Ecological Clerk of Works ECOW

Description

Day 1: Itinerary
Morning - classroom based
9.30 Introductions
9.45 Understanding ECOW
· Contracts
· Independence and team working
· Previous survey information and planning conditions
· Protected Species and legislation
· Habitats
· Birds
· Updating records and sensitive sites, mapping and marking

11.15 Tea/coffee
11.30 Understanding ECOW roles
· Construction methods, timescales and ECOW
· Communication – Lines of communication, site inductions, toolbox talks and meetings
· Reporting, reviewing, record keeping and data requirements
· Compensation and enhancement
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Field visit Road schemes
17.00 Day summary

Day 2: Field excursion Site visits
09.00 Hydro schemes
13.00 Picnic lunch
13.30 Windfarms schemes
16.00 Summing up and close

Knowledge Level

Beginner - Intermediate

Learning Outcomes

• To raise awareness and understand ECOW roles and communication
• Understanding the planning system and independent reporting
• To understand legal requirements, responsibilities and construction

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