing the course I feel fully prepared to undertake a festival assessment, and I have met many great people in the process. Thank you AGF!”