Training: Introduction to the Environmental Clerk of Works

This online course, delivered over two half days by members of the AEnvCoW Management Team, is designed for new and aspiring EnvCoWs, experienced professionals looking to refresh their knowledge, and those working in planning, regulation, development, and construction who need to understand the EnvCoW role. Gain essential insights, industry best practices, and the latest updates to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the field.

Course Programme Overview

Morning 1

• Welcome and Introductions
• The Role and Responsibilities of an EnvCoW
• Overview of Construction Process and Contracts
• Pollution Prevention and Water Management + Workshop
• Soil/Peat Management + Workshop
  
  

Morning 2

• Waste Management + Workshop
• Audit Procedure: On-site Communication and Reporting
• Common Issues for EnvCoWs
• Q&A Session
• Closing Remarks

Learning Outcomes

•  To understand the differences between an Ecological or other Clerks of Works and an Environmental Clerk of Works.
• To understand where construction sits in the development process, who is involved, the importance of contracts and how the EnvCoW can audit/assess construction.
• To understand the importance of project documents and planning/engineering design in pollution prevention and site water management, with discussion of on-site practices, including key information to audit/assess compliance.
• To understand good practice soil handling, management and monitoring including contamination and invasive non-native species in soils, including key information to audit/assess compliance.
• To understand the Duty of Care, waste legislation, licences, management and monitoring with on-site practices, including key information to audit/assess compliance.
• To understand the elements of on-site communication, reporting requirements and examples to effectively audit.
• Identify common issues encountered on construction sites, discuss resolutions and rectifying actions, and how to deal with these as an EnvCoW.