TRAINING | BTS
Above: Hindhead road tunnel SCL works PHOTO CREDIT: NORMET “The BTS Design and Construction Course is one of the
finest to be found anywhere in the profession. It provides a concentrated injection of high calibre tunnelling knowledge on a wide range of topics from world leading experts.” “The BTS Design & Construction Course provides
the full range of essential learning and the ‘need to know’ for those committed to a career in the tunnelling industry.” And, if all of that is not enough let’s consider some
of the other advantages – other than the evening sport’s socials that are included for those willing to demonstrate their prowess outside of tunnelling.
SEASONED SPEAKERS Firstly, this is the opportunity to listen to, talk with, and question some of the leading practitioners in our field today, both inside the lecture theatre, and out. Modesty will prevent each lecturer from claiming the
sobriquet of ‘expert’, but this is exactly what they are, having led and defined specific aspects of tunnelling during their careers and contributed to major projects around the world. Whether this experience is related to design, construction, machine technology, materials, sustainability, risk or contractual and financial practices, the week in Warwick probably assembles one of the broadest and deepest pools of tunnelling knowledge outside of a major international tunnelling conference – just for the benefit of our industry’s future, and is an opportunity not to be missed. And they don’t just appear on the day and hide back
in a dark hole in the ground somewhere after the event. The personal contact can continue well beyond the course itself and provide potential routes to gather further knowledge and obtain assistance if difficult circumstances arise, outside of the attendees own company. Let’s face it, our industry loves to discuss tunnelling issues inside and outside of work, inside and outside
of a suitable watering hole, and trying to stop the presenters from talking is the real challenge.
NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES Attendees will also get the chance to meet their future collaborators, colleagues and peers within the industry and quickly form a common bond under the circumstances of a shared, if intense, lecturing and workshop experience. These are the people that attendees are likely to come
across time and again over the years, on both sides of the table, in friendship and possibly under adversity. It is the opportunity for attendees to form
relationships that will last over their entire career – relationships that form the bedrock of our industry and with people who will hopefully steer the developments in tunnelling for future generations – or even become a course lecturer in years to come.
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT As we have already stated, the BTS is very interested in honest feedback on the course content from the attendees. This is the only way that we can ensure that the course continues to be relevant, meet the requirements of the industry, and satisfy the demands of participants. The aim of the course is to provide information that is
up-to-date and applicable to the industry, and for this, constructive comment needs to be provided from those going through the process, and if possible from those who have attained additional industry experience over several years following course attendance. Details of how this can be done will be provided
during the course, and although possibly a little late for this year, any comments on future content may be sent to Mike King (
mktunnelling@outlook.com) for consideration. Although please remember the adage about not being able to please all of the people all of the time!
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