Opportunities and Obstacles for Training of Coastal Professionals

1. Opportunities and Obstacles for Training of Coastal Professionals Discussion

2. Funding* Opportunity to undertake thorough training needs analysis** Technology Value of workshops Taking a modular approach (targetted courses*) Accreditation(eg. create own, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Institute of Civil Engineers, European Water Association, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management) * From Ballinger et al presentation ** from Garriga et al presentation Opportunities

3. Lack of time* Cost* Availability* Lack of awareness of courses ** Lack of continuity of training** Courses are too theoretical** Language** Culture Balancing work demands and CPD* Greater emphasis on CPD by employers* * From Ballinger et al presentation ** From Garriga et al presentation Obstacles

4. Additional Information

5. Individual Members of the Professional Association will be expected to use their influence to the fullest extent and to behave to the best of their ability to maintain a sustainable water environment in the following way: Promote that the use of water resources is fair, equitable and sustainable and takes account of the needs of a diverse environment Never knowingly or deliberately over-exploit water resources Never knowingly or deliberately cause the water environment to be damaged or nuisance to be created by the discharge of unacceptable quantities of any substance or energy in any form Recognise that in contributing to the provision of water services they provide an important contribution to human well-being Promote that the uses of the water environment do it no harm or to the life within it and wherever possible enhance it Embrace the needs of the community Promote the concepts of integration of the management of the wider environment. Use their wisdom in serving the community and constantly strive to learn more Serve as an example to others for responsible environmental behaviour Never engage in corrupt practice and maintain a high standard of professional behaviour, which will serve as an example to others." European Water Association/ CIWEM Code of Ethics (2001)