Seminar and workshops

To see a list of our forthcoming seminars and workshops, click here.

Seminars and workshops are FREE or subsidised to all companies in the automotive sector. The training delivers 'best practice' management and operational techniques to meet the ever-changing needs of the sector. Seminar and workshop materials can be tailored to meet the needs of larger companies to cascade best practice training to their supplier network.

REACH: Previous workshops

Contacts & useful information from the 5 February REACH Workshop

What benefits can we bring to your business?

The revised ISO 14001:2004 Standard places an even greater onus than before on ‘the environmental competence of persons working for the company, or on its behalf, and their environmental awareness’
Best practice management techniques delivering increased operational efficiency and minimising business risk
Opportunity to discuss real site issues with experts, regulators and other delegates in a confidential environment
Business Sustain can ensure companies maximise the benefits that can be gained from the improved knowledge of their employees and contractors
Training improves bonds with customers and also improves communication channels
Opportunity to network with other delegates from your sector

What’s on offer?

Our seminar and workshop programme is regularly updated in line with business needs. Recent events have included:

TS 16949:2002
Hazardous waste and the European Waste Catalogue
Energy efficiency
Environmental legislation (current and pending)
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001:2004)
End-of Life Vehicle Directive / International Material Data System
Waste minimisation
Problem solving techniques.

Events are designed to be as practical as possible with hands-on exercises and multi-media presentation styles.

We can also work in partnership with companies to develop bespoke supplier seminars specific to their needs. Business Sustain offers full support for all training, seminars and workshops. We supply expert speakers, presentation material, handouts and can organise events for up to 200 people over a full or half-day.

Partners

The project has developed partnerships with organisations to ensure the content of training programmes is of a high quality and meets customers' needs. Current partners include:

SMMT Industry Forum
Envirowise
Environment Agency
Heath & Safety Executive
CAT Alliance Ltd
Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management
West Midlands Police and Fire Services
Local Authorities

Where?

Events are usually held at accessible locations within the West Midlands, for example our most popular venue is the Jaguar Visitor Centre in Castle Bromwich. We can also hold events at a company’s site.

When?

Business Sustain aims to hold events on a monthly basis. These include breakfast, half or full day events.

Supplier workshops are held as and when they are requested in order to assist a company’s supplier base, or when a gap analysis reveals a requirement for specific training.

For more information please call 0845 603 1894