Since its inception in 2004, Ignite has lead the way in raising the skills level of the UK woodfuel sector. Constantly revised and updated to keep abreast of the ever-changing policy landscape, as well as technical developments in the industry, Ignite has been delivered across the UK.
Ignite has spurred a number of companies to embark on new business ventures in the rapidly expanding wood fuel market. Applying the knowledge and skills gained on the course, many of these companies are now actively participating in the wood fuel supply chain as producers and suppliers. Ignite has also played a key role in educating and informing a far wider audience than originally intended – Forestry Commission staff, energy consultants, plumbers, local authority officers and Business Link advisors have all participated in courses and actively contributed to the exciting learning atmosphere that accompanies every course. The contribution that Ignite has made to the development of the UK woodfuel sector was recognised with a National Training Award in 2006.
Ignite now consists of a series of training courses on the production and supply of woodfuel, including the award winning three day Woodfuel Supply Chain course that provides a Customised Award in woodfuel production and supply from Lantra Awards. Additional courses have been introduced to cover the supply chain from woodland management to site specification.
The Woodfuel Supply Chain
The three day 'original' course consists of four modules:
- Setting the Scene
- The Woodfuel Resource
- Woodfuel Systems
- Woodfuel Technology
Click here for the full course content.
Trainees completing this course receive a Customised Award in woodfuel production and supply from Lantra Awards.
Additional Ignite Courses
Click on the links below for full details of each course:
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Energy Crops*
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Site Assessment for Specifiers*
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'Other' Renewable Energy Technologies for Woodfuel Operatives*
RDI also runs a number of Biomass Continuing Professional Development Seminars for construction and property professionals
*These courses are run in conjunction with third party organisations.
When is Ignite running?
Visit our Events pages to find out when Ignite is running in the near future. If there are no courses running near you, we would like to talk to you about organising one in your area. Please contact Martin Glynn.
Thanks again for the course which I thought was absolutely brilliant. I should have said yesterday but it was one of the best courses I've ever been on. It was certainly made even better by the group on it, a good laugh too!
Andy Wright, Woodland Officer – West Surrey and North Hants
