What is the overall objective and scope of this training programme?
The Chemical Management training programme and accompanying Chemical Management Guide are designed to help companies (especially small- and medium-sized enterprises) in developing countries:
· Enhance competitiveness
The target groups and criteria for selection for CM training:
Target groups |
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Criteria for selection |
Additional assets |
Companies
Owners, managers, middle management
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Sectors such as: Textiles Tanneries Pulp & Paper Painting Electroplating |
Chemicals represent a major portion of the running costs
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The company is not already involved in other training activities at the time of the training (such as ISO 14000 or other) |
Consultants
Environmental consultants / business consultants |
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Background in chemical or environmental engineering
Interested to provide consultancy to companies
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Have experience working with companies
Knowledge of local language |
Trainers |
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Interested in the topic chemical management
Interested in experiential learning approach |
Experience in carrying out training
Knowledge of foreign language |
Intermediaries (local organising institutions)
Representatives of government / non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Chamber of commerce, environmental agencies, universities, training institutes, agencies for health protection, associations, environmental NGOs |
Have the possibility to organize training or facilitate relationship between consultants and companies
Have access to companies |
Can provide own budget to organize training or are able to ask for participation fees |
Timeframe for the complete training programme: approximately 6 months
Duration: |
3 days including ½ day company visit |
Trainer: |
In the start-up phase: 2 international trainers or 1 international and 1 local co-trainer; in the future: 2 local trainers |
Participants: |
Up to 20 |
Learning objectives: |
Get familiar with Chemical Management |
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Be able to identify Hot Spots in a company |
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Be able to deal with Hot Spots |
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Be able to elaborate an Action Plan |
Facilities: |
Venue that accommodates 20 people and includes space for at least 5 separate working groups; lunch and coffee breaks |
Equipment: |
In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera |
Preparation: |
Find about 5 companies for in-house training (site visits); organise transportation to companies |
Documentation: |
Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report |
As additional training for the consultants/local trainers, a 2-day Training-of-Trainers should be held directly after the 1st Module.
Additional Training for consultants and trainers
Duration: |
2 days |
Trainer: |
1-2 international trainer |
Participants: |
All consultants and trainers that have participated in the 1st Module About 10 participants |
Learning objectives: |
Deepen knowledge of training methodology (presentation, moderation and documentation skills) Deepen know-how in Chemical Management (technical background material) |
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Learning how to organize and structure the training |
Facilities: |
Venue which fits 12 persons; lunch and coffee breaks |
Materials: |
All material distributed and elaborated during 1st module Power Point Presentations Handouts Chemical Management Guide, ILO Paper Health & Safety at the work place |
Equipment: |
In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera |
Preparation: |
Invitation of consultants/trainers for 2 extra days, information that they should bring all materials that they have already received or elaborated in the companies |
Documentation: |
Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report |
Duration: |
½ day up to 1 day |
Trainer: |
One or more local trainers |
Participants: |
All participants of first module (up to 20) |
Learning objectives: |
To provide possibility for networking, problem solving, discussion of relevant topics related to CM, expert input etc. |
Facilities: |
Venue that accommodates 20 people, if necessary lunch and coffee breaks |
Equipment: |
Depending on agenda of the meeting: in-focus (beamer), white screen, flipcharts/paper, markers |
Preparations: |
Agenda for the meeting / topics for discussion / Action Learning Set |
Documentation: |
Short report on content and outcome of the network meeting |
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See above
Duration: |
3 days including 1 day company visit |
Participants: |
Up to 20 (same as in first module) |
Trainer: |
In the start-up phase: Two international trainers or one international and one local co-trainer; In the future: two local trainers |
Objectives: |
Be able to apply Chemical Management in a company |
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Be able to make an Inventory |
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Be able to control hazards |
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Be able to elaborate an Action Plan |
Facilities: |
Venue that accommodates 20 people and provides space for at least 5 separate working groups; lunch and coffee breaks |
Materials: |
Power Point Presentations and Handouts Chemical Management Guide (already distributed in 1st module) Original labels of chemicals and equivalent MSDS (for exercise) |
Equipment: |
In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera |
Preparation: |
Inform companies about in-house training (same companies as in 1st module); prepare transportation to companies |
Documentation: |
Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report |
As additional training for the consultants/trainers a 1-day (or up to 2 days) Training-of-Trainers should be held directly after the 2nd Module.
Additional Training for consultants and trainers
Duration: |
1 day (up to 2days) |
Trainer: |
1-2 international trainer |
Participants: |
All consultants and trainers that have participated in the 2nd Module About 10 participants (same as in first ToT) |
Learning objectives: |
Deepen knowledge of the training methodology Deepen know how in Chemical Management (inventory, risk and cost assessment, control of hazardous substances) Self-assessment and agreement on future trainers Learn how to organize and structure the training |
Facilities: |
Venue that accommodates 12 people lunch and coffee breaks |
Materials: |
All material distributed and elaborated during 2nd module Power Point Presentations and Handouts Chemical Management Guide, COSSH Essentials Inventories / cost and quantities elaborated in the five pilot companies |
Equipment: |
In-focus (beamer), white screen, at least five pin boards, brown paper, pins, meta plan cards, flipcharts with enough paper, markers, digital camera |
Preparation: |
Invitation of consultants/trainers for 1 (up to 2) extra day, information that they should bring all materials that they have already received or elaborated in the companies |
Documentation: |
Photo documentation with digital camera, workshop report |
See above
See above
Duration: |
½ day up to 1 day |
Trainer: |
One or more local trainer |
Participants: |
All participants of the training and up to 80 new participants who have an interest in chemical management (i.e. other consultants, other companies, other intermediary institutions, other donor agencies, etc.) |
Learning objectives: |
Disseminate the results of the training Find new participants, organizers, and sponsors for further CM training Promote the topic chemical management in general |
Facilities: |
Venue that accommodates 100 people; lunch and coffee breaks |
Materials: |
Documented success stories from the companies |
Equipment: |
Depending on agenda: In-focus (beamer), white screen, flipcharts/paper, digital camera |
Preparation: |
Agenda for the meeting, material to be presented, selection and invitation of suitable participants |
Documentation: |
Short report on content and outcome of the multiplication event |
After 6 months, further network meetings could be organized depending on the specific needs of the participants.
A new training program could be started with new participants involving the already trained consultants / trainers.
In addition, companies and consultants could make their individual arrangement for further in-house consultancy.