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Office equipment and appliances
In a typical office, equipment such as photocopiers, computers, printers, fax machines, refrigerators and water heaters can account for up to 30% of energy consumption.
Training and Professional Development
MEFL provides regular training and information seminars for business operators, local government and community stakeholders on energy-efficiency. These courses draw on our extensive experience in delivering residential, industry and business projects.
Upcoming workshops and professional development opportunities in 2008 include:
Introduction to Energy Management
A one day course to equip participants with a broad understanding of energy use, assessment and auditing techniques. The course covers key fundamental issues, energy use patterns, equipment types and retrofit technologies. It makes reference to Australian Standards, emerging policy, regulations and programs which frame energy management. Depending on numbers and interest, there is the potential to tailor regular or additional sessions according to specific interests.
Designed for: Consultants, community groups, utilities, councils, teachers, government agencies and interested others
Cost: $600 +GST per participant, includes CD training pack and lunch
Upcoming dates: Tuesday 11 November. 9am to 4.30pm at 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
More information: Download the course details
To register: Download the registration form
Short Course: Sustainability in Business and Government - An introduction to Energy, Water and Waste Management
RMIT University, in collaboration with the Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd, wish to offer s short course for sustainability practitioners, in particular how to:
* reduce energy and water use and waste production in a typical business or industry
* meet requirements for assessment and compliance, and
* communicate within the organisation including explaining the findings to management, staff and external stakeholders.
The course will also build participants skills to set up an environment/sustainability program in their organisation, including the implementation of recommendations and access to networks and resources for implementation. Importantly the course will provide information and skills in managing organisational change in the area of sustainability for energy, water and waste management, and an understanding as to why sustainability is important and how to communicate the benefits.
When: The four day course runs on 25-26 February and 11-12 March 2009.
To register: Download the course details and registration form
STEPS and SDS Assessment Tools for Building Environmental Performance for Industry
This 4 hour training covers how to use the STEPS and SDS tools to assess the environmental performance of residential and non-residential buildings. A growing number of councils across Victoria are choosing to use the STEPS and SDS tools as a means for achieving sustainability objectives for the built form. This hands-on training session aims to build competence in using the tools among the building design and development industry.
Designed for: Developers, sustainability consultants, architects, energy raters and interested others
Cost: $80 (incl GST) per participant
Upcoming dates: 20 November at
Monash University, Clayton, 1pm to 5pm.
To register: Download a registration form or go to www.morelandsteps.com.au/briefing.html
Introduction to STEPS and SDS Assessment Tools for Building Environmental Performance for Local Government
This 3-4 hour session provides an overview of the STEPS and SDS tools for building environmental assessment, the sustainability and regulatory context for their use, and explains how to incorporate the use of the tools into council planning processes (including referrals, triggers, conditions and standard permits). There is also an option to run a concurrent session for facilities management staff on how to apply the tools to your councils own buildings and facilities.
Designed for: Council statutory planners, strategic planners, capital works and building maintenance staff
Cost: $80 +GST per participant
To register: Please contact Anna if you are interested in a session on 9381 1722
For more information: See www.morelandsteps.com.au/briefing.html
Designing 5 Star Homes and Renovations: an introduction to energy smart design
A series of professional development workshops for the building design industry to provide an introduction to basic passive design and energy smart buildings that comply with the 5 Star standard and meet the changing expectations of customers. Developed by MEFL with funding from Sustainability Victoria and in partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects, Building Designers Association Victoria and the Building Commission Victoria.
Designed for: Architects, building designers and others working in building design
Upcoming sessions:
Cost (per participant):
To register: Download the registration form
More information: Download the flyer for session and speaker details
Energy Retrofit Workshops
A one-day course for service providers focusing on measures to improve household energy and water efficiency. The first half of the day is theory-based and covers the sustainability context and principles for reducing energy and water use in a typical home. The second half is hands-on and gives participants the opportunity to conduct a basic home energy and water efficiency residential assessment and to install selected energy efficiency items.
Designed for: Council home maintenance teams and other social/housing service providers
Cost: Varies according to your organisation's requirements. Note the second part of session is delivered onsite at a nominated facility.
