UK Focus i STA Focus on Training


Over the past 25 years, the STA has developed and provided training and revision courses to the industry. Training stands as the bedrock of personal and professional development, serving as the essential building block for success. It equips individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to excel in their respective fi elds. The value of training extends far beyond the acquisition of knowledge; it fosters confi dence, critical thinking, and adaptability. Training empowers individuals to hone their expertise and take on new challenges with resilience. It provides a platform for individuals to expand their skill set and develop competencies that are indispensable in a fast-paced and dynamic world. By investing in training, individuals are able to unlock their full potential, bridging the gap between their current capabilities and future aspirations. Training plays a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and success. By enhancing the capabilities of employees, organizations can cultivate a high-performing workforce that is adept at navigating complex challenges and embracing innovation. This, in turn, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Our training courses are as follows:


RISK ASSESSMENT - INDUSTRIAL EMISSION MONITORING Course dates: 24 Jan, 26 Feb, 25 Mar, 25 Apr


Course Content


The course is presented in six modules; • The basics of the risk assessment • General site hazards • Physical hazards • Chemical hazards on site • Chemical hazards in the laboratory • Weather, Environment and Welfare


REGULATORY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS OPERATORS


Course dates: See website


Course Content • Background to Environmental Regulations including IPPC • Description of the OMA scheme • The role of MCERTS schemes in stack-emission monitoring • Introduction to major pollutants


• The nature of emission limits, including reference conditions and units of measurement


• An understanding of the principles of stack-emission monitoring


• An appreciation of the importance of correct sampling location for stack emission monitoring


• The practicalities of planning and executing stack-emissions monitoring campaigns including the importance of Risk Assessments


• Quality checks to ensure robust monitoring data


ON SITE AUDITING Course dates: 14th Mar


Course Content


• Ethical requirements for independence and environmental awareness


• Use of MCERTS certifi ed personnel


• Selection of appropriate methods following international standards


• Method Implementation Documents • Estimation of measurement uncertainty • Use of appropriate equipment • Description of standard reference methods


• Planning of a sampling measurement campaign: site review; risk assessment; site-specifi c protocol


• Reporting of results • Participation in profi ciency-testing schemes.


Course Content • Responsibilities of a Level 2 • Health and safety review • Virtual site visit • Site specifi c protocol • Risk assessment • Report preparation • Measurement uncertainty • Selection of methods and equipment • Pollution abatement techniques • Types of industrial process


FOUNDATION COURSE- INTRODUCTION TO MCERTS LEVEL 1


Course dates: 8th Apr


Course Content • Introduction to major pollutants • Basic equipment operation • Principles of extractive monitoring • Manual sampling techniques • Continuous Emission Monitoring • Units and reference conditions • Introduction to legislation, regulations and standards • Environment Agency MCERTS scheme • Quality management in stack-emissions monitoring


MCERTS LEVEL 2 – TEAM LEADER Dates for 2024, See website


BS EN14181 QUALITY ASSURANCE OF AN AMS Course dates: 12th Mar


Course Content • Background Directives, legislation and implementation • QAL1 and MCERTS Defi nition and understanding


• QAL2 and SRMs Defi nition and scope of the Standard Reference Methods (SRM). Importance of quality measurements.


• Roles and responsibility As required by QAL2 and the annual surveillance tests (AST)


• QAL3 How this is carried out and the audit requirements.


• Practical examples Using example data to establish a calibration function Meeting the reporting requirements of BS EN14181


MCERTS PERSONNEL COMPETENCY: TE1 – PARTICULATE MONITORING


Course dates: 27 Feb, 1 Oct


Course Contents: • Standards review • TE1.1 Sample train components • TE1.2 Sample location • TE1.3 Preliminary work and quality control • TE1.4 Calculating stack gas volumetric fl ow rates • TE1.5 Calculating fl ow rates in a sample train • TE1.6 Units and reference conditions


TE2 – TRACE ELEMENT (DIOXINS, METALS ETC) MEASUREMENT


Course dates: 29 Feb, 3 Oct


Course Contents: • An introduction to trace species • Sampling equipment for trace species • Sample recovery and analysis • Calculations


TE3 – GASEOUS MEASUREMENT BY MANUAL EXTRACTIVE MEASUREMENT


Course dates: 2024, 5 Mar, 8 Oct


Course Contents: • Introductions • Representative sampling • Batch sampling • Water vapour • Hydrogen chloride • Hydrogen fl uoride • Halogens and halides (excluding HCl and HF) • Sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxide and total sulphur • Ammonia • Other wet chemistry methods • Speciated VOCs • Other tube/fi lter methods • Calculations


TE4 – GASEOUS MEASUREMENT BY INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSERS


Course dates: 7 Mar, 10 Oct


Course Content: • Introductions • Sampling gases using instrumental techniques • Optical instrumental techniques • Non-optical instrumental techniques • Calibration and maintenance • Calculations


Our courses are carried out live over Microsoft Teams allowing participants and trainers to interact as though they were in the same room. The cost of the courses are £250pp for members and £495pp for non-member and are held over one day with the exception of the MCERTS level 2 (for information and costs of the L2 course please contact us). These courses can also be run individually for a member company for up to 10 staff on request, please contact us for more information. Please visit www.s-t-a.org for further information or contact us info@s-t-a.org


(Please note all dates shown above are subject to change) WWW.ENVIROTECH-ONLINE.COM


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