Autumn 2007 Training Course

We will be running a one day training course in October, details of which can be found below.  If you are interested in attending the training course please return the fax back form which you received in August.  Alternatively please contact the CCL Help Line on 0161 874 3668 or email us at training@cclevy.com  

9th October 2007, Coventry Novotel

CCA Basics & Reporting at the 4th Milestone

This one-day training course will provide a broad introduction to many aspects of your CCA and help you prepare for the reporting of the 4th Milestone Target Period (which ends on September 30th 2008).

The course will cover a number of basic issues that will be of great help to people that have recently taken on CCA responsibilities.  The course will also deal in reasonable detail with more complex issues such as emmissions trading.

Description of previous courses the CCL Discount Scheme has run:

Preparing for the 2nd/3rd Milestone

This course provided a broad introduction to many aspects of CCA's and helped prepare delegates for the reporting of the 2nd/3rd Milestone Target Period which took place in Autumn 2004/2006. The course covered a number of basic issues to help to people who have taken on CCA responsibilities.   It also dealt with more complex issues such as emissions trading and use of the risk management tools (Product Mix and Output Algorithm and Relevant Constraints).

Practical CO2 trading

This half-day course coverd the practicalities of trading CO2 Allowances from generation to sale and from purchase to retirement.  This included how to use the Emissions Trading Scheme website, managing accounts and developing a strategy for purchasing CO2 Allowances.  

Preparing for a CCA Audit

Companies with CCAs can be audited by Defra, HM Customs and Excise or an independent verifier. This course provided practical help on preparing for an audit; each delegate was given a customised Evidence Pack prepared by the CCL Discount Scheme to take away for maintaining.

Product Mix and Output Algorithm (PMOA) Workshop

This workshop provided detailed guidance on how to apply the PMOA and how to apply a Regulatory Constraint (RC). The PMOA and RCs are useful features of CCAs and can help you meet your target if: (a) production has fallen, (b) your product mix has changed in an adverse way or (c) if you are forced to use more energy to meet other government regulations. Application of the PMOA or an RC is not straight forward so this course will provide the necessary in-depth advice on using these risk management tools.

Energy Management Course

This course provided a wide range of practical advice about how to save energy in food and drink factories. The course includes lectures covering the main energy using systems including refrigeration, steam systems, compressed air, fan and pumping systems etc. Guidance on how to set up a comprehensive energy saving programme and implement monitoring and targeting systems will also be provided.

Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration systems often represent a significant electrical load in food and drink factories. This course included an introduction to the basics of refrigeration systems and an in depth review of ways of reducing energy consumption. It also addressed a wide range of saving techniques including improved control and maintenance, reductions in cooling load and improvements in plant design.

Compressed Air and Variable Speed Drives
This 1 day course was split into 2 halves. In the morning we explained ways in which the energy consumption of compressed air systems can be reduced. In the afternoon we looked at how variable speed drives can be used in food and drink factories to reduce the energy use of many types of machinery (e.g. pumps and fans).

Boilers and Steam Systems
Most food and drink plants use steam to distribute heat to the process. This course explained the numerous ways in which steam usage can be reduced and boiler system efficiency improved.

How to Meet Food and Drink Industry CCA Targets
This one day introductory course covered the requirements of a CCL Agreement, the basics of energy management and reviewing some of the technical measures that are most relevant to the food and drink sector.

Setting Up a Good M&T System
A one day course covering the key elements of M&T including sub-metering, data collection and analysis, setting up energy teams, identifying and implementing improvement projects.
After attending this course, delegates would be able to specify an appropriate M&T system for their site. In particular they would be able to identify any increased metering that may be required, identify appropriate Energy Accountable Centres on the site and determine appropriate production variables that effect energy consumption. They would also understand the importance of energy teams and how to ensure that savings are made and maintained.

Evaluating CHP Opportunities
A one day course covering the basics of CHP and explaining how to carry out a CHP evaluation. Delegates would be able to understand the different CHP options available, where they can be applied and how economic performance should be properly evaluated. They would also be able to carry out an initial site evaluation on the feasibility of CHP in accordance with the CCA requirements using the DEFRA methodology.