To register: Please contact Gabrielle if you are interested in a session on 9381 1722
Introduction to Principles of Passive Design
These 2-3 hour introductory sessions provide an overview of the environmental impact of buildings and cover the practical application of passive solar design in residential buildings, including orientation, insulation, glazing, shading, thermal mass, natural ventilation and landscaping. Relevant tools and resources are also provided for participants.
Designed for: Council planning and buildings staff
Cost: $800-900 +GST per session, plus travel costs
To register your interest: Please contact Anna to discuss on 9381 1722
Tailored workshops
MEFL can tailor training to the needs of your organisation, be it business, industry or council. Examples of previous sessions include 2 to 4 hour Home Energy Action staff training; modified Introduction to Energy Management sessions with a particular focus on the residential, industry, or local government sectors; and selected modules from our other standard training sessions.
Although content is always tailored to suit a particular project, organisation or workplace, areas often covered include:
Cost: Varies according to time required for preparation, travel and delivery
To discuss options for your organisation contact Gabrielle on 9381 1722.
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Courses by others
Section J: Energy Efficiency for Class 5-9 Buildings
The Building Commission Victoria has previously run workshops on the design, approval and construction of buildings to ensure compliance with the energy provisions of the BCA under Section J. The BCV has offered to run these workshops again for groups of 20 or more people; MEFL will collect names and seek to arrange a session, to register your interest please contact Anna Strempel.
The Home Sustainability Assessment Course - offered by Holmesglen Training and Development and developed in consultation with Sustainability Victoria - is an accredited course designed to provide students with the ability to undertake assessments of residential properties and make recommendations to improve domestic sustainability. The main areas addressed include - energy consumption, water usage, the garden and environs, waste and recycling, customer service and workplace safety. The course is essential for those considering a career in home sustainability assessment, tradespeople wishing to update their skills and local government/council and utility companies seeking to offer home assessment services. Home sustainability assessment is a new and burgeoning industry with rich employment opportunities. Course cost includes excursion costs and student notes.
Cost: $1200+GST
When: Beginning 23rd October, 7 weeks duration Thurs 6-9pm & Sat 9am-3:30pm
Where: Chadstone Campus
More information: Download the course details
Introduction to Green Purchasing workshops
Designed for general staff, purchasing officers and procurement, sustainability and executive managers. Training covers ECO-Buys green purchasing tools and techniques, how to get started, what makes a product green, product assessment scenarios, and provides participants with a tailored action plan for their organisations next steps. Next on Thursday 6 November from 9am - 1pm (lunch included) at the 60L Green Building, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton. To register or for more information, email trainingATecobuyDOTorgDOTau or phone (03) 9349 0444.
The Carbon Accounting Course is an accredited course in greenhouse inventories and energy accounting and reporting, offered by the National Centre for Sustainability at Swinbourne University. For more information and upcoming dates for the rest of 2008 see http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ncs/educationtraining/ShortCourses/CarbonAcc.html
The EcoSmart Electricians course is a program to train licensed electricians nationally in energy efficient and environmentally friendly electrical products, technology and installations. For more information see http://www.ecosmartelectricians.com.au/
Clearwater Training run a number of training sessions related to water sensitive urban design, such as selecting and sizing raingardens and stormwater systems. These sessions are useful for people to undertake in conjunction with STEPS & SDS training to build their skills in stormwater management, which is a component of the tools. For course details see http://www.clearwater.asn.au/events.cfm
In the ACT, Energy Strategies run an auditor training course involving technical training (if needed), auditing training, and then a mentoring program which includes observation of audits and review of your initial audits. For more information please call Penny Cilento on 02 6260 6444.
At this stage there are some sustainability courses in development in NSW and Victoria, more information will be uploaded when available. This list is regularly updated so please send details of any relevant courses to Gabrielle
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Documents
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MEFL Training Options
This document, last updated July 2008, outlines the courses offered by MEFL as well as some courses offered by others.
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Intro to Energy Management registration form
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Intro to Energy Management course details
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Home Sustainability Assessment course
Offered by Holmesglen Training and Development, and developed in consultation with Sustainability Victoria -
RMIT Short Course registration form
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STEPS and SDS Industry training 20 and 27 November
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Designing5Star_Flyer
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Designing5StarHomes_RegistrationForm
