Overview

A one-day introductory course aimed for those new to EcIA and for practitioners only requiring an overview of the process.   Teaching will be delivered through a combination of presentations and simple case study examples with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss.  This course does not cover how to present the outcomes of EcIA in a report – this would be included in the Level 2 EcIA course (see course listings for dates/venues).

In-house training available on this topic

Please note that these courses are also available as bespoke, in-house training events, tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. This includes adapting the level of the training as well as the specific case studies that are included. If you would like more information about booking an in-house course please email enquiries@cieem.net

Learning outcomes

  • Basic understanding of what EcIA is and the main legal and policy drivers behind it
  • Understanding of when an EcIA is required, and how this fits with other assessment frameworks (Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitat Regulations Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment) and CIEEM’s Guidelines on Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
  • Knowledge of the main EcIA steps/stages:
    • Understanding of the terms ‘scoping’, ‘Zone of Influence’ and ‘baseline’ and how to relate these to the EcIA process
    • Understanding of how ‘important ecological resources’ are identified
    • Understanding of the importance of characterising impacts using a range of parameters (i.e. not just magnitude)
    • Understanding of what is meant by the term ‘likely significant effect’
    • Understanding of the terms ‘mitigation’, ‘compensation’ and ‘enhancement in the context of EcIA

Relevant CIEEM Guidance referred to in the course

2016 Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the UK and Ireland

CIEEM Competencies to be developed in the training

  • Ecological Assessment including  Ecological Impact Assessment

Who should attend?

  • Those who only want an overview of the EcIA process (LPA ecologists or EIA co-ordinators, for example).

  • Ecological consultants with up to 2 years’ experience but limited experience of EcIA

  • More experienced ecologists with no previous experience of EcIA

  • Recent graduates looking to improve their CV

Note: Practitioners with existing experience of EcIA should consider the level 2 course instead (see course listings for dates/venues).  Please contact CIEEM for further advice before booking.

Trainer

Mike Dean CEnv MCIEEM

Cost

CIEEM members: £195

Non-members: £245

Lunch and refreshments are included

Event booking terms and conditions>>

Date 24 Jan 2017 – 10:00
Location Roots and Shoots,
Walnut Tree Walk,
Kennington,
London
SE11 6DN
Website Book your place now
Organiser CIEEM
Email enquires@cieem.net
Telephone 01962 868626