Thursday, December 15, 2005

CAT Courses 2006

The Center for Alternative Technology (CAT) now have their 2006 course list online. Several of the courses also lead to recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds for example.

The courses cover alternative energy, materials, system installation, green home building, sustainability and more. Some of the courses on offer include:

  • Heating with Wood Fuels
  • Energy Awareness
  • Make your own Biodiesel
  • The Urban Eco Home
  • The Whole House - Ecological building from new
  • Wind Power
  • Timber Frame Self Build
  • Solar Domestic Water Heating
  • Install and Test Domestic Photovoltaic Systems
  • Water Treatment, Conservation and Recycling

Courses are charged for on a scale depending on your income or personal circumstances (e.g. a student). Accomodation is provided, although you will have to provide your own safety colthes - further details are available on the website on what you will need to bring you may also enquire via their course office. Telephone: 01654 705981.

If you are just interested, are in the industry and wish to brush up or expand your skills, or perhaps are thinking of implimeting your own alternative energy system, or about to embark on a green self-build, then these courses will be of interest to you.

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