Building confidence in property flood resilience - in partnership with CIWEM

Learning time: CoP1: 10 hours
Price: CoP1: £220 + VAT = £264

Course overview:

PFR – hazard assessment – code of practice standard 1 (CoP1) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the code of practice (CoP) for PFR.

The CoP1 modules will equip learners with an appropriate understanding of flood sources and an ability to critically appraise and use alternative sources of flood hazard data. The training aims to ensure the PFR choices are appropriate given the flood hazard(s). On completion of this module, the attendees should understand the different flood sources, alternative assessment approaches and the sources of relevant uncertainties in those assessments.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.

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Learning time: CoP2: 10 hours
Price: CoP2: £260.00+VAT =£312.00

Course overview:

PFR – property survey – code of practice standard 2 (CoP2) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the code of practice (CoP) for PFR.

The CoP2 modules provide the appropriate training and information to allow the attendees to successfully undertake a property survey in accordance with the standards set in standard 2 of the CoP. The CoP2 modules equip attendees with the knowledge/skills and confidence to undertake a survey of a property and understand the end user’s requirements. The survey aspect will focus on the understanding of the construction and use of the building and the current level of PFR so options that meet the needs of the end user can be considered. The training will ensure a clear understanding of the preferences/capability and needs of the end user.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.
 

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Learning time: CoP3: 10 hours
Price: CoP3: £245 + VAT = £294

Course overview:

PFR – options development and design – code of practice standard 3 (CoP3) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the PFR code of practice (CoP).
The CoP3 modules provide the appropriate training and information to enable attendees to successfully identify and consider suitable PFR strategies/options for the property and end user. The training equips attendees with the knowledge, skills and confidence to consider the different PFR strategies and options taking into consideration the findings from PFR standards 1 and 2. This will include providing attendees with the tools to undertake a cost/benefit analysis and provide clear advice to the client on the different strategies.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.
 

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Learning time: CoP4: 10 hours
Price: CoP4: £260 + VAT = £312

Course overview:

PFR – construction and installation – code of practice standard 4 (CoP4) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the code of practice (CoP) for PFR.

The CoP4 modules enable attendees to acquire the appropriate levels of understanding and competence to successfully recognise, evaluate, deliver and fit a broad range of property-level flood resistance and resilience products and services.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.
 

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Learning time: CoP5: 10 hours
Price: CoP5: £260 + VAT = £312

Course overview:

PFR – commissioning and handover – code of practice standard 5 (CoP5) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the code of practice (CoP) for PFR.

The CoP5 modules enable attendees to acquire the appropriate levels of understanding and competence required to successfully commission, test and hand over completed PFR works. The course attendees will be able to assess the quality of PFR works and ensure that they are capable of successful operation. They will be able to provide the end user with the appropriate information about the operation and future maintenance of the PFR.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.
 

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Learning time: CoP6: 10 hours
Price: CoP6: £245 + VAT = £294

Course overview:

PFR – operation and maintenance – code of practice standard 6 (CoP6) training is part of the CIWEM comprehensive suite of PFR training, designed and delivered by CIWEM and partners and commissioned by the Environment Agency. This training provides a unified understanding of the PFR industry and establishes competencies for those delivering PFR in accordance with the code of practice (CoP) for PFR.

The CoP6 modules provide a summary of roles and responsibilities for the effective operation and maintenance of installed PFR measures to the designed level of resilience.

The training enables course attendees to understand the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders in the operation and maintenance processes.

The attendees will learn what product information to capture and record throughout the life of the PFR products, how to identify when product maintenance and/or replacement is required and if the flood resilience has changed from the design.

They will also learn where and why investigations may be applicable following a flood event and how to successfully undertake them, including inspection requirements for each individual PFR measure and the system as a whole.

It is useful for delegates to have a foundational understanding of PFR. We encourage delegates interested in this course to take our Foundations of PFR course first.
 

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Learning time: E-learning (self-paced) access from 29 June. Two-day residential 12 and 13 October
Price: Practical residential: £1,985 + VAT = £2,382

Course overview:

CIWEM’s specialist register of certified property flood resilience (PFR) professionals 

The specialist register helps demonstrate competence in PFR, certifies professionals against the industry's code of practice for PFR and requires them to also demonstrate their applied knowledge and experience in end-to-end PFR delivery.

For the Environment Agency, insurers, local authorities and those who have been flooded, confidence in professionals delivering PFR is essential. CIWEM’s specialist register demonstrates that professionals have completed the appropriate training and been independently assessed assure their competence to undertake and supervise PFR delivery, providing the necessary confidence to those looking for high-quality PFR installations.

The register focuses on PFR surveyors and building contractors/installers, who are assessed through a robust process including successful completion of PFR training, proof of attaining required competencies and passing a PFR-focused Professional Review Interview.

Route to specialist registration

This booking is for the Route to specialist registration and is intended for candidates who have already completed the foundation training.

The Route to specialist registration includes the following:

Access to the Code of practice (CoP1–6) e-learning modules.

• Three live online surgery sessions to support your learning: one initial surgery to welcome you to the course, a second at the midpoint of the e-learning programme with a course trainer, and a final surgery to prepare you for the final submission.
• Attendance at the two-day residential course, which takes place after you have completed the CoP e-learning and is a mandatory step before booking your final specialist registration assessment.
• Please note that Foundation training is not included in this booking. Completion of the foundation course is a prerequisite for enrolling on the Route to specialist registration.
   

When you click Book this course, you will be directed to a short application form. The information you provide will be reviewed by our team to confirm that you have the appropriate level of professional experience to undertake the Route to specialist registration.

This route is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to work towards specialist registration. Once your application has been approved, you will receive a link to book the Route to specialist registration programme.

Professionals accepted on to the specialist register will be listed on BeFloodReady and will be provided with appropriate logos and branding supporting transparency and trust, ensuring that PFR measures are implemented by appropriately qualified individuals.

Follow this link to find guidance for application together with an overview of the required competencies.

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